Bend Area Habitat for Humanity is celebrating ReStore’s commitment to giving new life to salvageable materials as they reconstruct an iconic Bend locale to make way for the new ReStore.
Since its purchase of the property in October, Habitat has been designing a project that emphasizes environmental stewardship in all aspects of the renovation. Thus far in the demolition phase, Habitat has salvaged reusable lumber, metal roofing and other building materials that will be used in the development of the new 18,000 square foot store.
To help attain its goal of recycling and rebuilding in a timely and affordable manner, volunteers have contributed more than 600 hours deconstructing, cleaning and recycling materials from the new ReStore property.
Mark Quinlan, executive director, says, “Moving our ReStore is motivated by two primary factors that are both important to the 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 Habitat’s ability to finance affordable home construction and repairs for low-income families.”
The ReStore is a used and surplus home improvement center, accepting and selling a wide variety of building materials, appliances, and home furnishings. All proceeds benefit Bend Area Habitat for Humanity, providing homeownership, home repair, and weatherization services for hardworking, low income families and individuals in Bend and Crook County.
