Category: News

New Seasons customers will soon be able donate their 5¢ reusable bag credit to a local non-profit. But first they’re putting it to a vote.  Through their new “Bag It Forward” program, customers can elect to support a non-profit that embodies one of the three New Seasons tenets: fighting hunger, supporting K-12 schools and promoting […]

UPDATE: On February 17, the Portland City Council passed a deconstruction resolution. As of October 31, 2016 any home that was built before 1916 and is coming down must be deconstructed rather than demolished with a backhoe and discarded [some exceptions apply]. READ: First of its kind: Deconstruction resolution approved. The Portland City Council is pushing to create a […]

While snow creates cheers among the young at heart, it can cause serious hazards on area roadways. That’s why the ReStores in Portland, Beaverton and Vancouver will remain closed all day Monday, January 4. We look forward to greeting you on Tuesday!  In the time being check out our Facebook page and Twitter for news, fun […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Faced with a huge estimate for building custom counters and seating, owners of the newly-opened Seastar Bakery/Handsome Pizza decided to go the ReStore route instead. Katia Bezerra-Clark said she and partners Annie Moss, Will Fain and Matt Kedzie reclaimed cabinets and benches from The ReStore, fitting them into their new space at 1603 NE Killingsworth- […]