ReStore Anniversary Sale

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is having a sale on Saturday May 9th, 2015!

To celebrate the ReStore's 7th year in business it will be hosting a storewide 40% off sale. The ReStore sells new and gently used building materials, furniture, and appliances at discounted prices. All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity.

The ReStore Address

6860 Cortona Drive (Suite A) 

Goleta, CA 93117 

Hours

Tuesday-Friday: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday & Monday: Closed

Volunteer Spotlight

Last week the Habitat for Humanity ReStore celebrated awesome volunteer, Susana. Susana has volunteered over 500 hours in the ReStore since she started volunteering last year.

This week 11 students from Providence Christian School came out and volunteered at the ReStore. Their help is critical in the functioning of the ReStore on a day to day basis. A huge thank you to Susana, the students from the Providence Christian School, and the other volunteers who help make the ReStore a success.

Volunteers are the heart of Habitat for Humanity and keep our critical programs running. Below are some of the volunteer opportunities currently available with Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County.

ReStore Volunteers:

Volunteers assist ReStore employees. Tasks include sorting, pricing and cleaning donated items, shelving new inventory and assisting customers.

Construction and Repair Volunteers:

While we are between new construction projects volunteers help with the A Brush with Kindness program which provides exterior repairs for low-income homeowners. No previous construction experience is required.

Group Opportunities:

Bring together friends, family and co-workers for a group build day. Groups help on the new construction projects on A Brush with Kindness projects and in the ReStore. 

Click here to sign up for any of these volunteer opportunities.

Earth Day Work Day

Volunteers and staff from Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County joined in on the Earth Day festivities in Downtown, Santa Barbara. As one of the many booths at the annual Earth Day festival, volunteers were able to connect with community members and talk about current and upcoming projects. These projects include volunteering at the ReStore, Cars for Homes, and A Brush with Kindness.

Also happening over the weekend, Habitat for Humanity of Southern California completed another A Brush with Kindness home repair project. Volunteers came together to complete home repairs for senior homeowner, Phil.

Volunteers worked Saturday and Sunday providing exterior repairs, clearing overgrown landscaping, planting succulents, and painting the exterior of the home.

Habitat's A Brush with Kindness program works to help low-income or fixed-income homeowners to restore their homes to be a safe and decent place to live, through minor exterior repairs. The program provides materials and volunteer labor to make improvements to a house affordable and possible.

Able-bodied homeowners work alongside Habitat's volunteers as part of their "sweat equity", which is central to Habitat's home building program. Through this program, homeowners are able to regain the pride of home-ownership and maintain the value of their homes.

A Brush with Kindness complements Habitat for Humanity's construction programs that bring decent and affordable homes to low-income families. All partner families must meet Habitat's income requirements, as well as show a need for crucial exterior repairs and a willingness to partner with Habitat for Humanity.

For more information on how you can volunteer on an upcoming A Brush with Kindness project or in the ReStore, please visit www.sbhabitat.org or call 805-692-2226.

Celebrating Habitat ReStore Volunteers

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore recently celebrated two stellar volunteers, Frank and Samantha. Frank has volunteered over 500 hours in the ReStore and Samantha has volunteered over 75 hours. A huge thank you to these two volunteers who help make the ReStore a success. 

Volunteers are the heart of Habitat for Humanity and keep our critical programs running. Below are some of the volunteer opportunities currently available with Habitat for Humanity Santa Barbara:

ReStore Volunteers:
Volunteers assist ReStore employees. Tasks include sorting, pricing and cleaning donated items, shelving new inventory and assisting customers. 

Construction and Repair Volunteers: 
While we are between new construction projects volunteers help with the A Brush with Kindness program which provides exterior repairs for low-income homeowners. No previous construction experience is required. 

Group Opportunities:
Bring together friends, family and co-workers for a group build day. Groups help on new construction projects, on A Brush with Kindness projects, and in the ReStore.  

Click here to sign up for any of these volunteer opportunities. 

