Nicholas Chandler: He learns by doing, he lives by listening
At a very early age, Nicholas Chandler took the adventures of Louis L’Amour to heart and followed it down a path that led him–at 16–onto a freight train heading for Chicago. “You were brave,” I said. “Yeah, sometimes it’s just a mistake,” he laughs. “Not so brave.” Nicholas Chandler has spent most of his life traveling and […]
Read MoreReStore Holiday Schedule: Closed Dec. 24, 25, 26 and Jan. 1
Event Date: 2015-12-18 00:45:00 to 2016-01-04 17:30:00 The ReStore staff will be snuggling with their families on December 24, 25, 26 and on January 1, 2016. So store locations in Portland, Beaverton and Vancouver will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 26 and on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2016. We hope you have a wonderful and […]
Read MoreUgly Christmas Sweater Day Sale Dec.18
Event Date: 2015-12-18 00:30:00 to 2015-12-19 01:15:00 Wear your ugly Christmas sweater while you browse through the ReStore and you’ll get 25% off one regular-priced item Friday, December 18–National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! But we won’t judge. Whether your Christmas sweater is awful or awesome , we’ll give you 25% off one item Friday only at all […]
Read MoreThe ReStore to assemble new team of outreach specialists
We’d like to put your know-how to work! The ReStore is recruiting business-savvy people who share our passion for Habitat and our passion for reuse. This new team of volunteers will be tasked with building and expanding the ReStore’s current business partner donor base. “We’ve named this group our Volunteer Outreach Ambassadors,” said Mark Haley, business relations […]
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The ReStore networks for Ellsworth Backpack Thursday
Bundled in with homework tablets and yellow pencils, students in Vancouver and Evergreen ISD are taking food home to their families. About 40 students at Ellsworth Elementary participate in the Thursday Backpack program, said Maria Dorshkind, outreach coordinator of the Family & Community Resource Center at Ellsworth. Family volunteers called “natural leaders” assemble the small food […]
Read MoreReStore trucks newly wrapped, just in time for the holidays
Wrapped and ready to go! All four ReStore trucks have been wrapped with cheerful new designs that depict a portfolio of ReStore home improvement goods and themes. We want to drive home the message that you can discover something new (and used) every day at The ReStore. Take note that our fourth vehicle also carries the Salvage […]
Read MoreWorking beyond retirement: The Oregonian taps The ReStore's James Morgan
It used to be when we’d think about our senior years, we would imagine kicking back and playing golf every day, taking up a new hobby, exploring the country in an RV, or spending oodles of time with the grandkids. But more and more that golden age of retirement finds people in the red. In a […]
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Amanda Bachelder: Girl in Pink shops The ReStore
DIY projects take on a decidedly feminine cast when Amanda Bachelder takes out her paint brush and drop cloth. Amanda scours thrift stores, estate sales and The ReStore to bring home raw materials, used furniture and various design elements for her DIY projects. “I like to call my style romantic vintage,” Amanda said. “I love […]
Read MoreDeconstructing WildCat Haven: Volunteers needed!
Looking for some constructive deconstruction? We’re looking for volunteers to help our Salvage Service team deconstruct the former WildCat Haven Sanctuary outside of Sherwood. The project will include tearing down and salvaging pressure-treated lumber and fencing, so that they are kept out of the landfill. The effort will take place from December 1 – 9. Volunteers are […]
Read MoreHandy with a hammer and a crowbar? AmeriCorps job opening
Do you like taking things apart? Put that knack on the right track working on our Salvage Service team. The ReStore’s Salvage Service removes reusable items from homes and businesses prepping for remodeling or rebuilding. That might include cabinets, appliances, windows, doors, floors, etc. Then they deliver those items to one of our three ReStores, where sales fund […]
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