Ribbon cutting for unique 'building products' store

Habitat's ReStore store to mark its grand opening

Event scheduled for May 11, 9 am - 3 pm

By Mark Schadenberg

WOODSTOCK -- Sometimes something slightly experienced is a good deal at a used store.

Much of my compact disc collection was purchased as ‘previously enjoyed’.

What about if you could find a great price on something brand new, as maybe it was left over from a building project and couldn’t be re-stocked.

The best deals are often scratch-and-dent brand new items.

The Habitat For Humanity ReStore in Woodstock has opened its doors at 1058 Parkinson Road and is now marking its grand opening on Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

There are currently two ReStore locations in London, 317 Adelaide South and 40 Pacific Court.

Habitat For Humanity (H4H) recently finished its first new house in Woodstock on Main Street and is panning future projects locally.

Woodstock land surveyor Paul Benedict was co-chair of the local committee, and sponsors included Woodstock Rotary, the Realtors Care Foundation, Rochdale Credit Union, GRT Excavating, DJ Design, Woodstock Ford, Fanshawe College and Toyota Manufacturing.

Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

The ReStore, however, is a related concept, but different at the same time. Another important idea is diverting usable construction materials away from a landfill. Available to be purchased are lights, ceiling fans, paint, windows and doors, tools and lumber, and certainly also appliances. Stock changes quickly, so consumers should visit often.

For more info on both the new home construction and ReStore see: www.habitat4home.ca, or contact restore.woodstock@habitat4home.ca or (519) 659-1949 x261.

The mission statement for Habitat For Humanity sums their philosophy well: “Our mission is to mobilize volunteers and the community partners in providing affordable home ownership. We’re building to end poverty.”

Woodstock is under the umbrella of Oxford Middlesex Elgin (455-6623 x207), their website notes: “Habitat for Humanity London was established in 1993. We are a non-profit, non-denominational Christian housing organization. We welcome partners without discrimination to help us build simple, decent, affordable homes with low-income families. 100% of ReStore revenue funds the administrative costs of Habitat Oxford Middlesex Elgin. We believe that by offering a family a hand-up, not a hand-out, we empower low-income families to become successful homeowners.”

By the way, the H4H ReStore is always accepting donations.

Sweat Equity

H4H is planning a second home in Woodstock and the premise to qualify is basically two-fold: successful family must be able to provide 500 hours of sweat equity, and have an ability to re-pay the mortgage which is geared it the family’s income.  

The program is so effective because H4H is able to organize the community with volunteer labour, donated building supplies, and other cash donations.

If you would like to participate in the next construction project, contact Habitat For Humanity.

Written (compiled) By:

Mark Schadenberg

Sales Representative

Royal LePage Triland Realty

757 Dundas St, Woodstock

Email: mschadenberg@rogers.com

Twitter: markroyallepage