Habitat ReStore moving to West End after fire damage at old store
The ReStore and
The building's purchase became official Friday morning.
"We've been going full speed ahead despite all this," said Habitat Executive Director
Smoke and water damage from a
"It just wasn't going to work," Woolyhand said.
The group found temporary administrative offices within a week of the fire, and started looking at the new building shortly after the fire.
The fire also affected Habitat's building plans for a 21-lot
Habitat has a separate 16-lot subdivision in the Heights where construction has continued.
Habitat does not give away houses -- owners purchase them at fair market value. But the organization doesn't seek to turn a profit, and it doesn't charge interest on mortgage loans. The group requires that future owners volunteer in their home's building to put in "sweat equity."
The ReStore, a non-profit home improvement store that sells new or lightly-used building materials and household goods, is a major fundraising arm for Habitat. The loss of sales was significant, as well as inventory from the old store.
Donations of items like cabinets, flooring, furniture and household appliances are especially needed.
"Those are always in demand. We couldn't keep that stuff in stock," Woolyhand said. "We're really going to need to replenish our inventory."
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