It’s a game changer Habitat president and CEO Susan Haigh was on hand to deliver welcoming remarks to the first shoppers. “When you buy something at our ReStore,” she said, “every dollar that doesn’t get used paying salaries or store overhead goes to help families in need of housing. Our first ReStore, located in New Brighton, was so successful in 2015 that they were able to build homes for six families with their proceeds.”
Photo left: Habitat for Humanity president and CEO Susan Haigh said, “More than 2,600 families have come knocking on our doors since Apr. 1. The need for affordable housing in the Twin Cities is very real.” Haigh explained, “We believe that home ownership is a game changer. When we’ve surveyed our homeowners about what’s changed since they’ve gotten into stable housing, almost all of them say that it’s been great for their kids, but it’s also been great for them. More than 90% of the parents say they’ve either gone back to school or are planning to. One way or another, nearly all are actively working on improving their lives.” ReStore welcomes donations of doors, light fixtures, appliances, furniture, hardware, tiles, tools, plumbing, flooring, cabinets and more. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Friday, 10am-6pm, with donations accepted until 5pm. ReStore is open on Saturday from 10am-4pm, with donations accepted until 3pm. ReStore is closed on Sunday. All donations are tax deductible. Photo right: Celebrity Do-It-Yourself TV host Amy Matthews (second from left) revved up her chop saw for the opening “board-cutting” ceremony. Matthews is a licensed general contractor who has been involved with Habitat since she was 14 years old. She offered DIY workshops throughout the three-day grand opening of ReStore and encouraged people to learn new skills. Mayor Betsy Hodges and the Minneapolis City Council approved a resolution in 2014 declaring Minnehaha Ave. from Lake St. to Minnehaha Falls as the “Minnehaha Mile.” This section of the street contains more antique, vintage, retro, second hand and re-use stores than any other commercial corridor in the state. With the addition of the Habitat for Humanity ReStore and the Better Futures Warehouse at 2620 Minnehaha Ave., that mile just got a few blocks longer. For more information about volunteering, donating or shopping at ReStore, go to www.tchabitat.org or call 612.588.3820.
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