Habitat for Humanity begins ‘Stock the ReStore’ donation drive

Habitat for Humanity Prince William County is closing its current location at 9506 Center Street, Manassas on Dec. 31. On Jan. 23 it will reopen in the former Food Lion space at 10159 Hastings Drive, at the corner of Hastings Drive and Dumfries Road near the Fairgrounds. In preparation for the opening, Habitat is holding a “Stock the ReStore” donation drive.

The goal of the donation drive is to increase the ReStore’s inventory before the store’s grand opening on Saturday, Jan. 23. The ReStore accepts donations of new and gently used household items and building materials such as furniture, appliances, books, cabinetry, windows, hardware, lumber, tools, flooring, lighting, home décor and more. All donations are tax-deductible.

“At year’s end, many people are cleaning out closets and attics or remodeling and redecorating. We want to encourage them to donate their gently used items to the ReStore,” Sam Druetzler, Operations Director for Habitat for Humanity, was quoted as saying in a press release. “Donating to the ReStore keeps those items out of the landfill, someone gets a good deal when they repurpose the item and it’s all a great way to support Habitat for Humanity Prince William County.”

ReStore staff will be on site at the Hastings location to accept donations in the coming weeks from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturdays (they will be closed on New Year’s Day). If donors have large items they cannot bring in themselves, they can schedule a pickup for a later time. Pickups are scheduled by calling 703-369-6145 or by e-mailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

For more information about the ReStore, call Sam Druetzler at 703-369-6145 or visit http://www.habitatpwc.org/restore  .

Habitat for Humanity Prince William County is a nonprofit, locally operated affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Since 1994 it has partnered with families, businesses and volunteers to make safe, affordable and decent homeownership a reality in our community. Habitat has completed more than 170 projects including building new homes or rehabbing existing ones; home repairs; and community development projects that make a difference in the lives of many residents right here in Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park. For more information, visit habitatpwc.org.

Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action.  Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built or repaired more than 1 million homes, serving more than 5 million people worldwide. For more information, visit habitat.org.