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Habitat ReStore
412 East Sample Street
South Bend,
IN
46601
574-232-4911
Hours of Operation
- South Bend & Mishawaka
- Tuesday - Friday10 am - 6 pm
- Saturday9am - 5 pm
- Sunday - MondayClosed
- Plymouth
- Thursday - Friday10 am - 6 pm
- Saturday9 am - 5 pm
- Sunday - WednesdayClosed
- All Stores closed on Major Holidays
Non Profit Business Supporting Community
The Habitat ReStore is a non-profit business venture supporting the community through the resale of new and used building materials, furniture and appliances. The Habitat Restore specializes in the resale of overstocked / discontinued merchandise, donated by manufacturers, stores, contractors and individuals. These items are then sold to the general public at typically up to 70% off retail prices.ReStore was created as a fund raising branch of Habitat for Humanity. In addition to raising funds through sales to support Habitat for Humanity’s mission of eliminating substandard housing in the world, Habitat ReStores also divert tons of material from the waste stream. Through programs such as Deconstruction Services, Habitat ReStores has given its neighbors an environmentally conscious alternative to demolition. This process of hand dismantling allows homeowners to donate salvaged materials to ReStore while making room for a whole or partial house remodel. Homeowners receive a tax benefit as a result of the donation and ReStore gains building materials to be put back into the community. Shoppers reap the benefits of deeply discounted prices and are able to make their dollars stretch farther. Habitat ReStore creates a winning environment for everyone involved.
Dump or Donate? Make the Right Choice
The choice you make can literally change the world you live in. By donating gently used furniture, appliances, fixtures, and building materials to The ReStore you become part of the solution to reducing fossil fuel consumption, reducing landfills in your backyard while giving families the opportunity for first time home ownership. Make the right decision. Don’t dump, donate.
You never know what you’ll find at the ReStore!
One of the things that ReStore shoppers love (besides our low prices) is that you never know what you’ll find at the ReStore. Because we receive donations on a daily basis, our inventory changes rapidly. Today there’s a blue bathtub sitting on the ReStore floor and tomorrow its’ replaced by a stack of marble tile. ReStore shoppers know they’ll find a stock of doors, cabinets and flooring , but when you see these one-of-a-kind prizes…snap them up quickly… or someone else will!
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Locations:
South Bend
412 East Sample Street
South Bend, IN 46601
574-232-4911
Mishawaka
920 East McKinley Ave
Mishawaka, IN 46545
574-254-4911
Plymouth
116 South Walnut
Plymouth, IN 46563
574-935-4214
http://HabitatOMC.org
Frequently Asked Questions
- What items can I donate?
- In order to maintain a high standard of quality for the items we sell, all donated items are evaluated according to the standards listed below.
- Appliances: must be clean and in 100% working order without any missing parts
- Cabinets: kitchen and bath cabinets must be a complete and stable unit with all doors, drawers, and no water damage.
- Countertops: new or gently used countertops free of water damage, stains, worn or scratched areas and at least 3ft long with no cut outs.
- Doors: interior and exterior doors in good condition free of holes, cracks, rust, dry rot and no broken or missing glass, no slab doors unless pre-hung.
- Electrical: parts, wire, plugs, plates, and the hardware associated with electrical wiring.
- Flooring: vinyl, wood flooring and any amount of tile. Carpeting and area rugs without stains or worn areas. We cannot accept carpet from homes built before 1978.
- Furniture: gently used condition without stains, tears, worn or faded areas.
- Hardware: nuts, bolts, nails, screws, etc. Anything related to construction that is free of rust.
- Lighting: all light fixtures in good working condition with no broken or missing parts. No ballasts with PCB’s.
- Ceiling Fans: need to be complete and in working order.
- Lumber, Plywood, Sheetrock, Paneling: full or half-sheets and standard lumber in lengths longer than 4 feet without rot or water damage.
- Masonry, Bricks, Pavers: need to be full or half brick without any broken pieces.
- Millwork and Trim: 6 feet or longer, new or used without nails or rot.
- Mirrors: must have a frame and no cracks or chips.
- Microwave Ovens: newer clean models in good working order with all parts.
- Paint and Stain: paint cans need to be full and still usable. No dented, partial, or rusted cans. We cannot accept oil-based paints.
- Plumbing, PVC, Metal and Copper Pipes: pipes need to be 4 feet or loner. All supplies and fittings. Must be clean and rust-free.
- Roofing Material and Gutters: whole, unused bundles of shingles. Unbent drip edge and fascia in lengths of 6 feet. Felt paper in full or half-rolls.
- Televisions: only DTV-ready, newer, modern models.
- Tools: hand, garden, and power tools in good working condition without any missing parts.
- Tubs, Sinks, Showers and Toilets: need to be clean without any holes, cracks, chips or stains.
- Windows and Screens: must be double- or triple-paned with no broken glass. Screens must be complete with no tears.
- Vintage Items: any hardware, doors, etc. of various shapes and sizes.
- Who can shop here?
- The ReStore is open to the general public, thus anyone can shop here including general contractors, landlords, or do it yourselfers and anyone else who wants to show their support for Habitat for Humanity.
- How can I volunteer?
- As long as you are 16 years or older, you can volunteer at an area ReStore anytime while they are open. All you need is a positive attitude, a willingness to work, and an openness to learn something new. For further information about volunteering, call or drop by your nearest Habitat ReStore.
- How often do you get new merchandise in?
- Our inventory is based on donations we receive, thus our merchandise is changing everyday.
- What is the difference between a Habitat Affiliate and a Habitat ReStore?
- A Habitat Affiliate oversees all aspects, including the ReStore, of Habitat for Humanity for a particular county. A ReStore is the retail portion of Habitat for Humanity and assists the affiliate with raising funds for construction. Not all affiliates have their own ReStore, but all ReStore have their own affiliate.