Bend Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore broke ground at their new location, the former Backstrom Builders Center, 224 NE Thurston Ave. recently.
Says Mark Quinlan, Bend Area Habitat for Humanity executive director, “Moving the ReStore is motivated by two primary factors that are both important to our community. We have outgrown our current store and want to improve the shopping experience for our thousands of customers and donors. And secondly, an enhanced and expanded store will increase Bend Area Habitat’s ability to finance affordable home construction and repairs for low-income families and individuals at a time when traditional funding has been in decline.”
Construction of the new ReStore will continue throughout the summer with a planned move and grand opening this fall. The current ReStore on 740 NE First Street will continue to operate as normal until the move.
In its 25th year, Bend Area Habitat for Humanity has served more than 500 children and adults through their homeownership and home repair programs. Bend habitat is dedicated to providing affordable services and creating long-term sustainable change for families and individuals in Bend and Crook County.
The Bend Area Habitat ReStore is a used and surplus home improvement center, accepting and selling a wide variety of building materials, appliances and home furnishings.
