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ReStore Update

15 Jul

There just about two weeks away to the Grand Opening of the ReStore. It is crazy to think that after all of this time and work it is almost done. The volunteer crews have been great working lots hours to move all of the merchandise from the temporary location to our ReStore home here on Main Street.

All of the appliances, furniture, tools, building supplies, etc are at the new ReStore. Now we just have to organize it all. We are working on putting all the merchandise in neat and organized shelves to help the shopping experience.

We also want to make the ReStore a pleasant experience for shoppers, donors, and volunteers. This new ReStore will be able to give that with all of the new features. I am excited to see everyone’s expressions on the Grand Opening.

We have really outdone ourselves with the new ReStore and I think you are going to love it. Just remember from now until July 26 the ReStore is closed so we can get everything together. I do invite you to come to our Grand Opening on the 28th at 5:30 pm.

If you would like to donate to the ReStore or have any questions contact Tina Shaw Cox (423-756-0507 ext 20) or visit our website. This update is a huge project and we want to thank all of our donors and volunteers. We still need help though, so please contact Tina to learn what you can do.

Introducing Terrie Freeman

9 Apr

Terrie Freeman partnered with Habitat for Humanity one year ago, after being referred to the program by a co-worker at McCallie School. Terrie currently lives in Greenwood Terrace, a housing project designed for low- income families. However, the area that Terrie and her family now reside in has begun to degenerate, being an environment of loud noise, heavy traffic, and more often than not, crime.

For the majority of her life, Terrie has raised three children, alone, in the very same apartment in Greenwood Terrace. “I always wanted to get out,” Terrie explains. Currently, she cares for two of her eldest grand children, Ta-liyal, who is eight, and Ti-on, who is seven.

Despite her life long difficulties, Terrie has found new hope in Habitat for Humanity partnership. “Now that I see I can do what others can, I am very proud of myself. I am very proud of where I am today.”

With the hope of soon owning her own home, Terrie wishes to create an environment of love for herself and her family. “The main thing my parents gave me was love. That’s what I want for my family.” Through home ownership, Terrie believes she will be able to give this gift fully. “I always made it through rainy days, because I know I have my family. Yeah, its bad when it rains, but when it rains, we all come together.”

Construction of Terrie’s home will begin in the next several weeks thanks to the generous  support of the Clarence E. Harris Foundation.

ReStore’s 3rd Annual Spring Donation Drive

15 Mar

With Spring just around the corner, its time to make room in that garage or workshop!  Donate usable windows, hardware, lumber, appliances, cabinetry, tools, paint, furniture, and doors to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga’s ReStore from March 27 to April 17 and have a chance to win  a $500 Lowe’s Gift Card – for the largest donation of materials.

Proceeds from the ReStore benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga’s efforts to build simple, decent, affordable and safe homes in partnerships with low-income families.

Donations will be accepted:

  • 9  a.m. to 2 p.m., Wed -Sat. at the ReStore at 1201 East Main Street, Chattanooga.
  • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays only – March 27 to April 17 at the Hixson, TN Lowe’s.

Questions?  Call the ReStore at 634-1004.

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