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Portland
Habitat for Humanity
RE-Store |
(a building materials recycling center benefiting Portland Habitat for
Humanity)
Location
Portland Habitat for Humanity
RE-Store
66 SE Morrison (red building
under the Morrison Bridge)
Portland, Oregon
503-283-6247
Hours
Open every Tuesday
– Friday, 9 am
– 6 pm,
Saturday 10 am
– 4 pm.
Help Needed
Portland Habitat for Humanity has opened the
RE-Store, a recycled
building materials resale center, in which we sell new, used and
slightly damaged building materials to the public at a fraction of
everyday prices. The RE-Store supports Habitat's mission of eliminating
poverty housing in the world, one family at a time, in more ways than
one. The proceeds are not only used to build more houses in the Portland
metropolitan area; the majority of the customers are landlords and low
income home owners that buy the recycled materials to repair, upgrade
and remodel their sub-standard houses thus improving poverty housing and
the community.
Materials that you may have left over or stored in your warehouse that
are in good, reusable condition, new or used, can provide a hand up to a
family in need. The Habitat RE-Store will gladly pick up your donations
and provide you with a donation receipt.
Please check your warehouse for items you might want to share. If you
have any questions, contact:
Joe Connell, Warehouse Manager
Portland Habitat for Humanity
PO Box 11527, Portland, OR 97211
RE-Store Frequently Asked Questions
Is the
RE-Store open to the public?
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Sure! Anyone is welcome to shop at the RE-Store
Are my
donations tax deductible?
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Yes, a donations receipt is given at the time of your drop-off or left
by our driver.
Does the
RE-Store place a value on the items we donate?
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No! You place the value of your donations.
Do you pick
items up?
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You bet! If the items are in the Portland metropolitan area and are too
large to fit in your personal vehicle.
How are the
items priced at the RE-Store?
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Everything is at least 50 percent off retail, generally much more.
Where do items
come from?
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Donations come from individuals, corporations, and local small
businesses.
Where do the
proceeds from the sales go?
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The proceeds help build Habitat for Humanity homes.
How often do
you get new merchandise?
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Merchandise is always coming in (daily).
How can I
schedule a pick up of items I am donating?
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Call Tom Costello at 503-287-9529.
How can my
business get involved?
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Bring a group of volunteers to the store (we can find something for you
to do), or gather up all those items in your warehouse that are
collecting dust and bring them down.
Donated Materials Criteria
Appliances:
Must be clean and in
100% working condition. Must have all knobs,
trays, burners, shelves, etc. Generally must be
5 years old or newer. Refrigerators 10–12 years
old or newer, gas stoves 8 years old or newer,
water heaters 2-3 years old or newer.
Cabinets /
Countertops:
We will take cabinets in complete units (must have all doors and
drawers), shelving
display racks, etc. They do not accept cabinet doors or drawers by
themselves. Must be free of rot and in usable condition.
Carpet /
Linoleum: Only
new carpet and linoleum will be accepted.
Doors:
We accept doors if they are in good condition only. They must not have
rot, separating, or cracks, etc. Prefer doorknobs removed and bagged to
sell separately.
Drywall: Full
or half sheets only, no watermarks or broken
corners.
Electrical
Fixtures:
Accept electrical
parts, lights, wire, and hardware associated
with electrical wiring. Only accept light
fixtures in working order. Prefer they be clean
and not covered with rust. No fluorescent lights
or bulbs.
Furniture:
Must be free of rips,
tears, and stains. Must be in overall good
condition and need no repair.
Hardware:
We accept hardware for doors, cabinets, etc. Must be in good condition
and not rusty. Preferably separated by type/style.
Lumber -
Plywood - Siding - Trim:
We accept full and 1/2 sheets of plywood. We accept full lengths of
lumber (8 ft.). All scraps must be 4 feet or longer. 8 feet for pickup.
Trim accepted in smaller pieces. Must be free of rot, nails, and screws.
