Gifting 101: ReStore gift cards now on sale

You may love to shop…or maybe you don’t… either way picking out the perfect gift, the one that reflects both thoughtfulness and purpose can be straining the little gray cells. We have an easy solution for you: a ReStore gift card. They come in any denomination and they never ever expire.  Whether the person on […]

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Shop local: ReStores open for business

Every purchase, every donation, every volunteer hour helps build more Habitat for Humanity homes in the Portland/Vancouver Metro area. We accept furniture, household goods, appliances, decorator items and building materials.  Our ReStores are open for shopping and donating 10am to 6pm Wednesday through Monday.   via GIPHY  

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Remodeler's folly? Salvage instead

Don’t do it! You’ve probably watched some of those home improvement shows you’ve seen remodelers take a sledge hammer to old cabinets they’re removing. Our advice: Skip that step and call ReStore Salvage Service. We’re a licensed and bonded contractor who can remove reusable cabinets, windows, doors, lighting and appliances. We will leave your space […]

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ReStores closed Wednesday, Sept. 4

Please note that Habitat ReStores in Portland, Beaverton, Gresham and Vancouver will be closed on Wednesday, September 4, for staff development. The donation pickup service has been suspended for that day. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and hope to see you when our stores reopen 10am Thursday, September 5.

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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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