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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Shop Online, Share, and Make an Impact: Habitat Ventura ReStore's Summer Contest Highlights Community Support for Affordable Housing
OXNARD, Calif., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County ReStore announces the launch of its Summer Online Shopper Contest, designed to spotlight customers who support Habitat Ventura's mission by shopping its official eBay store. The contest runs from June 7 to June 21, 2025, and encourages shoppers to share their online finds for a chance to be featured on social media. How to Enter: Shop online at the ReStore's eBay store: Share a photo of each unique item purchased. Tag the ReStore on social media: Instagram: @habitatvcrestore Facebook: @Habitat for Humanity Ventura County ReStore Each entry must feature a different purchased item to count. The top three most frequent participants will be featured in a special highlight post on our ReStore's social channels. "This contest is a fun way to celebrate our online shoppers while connecting their purchases directly to a life-changing cause," said Wendy Monk, Director of Retail Operations at Habitat Ventura. "Every online or in-store sale helps Habitat Ventura build and repair homes for families right here in our community." Building Homes, Strengthening Futures Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County is dedicated to creating a county where everyone has access to a safe and decent place to live. Through its programs, the organization builds and sells affordable homes, completes critical health and safety repairs, offers financial education, and advocates for housing policies that support local families. By shopping in person or online, or donating at our Habitat Ventura ReStore, customers help fund these efforts. To read stories of families impacted by YOUR generosity, visit: Additional Information Shop Online: Visit for guidelines and drop-off or pick-up options Oxnard ReStore: 1850 Eastman Ave., Oxnard, CA 93030 | Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Simi Valley ReStore: 1293-A E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93065 | Open daily 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Follow Us: Instagram: @habitatvcrestore Facebook: @Habitat for Humanity Ventura County ReStore About Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County ReStore Building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. Since opening in September 1999, Habitat Ventura ReStore has been a fundraising arm for Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County, dedicated to repairing and building affordable homes and restoring hope in our community. Every purchase helps divert reusable materials from landfills, supporting sustainability and making a lasting impact in Ventura County. Habitat Ventura ReStore is a Discount Home Improvement & Donation Center open to the public, offering a wide selection of high-quality, gently used items at 50 to 70% off retail prices. Shoppers can visit us in person at our ReStores in Oxnard and Simi Valley for incredible deals on furniture, home décor, lighting, and building materials. Shopping in-store is the best way to access these discounts while supporting our mission. In addition to our physical stores, we're also online! Visit our eBay store to shop curated items from the comfort of home: Follow us on social media for updates and promotions: Facebook: @Habitat for Humanity Ventura County ReStore, Instagram: @habitatvcrestore. For more information, visit or call (805) 485-6065 ext.113. Contact: Jessica Villeda, Marketing Manager Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County 805-485-6065 x104 jessica@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County
CNET
20-05-2025
- Business
- CNET
7 Charities That Pick Up Furniture for Free
As we've found in a recent CNET survey, only 4% of US adults are considering purchasing at a 6% mortgage rate. Those moving during this time of high home buying costs and rates may be looking to save money during the process wherever possible. This may include choosing to donate furniture instead of paying to move it. While it may be tempting to sell it on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, it may be easier (and safer) to donate it to charity. Fortunately, many charities will handle the pickup for furniture donations for free. Everybody wins: You get to declutter your home before your move, and charities can pass along the furniture to people who need it. Learn which organizations will pick up your old stuff and what you need to know before donating. For more moving tips, check out the best moving companies of 2025 and how plastic moving boxes compare with cardboard. 