Donate, Shop & Save at Pensacola Habitat for Humanity ReStore by Dakota Parks
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UCKED ONTO THE CORNER of Creighton Road and North 9th Avenue is a treasure house for DIY enthusiasts, homeowners, contractors, landlords and renters alike. Relocated in 2018, the new Pensacola Habitat for Humanity ReStore is bigger, brighter and better equipped to serve a larger customer base. Part thrift store and part surplus construction material, the 22,000 square foot building is filled to the brim with antiques, furniture, kitchen appliances, windows, cabinetry, flooring, hardware and all varieties of home improvement items. t
Since 1981, the non-profit Pensacola Habitat for Humanity has built almost 1,400 homes in the Escambia and Santa Rosa County area. Through the Home Buyer and Neighborhood Revitalization programs, Pensacola Habitat helps people in the community navigate homeownership and costly home renovations. Pensacola Habitat is also a dedicated advocate in the mission for affordable housing and currently services around
940 affordable mortgages, which pool directly back into its Fund for Humanity to build more housing. All net profit from the Pensacola ReStore goes directly into the mission to build homes, community and hope. The Director of Resource Development Crystal Scott explained how the store functions: “The ReStore is donation driven. Individuals in the community, businesses and corporate sponsors like
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