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ReStore Celebrates 25 Years – Camrose Booster
New Year, New Beginnings
With the commencement of a new year, there have been new things happening at the ReStore.
To start with, the ReStore is excited to welcome a new manager, Peter Blais, who started with the organization in January. Peter and his wife Sandra hail from Ottawa and recently relocated to Camrose to be nearer their children who now live in western Canada. Peter brings to the table extensive experience in managing medium sized organizations as well as numerous years in sales. Peter appreciates meeting ReStore customers and friends so when you are in the store feel free to introduce yourself.
In January 2015 the ReStore welcomed new manager, Peter Blais.
“The first thing you may notice as you near the ReStore is the new signage. The new sign is substantially larger than the previous sign making our location much more visible.
When you walk in the store you will also notice some changes. More floor space is now dedicated to the display of furniture. You will find an abundant selection of chairs, couches, desks, dressers and related items. In addition we have added artificial plants to decorate the store which were generously donated by individuals from Camrose. We hope the new ambiance provides our shoppers with a more pleasant experience.
An interesting fact about our products is that 45% of our inventory is brand-new and generously donated to the ReStore from several retailers in the region.
I have enjoyed getting to know our dedicated staff and volunteers. The success that we experience in the ReStore wouldn’t be possible without their knowledge, skills and time.
Sales Associate Dwayne Wolgemuth
Dwayne is the face you will see if you have scheduled pickups for your donations or are looking for product in the store. His organization, navigation, strength, enthusiasm and product knowledge are a great asset. Dwayne is also the founder of the DIY Challenge that is now an annual event at the ReStore. See the Calendar of Events in this newsletter for more information on this event.
Sales Associate Ed Turner
If you’re looking to buy doors or windows, Ed is your go to person to help you with your needs. Ed has a good background in renovations and door fabrication. He has done a great job in organizing all our doors and windows in the cold storage warehouse so that shoppers can more easily find what they need.
Our friendly cashiers Vicki, Daisy, Pansy, Angie and Carole are always there with a friendly smile and willing to assist shoppers.
Volunteers Shirley, Susan, Pansy, (Brenda), June, Angie & Daisy
Volunteer, Vicki, with a Japan exchange student.
Carole helps out on the till and organizing product on the floor
Our crew of Herman, Ken, Mike, Bob, Paul and Dave are amazing at doing the repairs of electrical appliances, engines and just about anything which needs some TLC.
Working in the back to fix items that come in as donations.
Most furniture is pre-owned and is reconditioned where possible by our dedicated volunteers. Dorothy & June generously contributes their time to make sure the products we put on the floor are clean and in good order.
Dorothy does a lot of the cleaning of products that come into the ReStore.
June sorts and organizes to help make the store look as good as it does.
Unloading donated product at the ReStore
And it takes a lot of muscle to load and unload all the various donations. Thanks to Neil, Ben, Jim, Doug, Ray, Zack and Dennis we are able to efficiently move furniture and other products to and from the store.
Without our volunteers, ReStore would not be able to operate at the level that it does.
Our Volunteers are the greatest!!!!!”
Peter Blais – ReStore Manager
Habitat Camrose – Calendar of Events (January – March 2015)
New Year – Annual DIY Challenge
- Challenge yourself to make the best DIY project with items refurbished from the ReStore
- Dates for the Challenge TBA
Saturday, Jan 31, 2015 – HOPE BUILDERS RECEPTION
- A semi-formal evening in appreciation of our generous donors.
February – Valentines SWEETHEART Sale
- Watch our website and facebook page for details on this upcoming Annual Sale.
Saturday, March 14, 2015 – A Taste of Home Dinner Gala
Hosted by Stockmen’s Chophouse
- Six Courses and Wine Pairing with live entertainment.
- Cocktails at 6pm/Dinner at 7pm $125 per ticket
- All proceeds in support of Habitat for Humanity Camrose.
- For tickets contact Stockmen’s Chophouse (6404 – 48 Ave) or Habitat Camrose (5007 – 46 St).
March – Ground Breaking
- Meet the 2015 Partner Families and celebrate the start of a new construction season, building the 27th and 28th Habitat homes for two local, hardworking families.
- Stay tuned for exact dates.
By supporting the ReStore, YOU help to BUILD HOMES!
Here in Camrose and throughout Canada, Habitat ReStores strive to help build safe, secure and affordable homes for families in need. The Camrose ReStore began in an unheated warehouse in 2004 and the current building was constructed in 2006, both by volunteers and generous community individuals and business partners.
How does ReStore translate into homes for hardworking families?
