The Bend Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore Reclamation Team are partnering with Deschutes County Sherriff’s Department to completely deconstruct the old State Police Building on Jamison St. at the north end of Bend.
This will be an incredible win-win-win for the community, saving the tax payers approximately $40,000, keeping 50,000 cubic feet of material out of the landfill and earning Bend Area Habitat for Humanity an estimated $10,000. During the process, the building will also be used for Fire Department and S.W.A.T team training.
Deschutes County Inmate Work Crews will assist with the project for the first six weeks. To make this project a success for the community and the organization, volunteers are still needed Monday through Friday (and some Saturdays), 9 a.m. – 4pm until the completion of the project in April.
Deschutes County had the opportunity to purchase the property in January 2008. Since the Oregon State Police moved to their new facility 18 months ago the building has been vacant. Due to a variety of factors including the extreme age of the pre-existing OSP structure and the annual cost of upkeep and maintenance of the building, Sheriff Blanton made the determination to de-construct the facility.
Sheriff Blanton said: “This will be a win – win for us and our community, with the opportunity to assist Habitat for Humanity, save money, and will come at no cost to the general public.”
After considerable research and planning, future plans will be considered for the potential use of this property.
Volunteer Shifts: Monday – Friday (and some Saturdays)
Morning shift: 9am- Noon
Afternoon shift: 1pm- 4pm
To sign up: Brenda Jackson, ReStore Volunteer Coordinator, 541.312.6709
About the ReStore:
The ReStore is a used and surplus building supply outlet, offering a huge selection of building material, appliances and furniture at 50-75% off regular retail prices. Donate and shop: windows, doors, furniture, cabinets and appliances to lumber, flooring and paint, tile, lighting, plumbing, electrical, heating and hardware. All ReStore proceeds benefit Bend Area Habitat for Humanity.
About Bend Area Habitat for Humanity:
Bend Area Habitat for Humanity (BAHfH) is dedicated to providing homeownership opportunities and exterior home repair, weatherization and yard clean up services to low-income, hardworking families in the 35-60% of the Area Median Income in Bend and Crook Co. BAHfH offers a 0% loan for 20 years for homeownership and shorter loans for exterior repair and weatherization services. Families are selected based on need, ability to repay the mortgage and willingness to partner with Habitat. To keep the homes and services affordable, BAHfH partners with the community for volunteer labor, monetary donations and donations and discounts of materials and construction services. For more information, www.bendhabitat.org
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