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This week's sale:
Tools & hardware 25% Off
Appliances 15% Off
(Sales run July 27-31)

ReStore book drive
July 21, 2010

Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County’s ReStore will be holding a book sale August 24-28. We’ll be collecting books until then to use in the sale, so please donate! We’ll take anything—fiction, non-fiction, even reference books. This is a great opportunity to get rid of unwanted books while also helping to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. Donations can be dropped off at the ReStore Tuesday through Friday from 9am-5pm and Saturday from 9am-3pm at 908 W. Isabella Street in Salisbury. Don’t forget to come back August 24-28 to check out the sale!

College students receive 10% off all purchases at the ReStore!
July 7, 2010

Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County’s ReStore is happy to participate in the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce college student discount program. SU, UMES, and Wor-Wic Community College students receive 10% off all purchases with college I.D.

Thinking about furnishing your dorm or apartment for next semester? Make the ReStore your first stop! You'll find interesting items at at least 50% off retail price, all donated to us and sold to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County! Televisions as low as $20, desks as low as $40, night stands as low as $15. What's not to love?

Watch us on PAC14 this month!
July 1, 2010

We'll be running a segment on Salisbury's public access channel about Habitat for Humanity. Tune in to see our very own Greg Horsey, customer service representative for the ReStore, and Sean Fahey, ReStore Marketing Committee chairman. Check out PAC14's website for the programming schedule!

Habitat receives grant for new ReStore heating system!
July 1, 2010

Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County has been awarded a Maryland State EmPower Clean Energy Communities grant for $13,425  to install an energy efficient  heating system at its Isabella Street ReStore.
 
The purpose of the grant is to reduce energy demand, increase energy efficiency and encourage  the use of renewable energy resources.  “We will install a new infrared system that will save us more than $1,500 a year in energy costs,” explains Rota Knott, ReStore Manager. “We will direct the savings into building homes for low income families, and,  at the same time, we will create a more comfortable shopping environment for our customers.”
 
As a Christian based housing ministry, Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people of all faiths to make ownership of decent affordable homes a matter of conscience and action.  The ReStore  raises funds to support Habitat’s mission by selling  new and gently used home improvement supplies, furniture and appliances at deeply discounted prices. The ReStore helps fund construction of Habitat homes and keeps usable items out of the landfill.
 
For further information about Habitat or the ReStore, please contact Marly Lynk at 410- 546-1551.

Outstanding volunteers of 2009!
June 24, 2010

Here are our top ReStore volunteers for last year, along with the number of hours each volunteer donated to helping the Habitat for Humanity cause. We are so proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the dedicated service they've provided for the store and our community.

Greg Horsey--525 hours
Edil Nieves--279
Tomeka Sykes--252
Shakia Mason--232
Heather Church--205
Ron Foreman--150
Tameka Richardson--147
Larry Brown--142
William Bloxom--142
Eric Tomlinson--142
Eldridge Hayman--121
Jim Brewer--111
Tanya Mahoney--107
Edward Argerake--54
Bruce Ritchie--54

Volunteer Profile: Eldridge Hayman
June 23, 2010

If you’re a regular at Wicomico County’s ReStore, you’re probably well acquainted with the friendly face of volunteer Eldridge Hayman. Hayman, 65, of Salisbury, has been volunteering at the ReStore a few mornings each week for over three years. A retired UPS driver, Hayman is now a competent helper on the sales floor. Spending much of his free time at local hardware stores and auctions, Hayman has gained a firm background in the kinds of merchandise available at the ReStore, and is always more than happy to offer direction and advice to customers. More than anything, though, Hayman loves meeting people and sharing stories. So whether you’re looking for tips on how to improve your home or just interested in a lively conversation with an Eastern Shore character, when Hayman is volunteering at the ReStore you’re sure to find a healthy dose of both!

Meet the rest of our staff!

