Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County Restore kick off Summer Drive for Donations

Sonoma County residents can support the store that helps build homes by donating to Habitat for Humanity Sonoma County ReStore’s Summer Drive for Donations, July 1- August 31.

With free and convenient pick-up service, Sonoma County residents can easily donate new and gently used household items, appliances, building materials, furniture, lighting fixtures and cabinets. Donated items will then be available for purchase at a fraction of the retail price at Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County ReStore], which is open to the general public. Revenue generated from sales at the Habitat ReStore are used to help build, rehabilitate or repair Habitat for Humanity homes in partnership with low-income families.

“Every item donated to Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County ReStore helps to improve the lives of families in need of better shelter,” said Tamara Stanley, CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County. “This year alone, proceeds from our Habitat ReStore will help more than 5 familes in Sonoma County.

Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County ReStore relies heavily on the generosity of donors, and all donations made through the Summer Drive for Donations event are tax deductible. For information about how to schedule a donation drop-off or pick-up, call the Habitat for Huamnity of Sonoma County ReStore donation line at 707-568-3228 or visit www.habitatsoco.org.

About Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used building materials, appliances, furniture and home accessories at a fraction of the retail price. Last year alone, Habitat ReStores raised more than $100 million for homebuilding while diverting more than 128,000 tons of reusable materials from landfills. With more than 920 stores in five countries, proceeds generated by Habitat ReStores are used to help build homes and communities locally and around the world. To shop, donate or volunteer, visit www.habitat.org/restores.