Shop at our new ReStore

Click here to view our WTAE Commercial donated by PPG Industries, WESCO Distribution, and WTAE / Hearst Corporation

Click here to view Wendy Bell's story on the great mission of the ReStore and the value it serves -- to the community, donors, and Habitat partner families.

The Charter Donor "house facade" located just inside the front door

What is a ReStore?

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore sells reusable house building and home improvement materials to the public. The store accepts donated goods which are sold at  50%-70% off the retail value. All proceeds from the sale of donations help place families in affordable shelter in the Greater Pittsburgh area. The ReStore provides an environmentally and socially responsible way to keep good, reusable materials out of the waste stream while providing funding for Habitat’s community improvement work.  All of the stores are different...be sure to visit the other stores in our area to get a full selection of merchandise. (see map)

Volunteers work every aspect of the ReStore including customer service, picking up donations, and sorting donated goods.

The store is now open to the public
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. pending volunteer availability.

 

ReStore location:

1635-B South Braddock Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA  15218

Take Exit 77 off I-376 East and follow the signs to

Edgewood Towne Centre.  We are located in the

shopping center next to Burton's Total Pet, across from KMart.

Enter the store through our glass doors and blue lobby.

Donate materials - click here for typically accepted merchandise

For individual donations, please contact the ReStore outlet to learn about donation times or to schedule a pick-up.  412-271-HOME (412-271-4663)

If your company would like to donate a large quantity of building materials, furniture, and/or appliances to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh, please e-mail mwithrow@pittsburghhabitat.org or call 412-271-4663.

Volunteering at the Habitat ReStore
The Habitat ReStore couldn't exist without the help of volunteer staff, who operate the store’s day-to-day business. Volunteer at the ReStore - your efforts WILL make a difference in the lives of Greater Pittsburgh residents!

We have an ongoing need for volunteers in regular shifts in the following areas:

 

Customer Service Associate: Welcome customers, answer questions, work the cash register and provide other assistance as needed.

 

Truck Driver: Pick up donations, interact with donors. Drivers must have a clean driving record, experience driving a large box truck, and the ability to lift heavy objects on occasion.

 

Driver’s Helpers: Ride with a truck driver to pick up donations, interact with donors. Need the ability to lift heavy objects on occasion.

 

Receiving Assistant: Interact with donors and customers. Receive and unload donations and stock merchandise. Requires heavy lifting.

 

Stocking and Cleaning: We receive new donations every day, and you can help us price, test, clean, and stock them.

 

Office Support: Answer phones, update social media, and perform other office duties as needed.

 

Creative Opportunities: If you have a way you can assist us that’s not listed here, let us know!  We’re looking for fresh ideas and innovative ways to involve volunteer staff.

 

Volunteers will be cross-trained in other sections as requested by ReStore Manager.

 

Volunteers commit to one 4-hour shift per week. Shifts are 9am-1pm or 12pm-4pm Tuesday-Saturday.

• Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays we are open to the public and the emphasis is placed on customer service.
• Tuesdays and Thursdays we are closed to the public. Volunteers focus on pricing, cleaning, testing, and merchandising donations.

 

It’s easy to get involved! Please email dmorris@pittsburghhabitat.org for more info on how to become a ReStore volunteer staff member. Or call 412-351-0512 ext. 14

 

Getting Started…

• Every volunteer must complete a Waiver of Liability and sign that they have read our Volunteer Handbook. Both will be provided at your orientation.
• Volunteers must be at least 14 years old to volunteer in the ReStore. Volunteers age 14-17 must have a parent/guardian sign their Waiver of Liability on their behalf.
• Volunteers should plan to arrive fifteen (15) minutes before their shift begins. The entrance for volunteers is the same as customers, the glass front doors through the blue lobby. Volunteers should sign in at the break room, then report to the Manager upon arrival.
• We ask volunteers to schedule themselves in our calendar 4 weeks out. Then, if a volunteer is unable to work the shift they signed up for, they should call 412-351-0512 ext. 14 as far in advance as possible.
• Volunteers are responsible for their own lunch. A break room with a refrigerator and microwave is available, and there are several inexpensive places to eat around the Edgewood Towne Centre.
• Volunteers are responsible for any personal possessions they choose to bring.
• Dress for volunteers is casual (t-shirts and jeans). Wear clothing you can get dirty, including sturdy boots or closed-in shoes and work gloves. Sandals are not permitted.

 

Volunteer as a Group

Bring your work, church, social or school group to the ReStore for a full day or a half day of service. Groups usually work on projects such as resetting shelves, organizing merchandise, creating new and fun displays and signage, or pricing and stocking large donations.

Please call 412-351-0512 ext. 14 or e-mail dmorris@pittsburghhabitat.org to schedule your group. We can accommodate small groups with short notice, and ask for at least two weeks’ notice for groups of 10 or more.

 

THANKS TO AMERICORPS VOLUNTEER JUSTIN COLLINSON FOR HIS CONSTRUCTION ADVICE AND GUIDANCE

THANKS TO VISTA VOLUNTEER HANNAH MORRIS FOR HER PATIENCE, DEDICATION, SENSE OF HUMOR, AND "NOT-A-PROBLEM" ATTITUDE!