Could Rochester use a place where community members can…

• Donate their used building supplies when remodeling, instead of adding to the growing burden of garbage and waste?
• Purchase home improvement items at 50-90% off retail prices?
• Help other families to have simple, decent, and affordable homes, just by shopping at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore?

…we think so too!

 

We invite you to join us in supporting the creation of a Habitat ReStore, a used building supply outlet in our community.

 

...so, how does a Habitat ReStore work?

It’s simple.  The next time you’re putting in new cabinets, replacing a window or door, or completing any other kind of home improvement project, you bring your usable, old items to the ReStore, instead of throwing them away.  Shoppers can then purchase these items for use in their own homes at a fraction of the retail costs.  Proceeds from the ReStore help to build Habitat for Humanity homes in our area.  Having a donated inventory enables profits to be earned quickly for the construction of more homes.  See below for a list of items.

 

To donate items:  Drop site on Tuesdays from 1 to 4 at Rochester Restaurant Supply, 3025 40th Ave NW, Rochester or call 507-696-1215 or email: tom@winonarestore.org to arrange a donation pickup.

  

                
  

       

…OK, I’m sold.  How can I help build the ReStore?

The Habitat ReStore will be a valuable, sustainable asset for our forward-thinking community for many years.  But, we need your help to make this dream a reality.

 

It will cost about $350,000 to acquire, furnish, staff, and operate a Habitat ReStore prior to becoming self-sustaining.  Please consider a capital campaign gift to the Habitat ReStore.

   Make a secure donation now.

 

A Habitat ReStore in Rochester will:

• Keep hundreds of tons of materials out of the waste stream every year
• Give working families a cost-effective way to purchase materials to improve their homes
• Help Habitat to build more simple, decent, and affordable homes for families who can’t afford a home of their own

 

The ReStore can’t “launch” without your support.  Thank you for your generosity!

 

Additional information:

• Feasibility research shows that a fully sized, functional store could net $100-$150K per year on $300K of gross sales
• A copy of the full business plan is available on request
• We are searching for a building of approximately 10,000 square feet for lease for the ReStore
• This is a proven “franchise” business model; there currently are over 700 ReStores throughout the country and 9 in Minnesota.
• Material donations from Rochester to the Winona ReStore have diverted over 333 tons of waste from the landfill
• Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity is certified as “Meets all Standards” by the Minnesota Charities Review Council.

 

 

Category	Acceptable Donations	Not Accepted
Major Appliances	Must be CLEAN and WORKING!  Stoves, Refrigerators, Dishwashers, Water Heaters, Air Conditioners, Microwaves and Furnaces	Please Contact Us First tom@winonarestore.org
Architectural/ Antique	Columns, mantels, crown molding, raised panels, hardwood trim, hinges, door knobs and other hardware.	Please Contact Us First
Cabinets and Countertops	New and used kitchen cabinets, bath vanities and marble tops, P-lam, composite, and stone counters, storage and pantry cabinets of all sizes and shapes	Broken or damaged cabinets and counters - must be clean and in good condition
Doors	Hollow core, solid core and raised panel, steel, wood, fiberglass, pre-hung or slab, all sizes, door knobs and hinges	Broken or damages items Please protect for shipping
Floor coverings	Carpet and pad - new only Ceramic tile, Laminate flooring, Vinyl tile -  all 1 box minimum Sheet vinyl - 4' x 6" minimum Hardwood - new or used - free of nails and damage
Furniture CONTACT US FIRST	Wood, metal, upholstered and press wood (must be in excellent condition)	Must be clean & good condition! Broken or damaged items stained odors, water damaged NO MATTRESS, BOX SPRINGS OR PADDING
Lumber	Dimension, treated, hardwood, composite, plywood, OSB, press wood, melamine shelving, millwork, base, casing, cove, crown, chair and others	4" minimum, full of nails, rot, broken, 4' x 4' minimum sheet goods, broken or damaged
Electrical and lighting	Usable wire, boxes, plates, conduit, switches, outlets and related items,ceiling fans, light fixtures: CLEAN AND GOOD CONDITION Fluorescent fixtures: NEW ONLY	Old fluorescent light fixtures, used fluorescent bulbs, or used CFL's - unless in fixture
HVAC & related items	Sheet metal ducts, ducts insulation, duct board, wall, floor and ceiling registers, dryer venting, range hoods, bath fans and filters	Broken, damages, or missing parts
Plumbing	Kitchen sinks:stainless, cast iron, composite Bath vanities: porcelain, composite Laundry and specialty sinks and working faucets for any above 1.6 gallon toilets only: CLEAN AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION Bath tubs and whirlpool baths PVC, copper: pipe fittings, and other related parts and items	Stained, chipped or broken or missing parts
Exterior finish	Roofing: Asphalt, steel, composite, clay, wood, slate Soffit, fascia, d-edge, roof venting, gable vents and others Siding: Vinyl, composite, wood and accessories Aluminum and steel coil stock and flashings both wall and roof
Tools	Clean, working condition, guards in place, cords not cracked, safe to use power tools will be accepted Hand tools must be rust free and usable
Windows and Patio Doors Double Pane Glazing Only	Single and double hung, casement and awning, sliders and tilts Vinyl, wood and steel, alum vinyl fiberglass and steel clad, fixed glass, tinted glass, Low-E glass Patio doors with frames and fixed or operator door panels Stained glass or architectural glass panels	Leaky gaskets or glass seal Rotten sills, broken glass, individual sashes, storm windows, screens without a window