Temeka Richardson
Lead customer service representative

Greg Horsey
Customer service representative

Alisha Trader and Heather Church
Volunteers

Annie Reading
Marketing intern

Sarah Dennis
Americorps volunteer coordinator

ReStore offers credit accounts for businesses
June 23, 2010

Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County's ReStore home improvement outlet has started allowing businesses to open credit accounts. Make all the purchases you need and we'll send you one bill each month. The ReStore offers incredible values on new and slightly used merchandise; save 50 percent or more off the regular retail price. Plus, all purchases help raise funds to build homes for lower income families in our community. Stop in today to pick up a credit application.

Greg Horsey recognized as Habitat's top volunteer!
June 10, 2010

Maryland Delegate Jim Mathias congratulates Greg Horsey on his Volunteer Service Award on Saturday, June 5 at Habitat's annual volunteer appreciation picnic.

Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County is extremely proud of its most involved volunteer of 2009, eighteen-year-old Greg Horsey of Salisbury. With 525 hours of service under his belt from August through December 2009, and 674 to date, Greg surpassed the second greatest volunteer by a whopping 87 hours. Greg says when he heard that he was the top volunteer for the entire Wicomico County Habitat affiliate, he was speechless. He first became involved with Habitat through the Telemon job-training program, which pays its employees to participate in local non-profit organizations while they search for other employment. When the job-training program ended in December, Greg continued contributing great portions of his time working at Habitat’s ReStore in Salisbury without pay. The ReStore sells new and slightly-used building supplies, furniture, and appliances at greatly reduced prices to raise money for Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County. In the ReStore, Greg works in the warehouse and helps organize donations, but says his favorite part of volunteering lies in the strong spirit of teamwork he’s found among his fellow volunteers and Habitat employees. This bond encourages him to follow through with volunteering, even as he continues to search for a job. Greg is a truly selfless individual with a strong sense of responsibility. He shared, “I just want to show people that you can’t blame things on where you came from. I come from one of the worst neighborhoods in Salisbury, and I’m still out here trying to give back.” Habitat is very grateful for the part this devoted and positive young man has played in betterment of this community.

 

Donate to the ReStore: Materials We Can Use
All donations must be in good, usable condition, free of damage
Appliances (working condition, less than 10 years old)
Dishwashers
Microwaves
Ovens
Range Tops
Refrigerators
Washers and Dryers Bathtubs
Bookshelves
Cabinetry-Kitchen and Bath
Carpet Padding-New
Carpet Remnants-new
Ceiling Fans/with or without lights-complete
Countertops-kitchen and bath
Doors-Interior and Exterior
Electrical Items-Plugs, Wiring, outlet boxes
Fans
File Cabinets
Flooring Material-wood, vinyl, laminate, tile
Furniture
Hardware
Heating Units (working condition)
Insulation
Lawn Mowers
Light Fixtures
Lumber (4' or longer)
Mirrors (3'X4' or larger; must be framed)
Nails, Nuts, Bolts
Paint-full gallons or quarts, unopened Painting Supplies
Peg Board
Piping and Plumbing-PVC, Metal, and Copper
Plywood (4'X4' or larger)
Roofing- Metal Sheeting, Gutters
Shingles-Full Bundles Only
Shower Surrounds
Siding (4 Square Minimum-full lengths)
Sinks
Stain (Gallons or quarts unopened)
Toilets-New only and complete
Tools
Trim/Casing (4' Minimum)
TV Stands
TVs (working condition)
Vanity Tops-single sink only
Wallpaper, New
Water heaters
Window Air Units that work
Windows-Metal, Storm, Shutters  
We will take appliances that don't work and cast iron sinks and tubs if the donor delivers.

Pick-Up Policy
We will pick up items that are too big to fit in a car or car trunk. We reserve the right to turn down any donation that we are unable to sell in the store. Donated materials must be in good condition. We can not retrieve items from basements, attics, or second floors. Gas appliances must be disconnected by customer.