2015 Talking Points
ReStores
Habitat owns and operates four ReStores, which are home improvement thrift outlets that provide a valuable
funding source for Habitat’s homeownership program.
Habitat ReStores accept donations of materials from local residents and businesses – like furniture, appliances
cabinetry and various home improvement items – and sell these products back to the public at a significant
discount.
All net proceeds from the ReStores help Habitat for Humanity build more homes and serve more families in our
community.
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Since the first ReStore opened 11 years ago, Habitat’s local housing production has increased by more
than 70%.
Habitat ReStores are a great community resource for local residents who are seeking low-cost
alternatives for home building and home renovation.
Habitat’s local ReStores can be found in Denver, Wheat Ridge, Littleton and Aurora.
Habitat ReStores recycle over eight tons of metals per week, removing these items from our waste
stream.
Shop
 The Habitat ReStores accept donations of new or used home improvement items, and sell them back to
the public at a significant discount off of retail.
 Common items found at Habitat ReStores include furniture, appliances, cabinetry, tools, windows,
doors, tiles and much more.
Donate
 Donate your unneeded home improvement materials to the Habitat ReStores and enjoy a tax
deduction, provide our community with a source of low-cost home improvement materials, and help
reduce materials going into landfills.
Deconstruction
 Habitat ReStores have an extensive deconstruction program helping homeowners save in labor costs
when tearing out old cabinets, light fixtures and other kitchen materials during times of construction.
 Habitat’s specialized team of staff and volunteers complete over 160 projects annually, salvaging items
that we carry in our stores, helping defray demolition costs, providing a tax receipt for salvaged goods
and reducing materials going to landfills.
Volunteering, Jobs Training, and Workforce Development
 Habitat ReStores utilize more than 50,000 hours of volunteer service annually in nearly every capacity
in the stores, including merchandising, organizing and customer service, as well as helping with our
donations pick-up service.
 Habitat’s ReStores partner with Offices of Economic Development, Goodwill, Youth Service Programs,
Ability Specialists and Transition Services to provide internships and jobs skills training opportunities for
youth, at-risk and disabled individuals at the stores.
o The goals of these programs include:
 Job training and work readiness
 Enhancement of work skills
 Resume building
 References and assistance in job search
 Community relationships through interaction with staff, customers, our partner families
and other volunteers
o To date, the ReStores have brought in 42 full-time interns for jobs training and have hired 16
full-time employees through these programs.