Habitat for Humanity + Volunteers= Another Completed A Brush with Kindness Project

On January 20th 2015, volunteers from Cate School partnered with Habitat for Humanity Southern Santa Barbara County to complete another A Brush with Kindness home repair project. Sponsored by Thrivent Financial, 82 students and faculty came together to complete home repairs for an elderly low-income homeowner.

 Unable to make repairs himself due to MS, the students and faculty worked during the day to provide exterior repairs to the home, clear overgrown landscaping, plant drought resistant plants, build a new walkway, and clean the full exterior of the home.

Habitat's A Brush with Kindness program works to help low-income or fixed-income homeowners to restore their homes to be a safe and decent place to live, through minor exterior repairs. The program provides materials and volunteer labor to make improvements to a house affordable and possible.

Able-bodied homeowners work alongside Habitat's volunteers as part of their "sweat equity", which is central to Habitat's home building program. Through this program, homeowners are able to regain the pride of home-ownership and maintain the value of their homes. 

A Brush with Kindness complements Habitat for Humanity’s construction programs that bring decent and affordable homes to low-income families. All partner families must meet Habitat’s income requirements, as well as show a need for crucial exterior repairs and a willingness to partner with Habitat for Humanity.

      For more information on how you can volunteer on an upcoming A Brush with Kindness project or in the Restore, please visit www.sbhabitat.org or call 805-692-2226.

New Items in the ReStore for 2015

With the New Year, comes new items at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. You can check online for new item updates as well as stop by the Restore. Here are some interesting items that have come in the past two months:



"Drink Cart"

Item Number: XO86

Price: $65

"Lamp Table"

Item Number: X077

Price: $125

"Hand Beaten Brass Bar Sink"

Item Number: X099

Price: $250

We have very unique and special items that are donated to the ReStore daily. Whether it is a small lamp or even a beautiful door, the ReStore has many gems that have appeal and character.

The ReStore at the Habitat for Humanity in the Southern Santa Barbara County sells home improvement products and 100% of the proceeds go back to Habitat. The materials that are sold in the ReStore are donated from the community and the proceeds help to cover administrative costs. Because of this, Habitat is able to point a large majority of the funds raised to go towards our low income building projects. Shopping in or donating to the ReStore is a way that one can help support Habitat's mission to provide affordable housing in Santa Barbara.

The ReStore is located on 6860 Cortona Drive, Suite A, Goleta CA 93117. The ReStore is open from 11am-5pm on Tuesdays through Saturdays.



Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Honoring MLK with a Day of Service

           On January 19th, Habitat for Humanity will partner with members of the community to honor MLK by participating in the national Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. A group of 25 volunteers from YMCA, Goleta Valley Beautiful. and individuals from the community will be working together to complete "A Brush with Kindness" project.

   

          Part of the United We Serve program, MLK Jr. Day of Service is one of President Obama's national call to service initiatives. The program calls for Americans from all different backgrounds and walks of life to work together for the day to assist and help with some of the nation's pressing social issues, such as hunger, poverty, and substandard housing. Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the country are participating in various service projects to serve their communities and neighbors.  

 

          One of Habitat for Humanity's active programs, "A Brush with Kindness" seeks to help low-income house owners that have difficulty restoring their homes to maintain a safe a decent place to live by coming together as a community to provide exterior home repairs. By offering affordable means of exterior home improvements, the program helps homeowners to reclaim their dignity and pride of homeownership and helps to maintain the value of the home. Complementing Habitat for Humanity's new home construction programs that bring affordable homes to low-income families, all partner families must meet with Habitat for Humanity's low-income requirements, as well as show a need for crucial exterior repairs and the willingness to partner with Habitat for Humanity.

          Volunteer shifts are still available for the MLK Jr. Day of Service on January 19th. The morning shift will be from 9am to 12:00pm, followed by the afternoon shift from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Interested volunteers can contact the Habitat office at mail@sbhabitat.org or 805-692-2226. 

         “Dr. King famously said, ‘Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?’” said Jon Peterson, Habitat for Humanity SSBC’s CEO. “Habitat for Humanity is committed to helping individuals and families maintain and build a decent place to live. We are thankful for the hundreds of volunteers who heed Dr. King’s call and join us in providing decent and affordable shelter both locally and globally.”