Category: ReStories

Alberto “AJ” Jaimes says he’s been working since he was six years old. He’s referring to growing up on his grandparents’ farm in Hillsboro where chores included caring for livestock, checking the field watering timers, and his all-time favorite: baling hay. “I’ve also worked every long night and hot summer there since I started walking,” […]

Samantha Goodman has been on a journey. From her small Maryland hometown to college in South Carolina and on to non-profit work in LA, she has infused her career with an abundance of positive energy and heartfelt optimism-standout traits for ReStore’s new procurement director. First Habitat meetup After growing up in Maryland, Samantha studied environmental science […]

All ReStores are open 6 days a week from 10am to 6pm Wednesday through Monday, closed Tuesdays. ​ The following mandatory safety protocols are now in place at all ReStore locations: Face masks must be worn at all times. Masks must cover mouth and nose. No exceptions. Face shields are available for those unable to wear other […]

Ready for something all together new? Now you can shop the Habitat for Humanity ReStore Online at https://www.shoppdxrestore.org/! Our online store inventory includes new and gently used furniture, appliances, lighting, home decor, vintage pieces, tools, outdoor items, and more. It features a curated collection of uncommon goods and treasures – those special finds that make […]

Over the course of this past year, the Beaverton ReStore had over 21,143 hours of volunteer service performed by our 658 volunteers! We have had many new volunteers start with us this year, including Ann, Craig, and Nat who have all completed over 100 hours. Ann was introduced to Habitat while working for a health […]

Makeover maven Tiff Bee says her favorite ReStore finds are plant and garden-related, but on the day we chatted with her at the Vancouver Habitat Store she had just staked her claim on a remarkable acquisition: an antique barley twist table with matching chairs. All pieces were in great condition, but Tiff has plans to […]

Most people associate bee stings with pain, but to Phil Gerigscott the sting of a honey bee could be saving his life.  A bit of background Phil, who was raised  in the suburbs of Chicago, moved to Oregon about three years ago with his wife Emma, dog and Pete the parakeet. Emma earned her MFA […]

Master recycler and longtime Vancouver Habitat Store volunteer, Rich Reiter, has done it again!  Rich used to collect, sort and recycle metal from his neighbors, then one day several years ago Rich approached us about developing an extensive metal recycling program in our store. He introduced a way to sort out all the various types […]

May 2, 2019 — We’re excited to announce the winner of the $250 gift card is Dave Jackson! Congratulations, Dave! We also want to thank everyone who donates, shops and volunteers at the Habitat for Humanity ReStores in the Portland Metro area throughout the year. Your support helps build more affordable, sustainable Habitat homes right […]