ReStores are retail stores that are open to the public. Every product we sell is donated. These donations range from building materials, furniture, appliances, and other home products. These items are sold to generate funds to support Habitat for Humanity building programs.
Each and every item in the ReStore is a donation from individuals, schools, and local small businesses, as well as from major donors like Home Depot and All Weather Windows. Local retailers often have high quality items that can no longer be sold in store. Individuals are frequently upgrading, renovating, and changing items in their homes. Contractors are always constructing and deconstructing and are left with very usable leftover materials.
Each and every item in the ReStore is a donation. Most from individuals like you.
Major corporate donors also help ReStore raise money to build homes.
The profits generated by selling these items are put into a fund used to finance local Habitat for Humanity builds. Donating to ReStore not only substantially reduces waste going to the landfill, it helps to build homes for hardworking families in need in our community!
How your donations help to build homes.
What about operating costs?
Charities, like any other organization, incur administrative fees to keep them running. So besides raising money to fund local builds, revenue from items you donate to the Camrose ReStore covers 100% of Habitat Camrose’s administration costs. As a result, 100% of every dollar raised by Habitat Camrose through other means, such as individual and corporate giving, can go directly towards our local builds and provide more families in Camrose with safe, decent and affordable housing.
What does this mean for you and your community?
The Habitat Camrose ReStore continues to grow because of tremendous support from donors, customers, and volunteers. It continues to play a huge part in the ability for Habitat Camrose to keep on building homes and changing the lives of hardworking families from year to year.
2015 partner family Azeneth and Jomer (Noah) Garcia with Habitat Board President Mark Schneider.
What can you do?
Each time you donate, make a purchase, or volunteer, you are opening the door to a brighter future for a hardworking family.
To SHOP ReStore come visit us at 5007 – 46 St Camrose, Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00am – 6:00pm.
To DONATE bring your items to the ReStore or call us for pickup 780.672.4484.
To VOLUNTEER call us at 780.672.4484 or stop by the store.
To make a monetary donation follow the link or call 780.679.0369.
Safe and secure homes for children benefit everyone in the community.
Habitat Camrose – Calendar of Events – (Nov 2014 – Jan 2015)
- All Year Long! – STUDENT DISCOUNT
Students show us your current Student ID Card and receive 10% off items at the ReStore year-round!
- Nov 1 – Dec 1 – QUILT RAFFLE
One of our volunteers, Susan Paterson, is using her passion for quilting and embroidery for raising money for Habitat Camrose. With the finishing work donated from Ardele Kerr (Quilting from the Heart), Susan handcrafted a one-of-a-kind quilt and is raffling it off with full proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity Camrose, helping local families.
You can buy tickets at the following locations downtown: Habitat ReStore; Crafty Crafters; Wisemen’s Way; Treasures; and the Sewing Centre. The quilt is displayed and you can also buy tickets at Quilting from the Heart.
Read more about the quilt here: quilt raffle poster 2014
Quilt Raffle draw date is Dec 1, 2014 @ 5:00pm.
- Nov 22 – 29 – ReSTORE PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE
Watch our website and Facebook page for details to come.
- Nov 29, Dec 6, 13 KIDS CHRISTMAS CRAFTS at Habitat Camrose ReStore 5007 – 46 St Camrose
Use stuff from the ReStore and make something for your mom/dad/grandparents…
There will be a different craft each week. All craft items supplied.
Cost: Family Events by donation.
All kids and families welcome!
Call the ReStore for information 780.672.4484
Saturday, Nov 29th 2:00 – 4:00 pm.
Build a Gingerbread House MASTERPIECE!
~Hosted by student volunteers from Augustana~
Saturday, Dec 6 2:00 – 4:00
Hot Plates – practical, resourceful, and made with love!
~Hosted by ReStore~
Saturday, Dec 13 2:00 – 4:00
Chalkboard Creations
~hosted by Marmie’s Empty Nest~
read about Marmie’s Empty Nest
- Saturday, Dec 13, 2014 – HABITAT CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Annual Christmas party for our wonderful Habitat volunteers
Everyone who has dedicated time and talents to Habitat Camrose is invited.
RSVP’s required.
Phone us at 780.672.4484 or 780.679.0369, or visit us at the ReStore for more info.
- Saturday, Jan 31, 2015 – HOPE BUILDERS RECEPTION
A semi-formal evening in appreciation of our generous donors.
- February – Valentines SWEETHEART Sale
Watch our webiste and facebook page for details on this upcoming Annual Sale.
