ReStore Open in Riverton:
Please call if you have any questions about a donation 307-857-6430A little about our Mission and Philosophy
First, a big THANK YOU to all who have donated at the store and the bale stations!
The operation of the ReStore serves two main purposes. The first is to generate funds to be used to help with building homes, after covering the operational overhead. The second is to assist in the recycling of useable items and materials rather than have them end up in the landfill.
It is not our function to be a trash dump for folks who do not wish to pay to have their own trash properly disposed of. Remember if something cannot be sold because it is inoperative, too filthy or stained, missing necessary parts to allow it to be used, then it cannot generate income for the store. The idea is for the ReStore and the donations it receives is to be a funding source for building homes. Items that are too poor to be sold only cost the ReStore to be properly disposed of, thus reducing the funds available for operations and house building.
We are currently accepting donations of reusable building materials including dry wall, lumber, siding, shingles, flooring, unopened paint, doors, windows, bathtubs, sinks, faucets, and electrical and plumbing supplies. We will also accept appliances and tools that work and are in good condition. Furniture and household items in good condition will also be accepted.
Bale Facility Buildings Available for ReStore Donations
Collection buildings are placed at the Lander and Riverton bale facility sites to accept donations of good, useable construction materials for resale to the public at the ReStore located at 305 E. Main in Riverton.
The ReStore acts as a “clearing house” for unwanted construction materials by offering them for purchase by the general public. Also many local construction materials vendors have “dog piles”, miss-ordered or returned merchandise that remains in the store location until sold or (sadly) taken to the landfill. Habitat for Humanity Wind River Country will join approximately 500 other ReStore operations in it’s mission to interrupt this waste stream and diversify its income base at the same time.
Though reduction in landfill use is an important goal for the program, diversification to the income base is equally as important. Funds earned from the operation of the ReStore supports the affordable housing program for the Fremont County affiliate. Previously, all funding was coming into the organization in the form of grants and donations, supplemented by the mortgage payments from the 12 homes that Habitat has built in Fremont County so far. With the establishment of the ReStore, HfHWRC hopes that there will be less dependence on the grants, and the grant writer, Director Shirley, and the organization can be more self-supporting.
For more information about the ReStore or the Habitat for Humanity organization’s Christian housing ministry please call 307-857-2997.
About Habitat ReStores
Habitat ReStores are retail outlets where quality used and surplus building materials are sold below normal prices. Proceeds from ReStores help local affiliates fund construction of Habitat houses in the community. Many affiliates across the United States and Canada operate successful ReStores and are able to raise enough funds to build an additional ten or more houses per year. Materials sold by Habitat ReStores are usually donated from building supply stores, contractors, or from individuals who wish to show their support for Habitat. In addition to raising funds, ReStores help the environment by rechanneling good, usable materials into use.
The mission of the ReStore is:
- To raise funds for Habitat builds.
- To recycle construction materials and minimize waste in landfills.
- To provide low-cost home improvement supplies to low and middle income families.
- To increase Habitat's visibility in our community and strengthen our donor and volunteer base.