Plumbing
Fixtures:
Should be clean and
in usable condition. Toilets must include a tank
top.
Roofing:
Shingles must be in
complete packages. Metal roofing in full lengths
if possible. Most roofing materials donations
are accepted on a case-by-case basis.
Tile:
Accept vinyl and
ceramic tile, unused or clean. Accept any amount
of ceramic tile.
Windows:
All vinyl windows
are accepted. No cracked or missing windowpanes.
Wooden windows usually accepted.
Habitat For Humanity Frequently Asked Questions
Who is
Portland Habitat for Humanity?
Portland Habitat for Humanity is a
not-for-profit, community-based organization.
Our purpose is to create partnerships in the
building of simple, decent homes for low-income
people in north, northeast and southeast
Portland. We maintain a strong, diverse
community by providing homeownership
opportunities to low-income individuals and
families.
What makes
Portland Habitat unique from other housing
organizations?
Portland Habitat for Humanity does not build
homes for people, but with them as equal
partners. Homeowners must invest 500 hours of
"sweat equity" into the building of
their home. The homes are then sold for around
$65,000 to $75,000 at no profit and through
no-interest loans. Homeowner's monthly
mortgage payments go into a revolving fund for
Portland Habitat that is used to build more
homes. No government funds are used in the
construction of Habitat homes.
What income
level qualifies one for a Habitat home?
Portland Habitat for Humanity serves low-income
individuals and families earning 35% to 60% of
the median income - between $19,560 and $33,348
for a family of four.
Does the
city of Portland really need an organization
like Habitat?
Yes. The decrease in affordable housing in
Portland is staggering. Portland is ranked the
second lease affordable home market in the
United States. The average home cost in
Portland has risen 30% in the last three years
to $182,000. Typical rent for a 2-bedroom
apartment ranges from $700-$1,000 per month.
Portland Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to
the ideal that all people deserve a simple,
decent place to live on terms they can afford.
Over 1,000 families apply to Portland Habitat
for home ownership each year.
How much does
a Portland Habitat home cost?
The cost of a home to a partner family averages
$65-75K. Habitat homes are affordable to
low-income families because there is a no
profit, zero mortgage interest loan. The average
monthly mortgage payment for a homeowner is
under $400.
How does
Habitat operate?
Habitat homes are built with a volunteer labor
force, utilizing building materials and
services that are donated by local business as
well as individual and corporate donations.
Construction takes approximately six months
from groundbreaking to dedication and an
addition one month until the family moves in.
Working in partnership with individuals,
businesses, neighborhood groups, churches and
synagogues, Portland Habitat ranks in the top
20 US producing affiliates and has built 75
simple, decent homes for partner families
since 1981.
How are
individuals or families selected for home
ownership?
Selection principles are based on the following
criteria:
- Meet income
criteria
- Demonstrate a
need
- Have the
ability to repay a loan
- Be willing to
partner with Habitat (i.e., 500 "sweat
equity" hours)
What are of
Portland does Habitat serve?
The are within these north Portland boundaries:
north to the Columbia River, south to Oregon
City and Clackamas South to the limits of the
urban growth boundary, west to the Willamette
River and east to Interstate 205.
Does Habitat
for Humanity exist in other cities?
Yes. Portland Habitat for Humanity is one of
1,517 affiliates of Habitat for Humanity
International, an organization that has built
over 100,000 homes in 74 countries around the
world.
How can I get
further information on becoming a homeowner? How
about volunteering?
It's simple! Our informational homeowner
meetings are held on the first Tuesday and third
Thursday of every month. Call 503-287-9529 for
details. For volunteer opportunities, please
attend a volunteer orientation meeting held on
the third Wednesday of every month or call
503-287-9529. We have a variety of volunteer
opportunities ranging from construction and
office work to speaker's bureaus. Please give us
a call!
Tom Costello,
Warehouse Manager
Portland Habitat for Humanity
PO Box 11527, Portland, OR 97211
503-287-9529.
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