Habitat's ReStore Program Expands into Langhorne

As a program of Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County, the ReStore supplies overstocked, discontinued, new and used building materials, and household goods that are donated by manufacturers, retail stores, contractors and individuals. “The community’s support is what makes this program work” said B.J. Breish ReStore Director of Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County. These donated items are processed by an army of volunteers (Over 11,900 volunteer hours were logged in 2015 alone) and a handful of mission driven staff to be sold to the public at our ReStore. With the help of its 250,000 customers, 35,000 donors, and tens of thousands of volunteer hours the Chalfont ReStore has net a profit in each of its 7 years. These profits have helped to build over 100 affordable homes for deserving families. In addition to being a sustainable source of revenue for the Habitat Mission the ReStore continues to find ways to support its community in other ways. For example, in 2015 it received the designation of “Landfill Free enterprise” through a new partnership with Sustainable Waste Solutions and its other robust recycling efforts.

“The opening of the new Langhorne ReStore is a vital step in our mission to build communities and empower families in Bucks County” said Florence Kawoczka, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County. “We are excited to bring the ReStore Program into the Langhorne community.”

The new Habitat Restore in Langhorne will join the more than 860 Habitat ReStores located in the United States, Canada, and throughout the world. Though each Habitat for Humanity ReStore is unique, most accept donations of household goods, furniture, appliances and building materials. In 2015, over 3 million ReStore donations diverted more than 124,000 tons of material from landfills nationwide.

The Habitat ReStore program is made possible by the generous donations of new and gently used household items, building supplies and furniture. The program is a vital piece of the Habitat mission to build communities, and empower families in Bucks County. We accept donations during our regular business hours Wednesday-Saturday 9am-5pm, and we also pick up larger items for free! To arrange a free donation pick-up, visit our webpage at Habitatbucks.org or call us at (215) 822-2708. We are currently not accepting donation drop offs at our new Langhorne store, but hope to be able to do this soon!

About Habitat Bucks:
Habitat for Humanity of Bucks (Habitat Bucks) mission is “Building homes, empowering families.” Habitat Bucks has an open-door policy: All who believe that everyone needs a decent, affordable place to live are welcome to help with the work and they accept volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds who are willing to serve people in need of decent housing.
The Habitat Bucks Homeownership Program provides an opportunity for low-income families to increase their independence and economic well-being through home ownership and educational opportunities. Habitat families work hard for their homes; they contribute an average of 200 hours of sweat equity and will pay a mortgage for their home. Through their unique program, families acquire a sense of ownership and responsibility that they may not have as renters or tenants. Since their founding in 1990, Habitat Bucks has built 100 affordable homes in Bucks County. Through their A Brush With Kindness program, Habitat Bucks makes repairs to the exterior of homes, including painting, porch repair and the installation of handicapped accessible ramps. Revenue from Habitat ReStores provide a source of sustainable funding for the construction and repair of homes. For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County please visit: www.habitatbucks.org.