ReStore 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 […]
Read MoreReStore teams lend a hand at Glisan Gardens build
We love working at The ReStore, but every once in awhile it’s good to get up close and personal to our Habitat mission. That’s why staff from our three stores are volunteering at the Glisan Gardens Habitat for Humanity build four days in October and November. The ReStore and Gist Brands are co-sponsoring one of […]
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Gordon Alan Eastman: 1955-2015
On October 1, the ReStore lost a great friend. Gordon Alan Eastman spent his whole life working with his hands. He was not only a master craftsman with 40-plus years experience in retail, but an accomplished self-taught pianist who had his own band (Doubletake), his own remodeling and carpentry business, his own slot car race track […]
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Michelle Elmquist — She's no 'sweet lady'
She speaks softly and carries a big stick – No, I mean, she carries a big crowbar. But just how did Salvage Service supervisor Michelle Elmquist turn into such a powerhouse deconstructionist?
"One woman called me a 'sweet lady.' I don't even know how to respond," she says.
Take tea with a mystery writer!
Event Date: 2015-11-24 22:45:00 to 2015-12-05 19:00:00 There’s nothing quite so wonderful as cozying up to a cup of hot tea and a good mystery–except perhaps when that cuppa comes with a personal appearance by that title’s author. The Annual Evergreen Habitat for Humanity Women Build Tea is coming up December 5. Here’s a chance […]
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Mary Lou Ritter: We're glad she has our back
We often hear someone referred to as a Renaissance man – someone who has an expansive and impressive skill set. On the other hand, you never hear reference to a Renaissance woman, but indeed, that’s what we have here in Mary Lou Ritter.
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