Insulation Makes a Better Gift than a Blanket with Arm Holes
Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore puts a green spin on giving by selling holiday house parts as gifts that will be used to build a Habitat home.
Despite the economic times, there is that inevitable person in our lives—a family member, friend, co-worker—who seemingly has everything. And instead of the generic box of candy, bottle of wine, or even a Snuggie, Habitat for Humanity suggests giving a gift that can make a real difference in the life of a local family for as little as $10.
How often do you get the chance to give someone a toilet for Christmas? Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores (located in Portland and Clark County) are selling Gifts that Build this holiday season. You can purchase an honorary house part for someone special (Parts range from a $10 box of nails to a $50 toilet to $1,000 for lumber.) Your gift recipient will receive a holiday card, a Habitat ornament and the satisfaction of knowing that because of them, a local family will have a home for the holidays.
The ReStore already saves 1,300 tons of building materials from landfills every year by reselling donated new and used materials to the public. The sales benefit local Habitat for Humanity affiliates. Gifts that Build are sold in both locations until the end of December. Stores are open Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
About the Habitat for Humanity ReStore: The Portland Metro and Clark County ReStores have been a vital part of the re-use industry in the Portland/Vancouver Metro area since 2001. The materials sold represent over 1,300 tons of usable materials kept out of the landfill each year. All the materials are donated, and would be discarded if not for the ReStore. The two ReStores have raised over $750,000 for the three Habitat affiliates in the Portland/Vancouver metro area. The ReStore proudly supports our local communities, both through affordable housing and by easing demand on our natural resources. The ReStore also leads the way in reclaiming new salvage materials. While much attention has focused on reclaiming used building materials during deconstruction, it might be a surprise to learn that many of the building materials disposed of in landfills are new materials. One can find new salvage materials in the stores for a fraction of their retail prices. Our locations:
Clark County Habitat ReStore
5000 E 4th Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
360-213-1313
Portland Metro ReStore
66 SE Morrison St
Portland, OR 97214
503-283-6247
More information at: habitatportlandmetro.org, www.pdxrestore.org
E-Mail Story
Print Story
