There is a lot going on at the Habitat ReStore this fall, including new evening hours, the return of our popular Stuff-the-Truck event coming to a neighborhood near you, and an immediate opening for a full-time position for a ReStore Ambassador/Driver. Other existing and popular features of the ReStore will continue to benefit our customers and donors, support Habitat for Humanity’s effort to build affordable housing, and keep tons of still usable items out of the landfill.
Beginning on September 1, the ReStore at 930 Pollock Street will be open every Thursday evening until 7:00 p.m. “We wanted to expand our hours for one night a week to allow our customers to have an opportunity to stop by after work or dinner so they can check out the great items we have on our sales floor,” explained ReStore Manager Evelyn Richards. “We will be open every Thursday evening through November 17, the week before Thanksgiving. And, on the third Thursday each month, we are planning something special to create a seasonal and fun shopping experience,” said Richards. Regular ReStore hours are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5p.m., and now Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The store is closed on Mondays.
The popular Stuff-the-Truck program will again bring the ReStore box truck to a different neighborhood each Saturday morning, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. through the month of October. This is a great opportunity to do some fall cleaning and help Habitat build more houses! Donations of gently used furniture, bikes, tools, small household appliances, patio furniture, garden tools, or other items are particularly appreciated.
Bed frames, mattresses, and box springs in good, non-stained condition are also accepted. All items must be in good, clean, and working condition, free of smoke, pet hair, moisture, or rust exposure. The ReStore is not able to take any clothing, linens, dishwashers, media centers, books, framed pictures, or dishes. Broken items, or anything that might need repair, are also not acceptable. ReStore staff and volunteers will be available to help unload your donation and provide a receipt for tax purposes. A pick-up for larger items can be scheduled on another date by contacting the ReStore office. The schedule is as follows:
Saturday, Sept. 3 Trent Woods – Garber UMC, Country Club Road
Saturday, Sept. 10 Taberna – Tennis Court parking lot
Saturday, Sept. 17 Carolina Colours – Pavilion parking lot
Saturday, Sept. 24 Fairfield Harbour – Community Center parking lot
Saturday, Oct. 1 Cherry Branch – Community Clubhouse parking lot
Saturday, Oct. 8 River Bend – Basketball Court lot
Saturday, Oct. 15 Sellhorn Heights – Open Lot at Roundabout, Sellhorn & Inge Court
Saturday, Oct. 22 Greenbrier – Just before 6001 Clubhouse Drive, opposite driving range
Saturday, Oct. 29 Tucker Creek – Middle School parking lot
The ReStore is looking for an Ambassador/Driver to fill an immediate full-time position to work as part of a two-person team for scheduled donation pick-ups. Must be able to load and unload furniture and materials as well as clean and process donations to be sales floor ready. A minimum of six months experience driving a 15 ft. truck or larger (CDL not needed) is required with a clean driving record. Furniture moving experience is a plus. Must be reliable, honest, and have good customer service skills. Send resume to Craven County Habitat. No phone calls, please!
Look for the Habitat for Humanity ReStore table at the Farmer’s Market on the first Saturday of each month to meet ReStore Associate Paulette and one of our Board Members, or to ask questions about what we can and cannot accept, coming events, or just make a cash donation in our Donation House.
While checking out the ever-changing inventory of great items and collectibles at the ReStore, be sure to ask Paulette or Mirya about our Customer Loyalty Card, our ReStore Team participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 22, and how you can help us support the Blessings Box near our front door.
Anyone interested in donating gently used items during the week or scheduling a pickup for larger items should contact Evelyn Richards, ReStore Manager, or call 252-633-5512.
By Deedra Durocher