Camrose ReStore: Celebrating Habitat’s Behind-the-Scenes Volunteers
Every family deserves a safe, decent and affordable place to call home. Because of Habitat for Humanity thousands of homes are built worldwide each year to help families. And the ReStore is where so much of the work to build Habitat homes begins. On October 6 we celebrate World Habitat Day. To commemorate this day we are celebrating the local volunteers that put 1000’s of hours in at the ReStore each year, (rounding 6500 this year already!) to make your shopping experience a great one and generate funds for building more homes in Camrose.
Receiving donations at the ReStore
It starts from the ground up beginning with donations from the community. We have an amazing community that uses the ReStore to recycle, restore and reuse gently used items such as appliances, furniture and building supplies. Then the amazing volunteers kick in their hard work, from pick-ups, sorting items, fixing, cleaning, sales, running the till, and much, much more. The sales from the ReStore covers all of the administrative costs to run Habitat Camrose, making sure that 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to building homes. The ReStore is also able to direct needed cashflow towards each year’s build.
Sorting and organizing is a huge part of making the ReStore look good.
It is always amazing to see just how much is being done through Habitat, worldwide and here in Camrose. This past year we were privileged to see the 25th and 26th families in Camrose receive their Habitat Homes.
We’re not just helping families in need purchase an affordable house, they’re also receiving a home. Children generally become happier and more outgoing, leading to improved grades and better health. Parents have used their newly discovered sense of accomplishment to return to school, learn a new trade, or upgrade their job skills. The impact is immediate – the effects everlasting.
Having a safe and secure place to live benefits everyone in the family and community.
We take this time to thank all the volunteers who work behind the scenes at Habitat Camrose ReStore. Without them, the ReStore would not be the success that it is today. Thank you for your dedication of skills and hard work at the ReStore to help with one step in the process of giving hardworking families a hand up out of poverty through affordable home ownership.
Volunteering at the ReStore helps to build homes.
Habitat Camrose – Calendar of Events (Aug – Oct 2014)
- All Year Long – STUDENT DISCOUNT
Students show us your current Student ID Card and receive 10% off items at the ReStore year round!
- August 30 – Sept 6, 2014 – GRAND RE-OPENING SALE
You are invited to the ReStore Warehouse GRAND RE-OPENING Sale!
ReStore associates and volunteers have been working hard behind the scenes, literally, cleaning up and reorganizing the yard and warehouse. Now it’s time to show it off!
August 30 – September 6, 2014 25% off storewide
Looking forward to seeing you at the ReStore!
- Sunday, Aug 31, 2014
We’ll be visiting you!
Habitat Camrose is partnering with U of A Augustana for the orientation of this year’s new students into the community of Camrose. As a community initiative, students will be knocking on doors to share information about the work that Habitat for Humanity does in Camrose and the difference your donation can make to help a hard working family in need break the cycle of poverty through home-ownership.
- Thursday, September 4, 2014 – COMMUNITY REGISTRATION NIGHT
Want more info on how you can be a part of the work that Habitat Camrose does in the Camrose community? Habitat will be at the 8th Annual Community Registration night
Thursday, Sept 4, 2014 6:30 – 9:00pm Camrose Field House (4516 – 54 St)
Click here for more info.
- Saturday, September 27, 2014 – BUILDING HOPE FUNDRAISER
We’re looking for you! A fun and engaging way to raise funds to build Habitat Homes in Camrose. Enter a team to build grain bin bottoms to help hardworking families in need. No construction experience necessary.
Follow this link for more information on the event and how to enter
Grab a hammer and join in!
- Saturday, October 4, 2014 – ReStore VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BBQ
Thank you to all the invaluable men and women that volunteer their time to make the ReStore the success that it is. We are hosting an Appreciation BBQ for you! Watch our website and Facebook page for all the details to come.
DIY to Win With Habitat Camrose
Anyone who’s ever been to our ReStore knows that it’s a gold mine for treasures just waiting to be given a new life. From doors to light fixtures, the raw materials are there. All they need now is a bit of inspiration and some elbow grease.
Table and Bed Frame turned Bench
From March 14-16, 2014, Habitat Camrose will be at the Camrose Trade Show showing off some of the best DIY projects to come out of the ReStore. We’ll be auctioning them off to help raise money for this year’s build. We’ll also have prizes for the best creations.
Have you got the designer’s touch? Come on in to the ReStore and pick out an item that you think you can turn into something special. Check out shows like Flea Market Flip for some inspiration or visit our Pinterest page to see what others have done with old building materials and their imagination.
If you’ve already finished a project, bring it into the ReStore or send us a picture of your creation (restore@habitatcamrose.com).
For more information about the DIY Challenge, visit the ReStore or give us a call at 780-672-4484.
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