Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona has established ReStore as a self-sustaining fund raising entity to benefit Habitat’s mission. The ReStore vision is to convert charitable donations of building materials into cash for the use of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona. The ReStore has set a high standard for stewardship of each donation received by helping divert and recycle thousands of tons of usable material from our local landfills.
The ReStore provides a retail outlet for low-cost building materials and home improvement products for the northern Arizona region. The discounted building materials allow people of all income levels to improve their homes. The ReStore is also an opportunity for volunteers to get involved in helping families in need in our community.
How does the ReStore work?
New and used building materials are donated to the ReStore. In turn, the store offers tremendous bargains on lumber, windows, hardwood and laminate flooring, electrical, tile, plumbing, doors, cabinets, hardware, lighting, carpet, and much, much more to the public! These donations come from three primary sources:
Individuals – People who are renovating their houses often call to donate materials, which have been removed. Homeowners, in the middle of cleaning up a room or garage, find something they feel might be of value in someone else’s home and call us – instead of collecting dust in their home. Habitat volunteers offer their time and energy to pick these items up and deliver them to the ReStore.
Building Materials Suppliers – We pick up the over-stock from large hardware stores, electrical and plumbing suppliers. Construction contractors donate by turning over their surplus materials from project sites or by removing their unwanted inventory.
Deconstruction Projects – Incredible amounts of building material end up in area landfills. Such waste is costly as well as environmentally unacceptable. Contractors, engineers, architects, and demolition crews are encouraged to contact the ReStore when reusable materials become available from construction or projected demolition sites. ReStore volunteers are also willing and wanting to help with any deconstruction project at no cost to save as much material as possible. This becomes a huge cost savings for contractors during the process.
The ReStore encourages the recycling of reusable quality products. Proceeds from items donated go directly to help Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona in its mission. As an added benefit, the discounted products provide low-income homeowners with a cost-effective alternative when they repair or renovate their homes, thus helping preserve Habitat’s supply of affordable housing.
Donations to nonprofit organizations are tax deductible. All donors receive a donation receipt itemizing their gift.