7 charities that offer free furniture donation pickup Habitat for Humanity Working in more than 70 countries, Habitat for Humanity helps homebuyers with home construction and mortgage costs. At Habitat ReStore locations, furniture donations are sold to help fund the work. The list of accepted items is a little different at each store, but sofas, chairs and bed frames are usually fine. To schedule a pickup, enter your ZIP code to find your local ReStore. Some stores have an online scheduler, but you can also call them directly. Goodwill Goodwill is virtually synonymous with donations, but whether it'll make house calls is up to each individual location. You can use the store locator tool to find stores in your area that you can ask about pickups. Furniture Bank Network The Furniture Bank Network isn't a charity, but a directory of furniture banks across North America. You can use its map to find a local furniture bank in your area that's accepting donations. Almost all of them offer furniture pickups, but you may have to pay a fee. Salvation Army One of the oldest charities offering free donation pickup, the Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Donated items are sold in its thrift stores to fund a variety of services, including food and shelter assistance, disaster relief, and counseling. You can schedule a pickup with the Salvation Army by entering your ZIP code on its website and creating a list of everything you want to donate. Pick Up Please Pick Up Please is a for-profit company that pays the Vietnam Veterans of America for your donated items. The VVA then uses these funds to help veterans of all conflicts with claims assistance, outreach programs and legislative advocacy. One of the advantages of donating to Pick Up Please is the quick turnaround: It can generally pick up your donation within 24 hours. However, Pick Up Please accepts only smaller donations, like exercise equipment, bikes, office chairs and nightstands. The Arc Dedicated to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, The Arc has more than 600 local chapters around the US, many of which offer free furniture pickup. You can find your local chapter here, and call or email to ask about donations. Each chapter has its own list of items it'll take, but clothing and furniture in good condition are generally accepted. Amvets Amvets, or American Veterans, is a volunteer-led nonprofit that supports veterans with claims assistance, health care and employment opportunities. Through its network of thrift stores, it sells donations to fund its programs. You can currently schedule an Amvets furniture donation pickup in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Texas, Oklahoma and in Washington, DC. What you need to know about donating your furniture Schedule your pickup early For most organizations, the earliest available pickup date is two or more weeks out -- especially during peak summer moving months. Make sure to schedule your pickup date as soon as you know your move date and the items you'll be donating. Donations are tax deductible Your furniture donations are entitled to a tax deduction, but they'll have to meet a few requirements: The charity you're donating to must be certified as a 501(c)(3) organization. You can look these up using the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search Tool. According to the IRS, you can take a deduction on your furniture donations only if the items are in "good used condition or better." After you've confirmed that your donations are eligible for a tax deduction, you'll need to determine the fair market value. (The IRS has a helpful guide here.) If you determine that an item is valued at over $500, you'll need to fill out Form 8283 with your tax return. You can also use Goodwill's estimated donation values for more information. Make sure your donations are accepted Don't assume that a charity will automatically take everything off your hands. Most organizations have detailed lists of the types of furniture they'll accept. For example, many places won't take mattresses or box springs. In general, everything you donate should be clean and in good working condition. As Goodwill explains, "Every truckload of unacceptable goods we take to the landfill is equal to three days of classroom instruction for someone whose goal is to get and keep a job." Donating your furniture before you move is a great way to cut down on moving costs and help out someone in need. For more tips on how to save money during your move, check out the best places to get moving boxes for free.
Hamilton Spectator
06-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Habitat for Humanity officially opens Sudbury South End location
Do you want resale and not retail? Want to avoid any taxes? Want to support a great cause? The Habitat for Humanity ReStore can help you answer 'yes' to all these questions. 'It is within walking distance for many and there is transit that goes right by,' Coun. Deb McIntosh said in support of the location. She also talked about the partnership with the South End Community Action Network and the establishment of community gardens at the Armstrong Street location. The contents of the store are displayed in a clean, bright space. While it has been open for months, store staff have been waiting in anticipation for the symbolic official ribbon cutting. McIntosh, representing her city colleagues and the mayor of Greater Sudbury, was delighted to wield the scissors on Friday. 'The official ceremony is over,' said ReStore manager Richard Barlow. 'Yes, we have been open for four months but we needed to wait until now to get it all ready and operating smoothly. 'It is also hard to get everyone in the same place on the same day, and here we are,' Barlow said, who attributes that readiness to the hard work of volunteers and staff. Kimberley Woodcock, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North, talked about the organization in this part of Ontario. 'We go from Midland all the way up to Timmins,' Woodcock said. 'We recognize the north as very important and also having unique character and needs. 