Thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, accepting donations at Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a breeze. Prior to having the forklift large donations had to be unloaded by the hands of staff and volunteers. The Habitat ReStore is a discount community store specializing in building materials and home furnishings.
Jason Hjelseth moves materials using the forklift secured through a Community Foundation Grant
Recently, the ReStore received 12 pallets of stain weighing more than 20,000 pounds. “With the new forklift, unloading the stain took less than a half hour,” said Tina Shaw-Cox, Director of ReStore Operations at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga. “Being able to handle larger donations quickly and safely helps us be more effective at generating funds to support the construction of more Habitat homes for families in need of affordable housing.”
The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga gives individuals and businesses the chance to come together, combining their giving, creating a large and powerful pool of assets that work to improve all aspects of our community. More information is available at www.cfgc.org.
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