Many people are aware of Morris Habitat for Humanity as a non-profit organization committed to building safe and affordable housing as a way of giving people a hand-up, rather than a hand-out to homeownership. The need is critical, even here in the Morris County, New Jersey area. What people may not be aware of is that the Morris Habitat ReStore is a big part of making those homes a reality.
What is a ReStore
A Habitat ReStore is a discount building supply outlet where shoppers will find new and gently-used items such as windows, doors, building materials, appliances, furniture, lighting, paint, decorative items and much more. Items are donated to ReStore from both home owners and area businesses and corporations that have excess inventory.
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What are the benefits to local governments?
With “tipping fees” or the cost of waste disposal exceeding $80 per ton, the thousands of tons of donations that are removed from the waste stream directly reduces the costs for local government.
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Since Morris Habitat will pick up large items, there is a reduction in collection and handling costs that towns may charge residents..
To the extent that Morris Habitat salvages materials through its deconstruction program (when a homeowner ready to re-model their kitchen, donates the cabinets, countertops, etc.) property owners can increase investment in their property and community and save money, too
What are the benefits to citizens and businesses?
Habitat for Humanity is a qualified 501C3 so that all donations will qualify for tax deductions.
Pick-ups are scheduled to match the convenience of the donor. Drop-offs can be made during ReStore business hours.
Donating to the ReStore frees up space in preparation for a move or to purchase new items.
What are the benefits to the environment?
Contributing to the ReStore improves the environment by a reduced waste stream. To date over 3000 tons of materials have been diverted
Donating items keeps usable building materials out of waste streams and repurposes them for a second life.
How else does the community benefit
Morris Habitat for Humanity ReStore supports the mission of Habitat for Humanity to develop affordable housing. This allows community resources, both governmental and donor, to be leveraged toward meeting local affordable housing needs.
Further, compared to other housing models the Morris Habitat home ownership models creates homeowners and taxpayers not tenants. Morris Habitat also requires a down payment, home ownership education, and sweat equity. This is truly a hand up not a hand out.
Next Steps
Take a trip to the ReStore to see all the items that are available and consider donating unused household items as well. Located at 274 South Salem Street, Randolph, NJ 07869, the ReStore is open Wednesday-Friday 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, and Sunday 10-5. Cash, debit cards, Visa and Mastercard are accepted
For customers, the ReStore is the ideal place to shop for creative and distinctive home improvement projects. When it comes to shopping at the ReStore, people’s ingenuity and imagination, as well as, reusing and repurposing ideas are endless.
For Municipalities, familiarize your building department with the Habitat ReStore. encourage the municipal employees to recommend the Habitat ReStore to residents. Also include ReStore information in municipal recycling or information guides, and publicize the Morris Habitat ReStore in other ways such as city hall and library bulletin boards.
What people are saying about the ReStore?
Customers Paul Clasak & Karen Rychlocki, both from Denville said that, “the Morris Habitat ReStore always has a good selection and at reasonable prices.”
Amanda Brown a cashier for Morris Habitat from Landing, NJ enjoys donating some of her time and says that, “working at the ReStore replenishes me spiritually.”
“I enjoy working at the ReStore because it allows me to interact with nice people throughout the day”, said another volunteer, Bonnie King from Chester.
Anthony Camuso, the new Retail Operations Manager for the ReStore says that, “this organization does so much for so many people and I’m happy to be a part of it.”
For more information visit www.morrisrestore.org or call 973-366-3358.
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About Morris Habitat for Humanity
Morris Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing agency dedicated to providing decent, affordable housing for low-income families in Morris County and the surrounding New Jersey area. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Morris Habitat builds and rehabilitates houses in partnership with families in need. Since 1985 Morris Habitat has served 254 households though home ownership opportunities, home preservation, and international home building programs. The organization has plans to build an additional 80 units and preserve 40 homes within the next 5 years. In addition, proceeds from our ReStore, opened May 2007, have built 8 homes and diverted over 3,000 tons of useable material out of landfills. For more information about Morris Habitat call 973-891-1934 or visit www.morrishabitat.org.
About Morris Habitat ReStore
Operated by Morris Habitat for Humanity, the ReStore sells donated building supplies and furnishings at huge savings off normal retail costs. Proceeds from the store have funded the construction of 8 houses since 2007 and kept more than 3,000 tons of material out of landfills. Information on donating, volunteering, or any other aspect of the ReStore can be found on its website atwww.morrisrestore.org or by calling (973) 366-3358.
Located at 274 South Salem Street, Randolph, NJ 07869, the ReStore is open Wednesday-Friday 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, and Sunday 10-5. Cash, debit cards, Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Donation drop offs can be made during store hours, or for larger items call 973-366-3358 to schedule a pick-up. Donations are tax-deductible.
