Huntington IN Chamber: reSTORE

: (left to right: Jerry Martin, Richard Wymer, Sue Rumple, Bill Lucker, Steve Miller, Habitat Executive Director; Marvin Eltzroth, Michelle Crone, Norris Friesen, Sam Rudicel, Ralph Ranck, John Bostel, ReStore Manager; Mayor Steve Updike, Bill Mills, Chris Brumm, Sara Landrum, Jean Michelson, Mark Wickersham, Executive Director of HCUED; Jo Ann Burnau)

The Huntington County Habitat for Humanity recently had their ribbon cutting and Grand Opening for their ReSTORE. It is located at 235 Safari Trail (off Rangeline Road by the Sheets Museum), Huntington, IN (260) 356-8002. It will open to the public on November 7^th and 8^th from 9 am until 4pm. . The ReStore is a home improvement supply store that offers new and gently used items for the public to purchase at a steep discount. Items for sale in the ReStore have been donated to Habitat for Humanity. All proceeds are used toward the support of their mission to end substandard housing in our community through a unique program of affordable homeownership. The ReStore sells construction materials, doors, windows, household items, carpet, lighting and many other things.

Who Benefits from ReStore?

Customers - Customers save 50% or more on items to maintain or improve their homes.
Donors - Donated materials help improve our community while receiving a tax deduction.
Earth - Whether buying or donating materials, they are diverted from the landfill.
Community - The proceeds from the ReStore help to build additional Habitat homes here.

"The ReStore is an exciting venture for the Huntington County Habitat" said Steve Miller, Executive Director of Habitat. "It is an opportunity to increase our presence and impact in Huntington County by offering the community an alternative to sending quality usable items to the landfill. Research has shown that every $1.00 sold diverts 1.38 pounds from the landfill."

The ReStore is a partnership with the Wabash County, Whitley County and Huntington County Habitat for Humanity operations. It will provide a continual diverse stream for the ReStore. Donations may be dropped off at the ReStore any time they are open. Pick-up for larger items may be arranged by calling the ReStore staff during business hours at (60) 356-8002.

Too volunteer for the ReStore or for Habitat you may call the Habitat Office at (260) 356-7425. Even if you do not like construction, the ReStore may be the place for you said Miller.

John Bostel is the manager of the ReStore.