Habitat for Humanity homeownership program

To learn about qualifying for Habitat for Humanity homeownership and neighborhood revitalization programs, please see below for the affiliate in your area: Habitat for Humanity Portland Region Homeownership Program (Multnomah, Washington and northern Clackamas counties) Homeownership Program Home Repair and Preservation Neighborhood Revitalization   Evergreen Habitat for Humanity (Clark County, Washington) Homeownership Program A Brush with Kindness […]

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Enjoy a road trip? Volunteer at ReStore

Do you enjoy being on the move and meeting new people? Want to make a positive impact in our community and for our environment? Are you able to pack and load a box truck with Tetris-like expertise? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, we have a volunteer opportunity for you! […]

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NEW! Treasure Hunters weekly coming to your inbox

This week Portland Metro ReStore will launch a TREASURE HUNTERS weekly email featuring 6-8 items in our stores that deserve robust recognition – some new, some used, some vintage, and some mind-bogglingly unusual. Photos, price and location will be included. We promise to keep it short, sweet and simple. Subscribe to this new fun feature […]

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CLOSED SILENT AUCTION: WWII Ration Books

UPDATE: Winners for this auction are WWII Ration Cards: Cheri Tate, Collector Plates: Kope Cruz You absolutely never know what you’re going to find in a Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Take for instance this fascinating collection of WWII ration books from the  McMinnville Branch of the United States National Bank. We read about them on the WWII […]

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1859 Portland thrift shopper reveals secrets of shopping chic

The art of design is a mystery to most and can be exceedingly costly. Not so for Portland’s Liz Kamarul. She’s honed her knack for super affordable eclectic charm scanning the goods at thrift shops like the Beaverton ReStore.  “The home Liz Kamarul shares with her husband, Tim, in Northeast Portland looks straight out of […]

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AUCTION CONCLUDED: Hummels, vintage spoons, salt cellars

UPDATE: This silent auction has closed and the winners have been notified. Congratulations to winning bidders Colleen Lavassasur, Mark and McKenzie. Stay tuned for an announcement on our next silent auction to commence shortly. SILENT AUCTION  Feb 5 to Feb. 22 Beaverton ReStore 13475 SW Millikan Way Stop in at the Beaverton ReStore to examine these […]

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Celebrating 10 years in El Salvador

Just months after celebrating her 10-year anniversary of working at Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Malia Tam Sing set out on her second Global Village Trip to El Salvador. Each day, Malia awoke before 6 a.m. and took in the warm, morning air, reflecting on the day’s activities to come. A hearty breakfast and coffee from […]

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5 recycled art ideas that will spark your creativity

MILWAUKEE — Recycled art is any kind of art made from materials that might otherwise be headed for a landfill. Naturally, Habitat for Humanity ReStores are great places for artists to find materials they can transform into something new and unique. Milwaukee Habitat ReStore has seen firsthand the great art that can come from stray materials; they’ve […]

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DIY: Back to School Desk Projects

By Theresa Clement Build a back to school DIY desk space with items from Habitat ReStore ​ Back-to-school DIY desk space ideas for getting your kids’ desks ready for homework: shop Habitat for Humanity ReStore for ready-to-use deals on desks and little treasures perfect for upcycling. Even if your kids are doing most of their […]

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