'We found a great location here. We are thrilled with the building. Richard brings the kind of energy and engagement we were looking for.' Woodcock revealed some more good news. 'We are looking forward to building.' It sounds like Habitat for Humanity will construct more homes for families here. It won't be this summer, though. 'First, there is land acquisition, then planning. It is a two-year cycle,' she said. With the help of volunteers, donors and Habitat homeowners, local Habitat outlets in every province and territory across Canada help build and rehabilitate decent and affordable homes, from single-family houses to multi-unit developments. Meghan Taylor, senior director of operations, who is located in Bracebridge, has been very involved in the Sudbury ReStore. 'We have about 55 or 60 people here today at the celebration,' Taylor said. 'We love our volunteers. Sometimes we recruit and other times people just show up and step up. They come in weekly and others daily. 'A lot come out for the social connection. It is a fun place to be a volunteer. We have eight staff (in Sudbury.) Some are part-time. This is a lovely building in such a great location.' Habitat for Humanity's ReStore welcomes you Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2167 Armstrong St. The Local Journalism Initiative is made possible through funding from the federal government. Bluesky: @ X: @SudburyStar
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Healthcare workers chosen as homebuyers for Habitat for Humanity condos in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Two healthcare workers were selected as the new homeowners for the affordable housing units in Pittsfield. The condos located at 266 and 268 Onota Street were made available from the Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, and are designed with accessibility and energy efficiency in mind. Each has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and features modern open-concept designs, Energy Star appliances, and highly efficient heating and cooling systems. They were priced at $140,000 each, and two families who qualified were selected through the Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity application process. They are scheduled to purchase the condos in late May. List of companies hiring during job fair held at Hampshire Mall 'The application process involved gathering together a lot of paperwork and securing a pre-approval for a mortgage from a local bank but Habitat worked with me side-by-side and helped us complete everything we needed pretty quickly,' said one of the homebuyers. 'And the Partnership Hours have allowed me to do some painting and trim work in the Onota condos over the past couple of months. I've had the opportunity to meet Habitat and ReStore staff and other volunteers and tell my story to supporters who shop at ReStore. The whole experience has expanded my community to include all of these wonderful people who make affordable housing possible for families like ours.' For more information or assistance on first-time homebuyers, contact the CBHFH Homeowner Specialist at 413-442-3181 extension 2 or email Homes@ Bilingual assistance in Spanish and French is available to support families through the application process. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Northwoods Habitat for Humanity to hold Hammer and Eggs Breakfast
Mar. 11—BEMIDJI — Northwoods Habitat for Humanity has announced two new activities to promote its mission of building affordable housing in the Bemidji area. A Hammer and Eggs Breakfast will be held from 7 to 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, at the Bemidji Eagles Club. The event will feature a buffet-style breakfast and a presentation from Habitat Minnesota President and CEO Cristen Incitti. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet partner families who are working on building and purchasing homes this year, a release. While the breakfast is free, those who will attend should RSVP at (218) 751-4649 or email info@ by April 30. In conjunction with the breakfast, Habitat is holding a raffle with the top prize of a She-Shed valued at $8,000. A total of 1,000 tickets will be sold for $20 each. Tickets are available now at the ReStore and from Habitat volunteers. The She-Shed, which is being built by Habitat volunteers, will be on display at the ReStore and occasionally at local businesses such as Buena Vista Ski Area, Ace Hardware, Lueken's Village Foods, the Cenex Station on Anne Street and Splash Xpress Car Wash. The drawing will be held on May 8 at the conclusion of the breakfast. Those who have purchased tickets don't need to be present to win. The breakfast and raffle have the dual purpose of raising awareness and funds for building new homes, the release said. Plans for the construction of one home have begun, with the potential for two more to be built in the community this year. Funds from these events will go directly toward construction costs, the release said. Volunteers are also needed for these builds. On-site training is provided for individuals or groups. "We are really excited to host a breakfast this year," Executive Director Geri Hickerson said in the release. "It is a great opportunity to connect with our supporters and also introduce Habitat to those who are interested in our mission of building simple, decent, affordable homes." Follow the Northwoods Habitat for Humanity ReStore Facebook page for updates on these events.
