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The ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used appliances, furniture, home accessories and building materials to the public at a fraction of the retail price. The ReStore allows homeowners the ability to complete projects at a reduced cost. In addition, the ReStore provides a consistent income stream that helps diversify and sustain our funding base, which is used to help build more houses, resulting in improved shelter for the families we serve.

abitat Roanoke operates with sound principles and fiduciary integrity. One way in which we keep overhead low is by managing a large

volunteer base on construction sites and in the Habitat ReStore. Offering on-the-job training, rewarding work experiences and opportunities to foster

ENVIRONMENTAL VIABILITY

community relationships not only helps volunteer retention, but also allows us to apply a robust percentage of ReStore revenue to construction and program cost.

ReStore Paid Staff Hours: 15,336 47%

The ReStore does its part to help reduce the negative environmental footprint by diverting approximately 884 tons of trash (98 average size trash trucks) from local landfills. In addition, last year the ReStore sold 5,622 gallons of premium, high- performing used and recycled paint that would otherwise have been incinerated and dumped in a landfill. The recycled paint generated $38,458 in sales .

ReStore Volunteer Hours: 17,132 53%

2017–2018 RESTORE TOTAL WORK HOURS: 32,468