Most people across the country have heard of or been involved with Habitat for Humanity®. Habitat for Humanity is a Christian ministry which believes strongly that every man, woman and child regardless of race, color or social status deserve safe and affordable housing. They provide low-cost housing to families here in the United States and abroad regardless of their religious beliefs, if any at all.
Habitat for Humanity now encompasses many youth and volunteer programs; including disaster relief wherever possible. You can visit their website for more information at: http://www.habitat.org/how/default.aspx.
The concept of ReStore was created to help generate funds to support Habitat for Humanity's mission to continue to build affordable housing.
What is a ReStore?
The ReStore's mission is to raise funds for the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity® by selling donated building materials, furniture, and gently used items needed to build or repair a home. These items are offered to the general public at greatly reduced prices.
How You Can Help
Volunteer Opportunities include:
Office help
Receiving Dock
Carpet Installer
Handyman
Bilingual help
Appliance testing
Tradesmen, especially electricians
Cashiers
Painters
Internet researching
and more. . .
What Can You Donate?
Tools
Kitchen cabinets
Appliances (good working order)
Furniture
Light fixtures
Office equipment
Doors
Sinks
Countertops
and much more. . .
Items that Are Not Acceptable
Clothing
Toys
Mattresses
Home goods
Wallpaper
Lead-based materials
Materials with broken or missing parts
Used Carpeting
For more information on the new Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore please check out their brochure at:
http://www.foxvalleyhabitat.org/files/restoretrifold.pdf.
So go ahead and mark your calendars for their Grand Opening coming soon! In the meantime, they are collecting donations. For more information on donations please call 630-338-6562.
Would you like to get your church involved? Contact Lisa Price at ChurchVolunteers@FoxValleyReStore.org or call 630-788-5673 or 630-585-5508.
How about getting your business involved? Contact Randy Hamann at Donations@FoxValleyReStore.org or call 630-338-6562 or fax your request to 630-585-5518.
Want a sneak preview? Click on the virtual tour directly at: http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?T=2371911.
So spread the word and let's welcome this wonderful organization into our community with open arms!
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore
4100 Fox Valley Center Drive
Aurora, IL 60504
Located west of the Fox Valley Westfield Mall.
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