Bright and fresh and new – this is not garbage. “We are not a retail business, we are a resale business,” says Richard Barlow.
Barlow is the manager of the new location of Habitat for Humanity's Restore in the Armstrong Street.
At the southern end of Sudbury, simply switch off at the greeting coffee and find it in the adjacent parking lot.
“The patrons of the coffee hub next door had observed our renovations and even looked into the windows to see our progress,” said Barlow.
Habitat for the ultimate goal of mankind? “To build affordable houses for people around the world, but also in our community. The money we earn, of course, covers our overhead costs, and the rest goes to our projects. “
Barlow points to the large wall boards that clearly cause the vision and mission. They may remember the recently deceased Jimmy Carter, who was a great supporter of this organization.
“These are all donations,” said Barlow. They are definitely not second -hand in boxes. “
Bracebridge, Huntsville, Orillia and Midland are locations of other recovery. “We opened the doors here in December, but we didn't have a formal ribbon cut yet,” said Barrow.
The website contains almost everything that you can imagine. Yes, even the sink.
As we speak, we move into a huge, plush section couch that looks brand new and feels. Then I could imagine seeing a hockey game with 10 of my friends. There are cup holders and foot rest. Maybe I could make a nap?
“You will find lamps, sofas, dining and bedroom sets, furniture and building materials such as floor coverings. House questions too, “said Barlow.
“Sometimes we get wood – not enough to build a house – but maybe five or more 2x4s. Yes, we have color. “
You should come by almost weekly because there is such sales. If it stays longer, there are incentives to tell things.
“We have set color -coded tags that identify discounts. And don't forget that there is no tax on anything here. “
Who comes here? “We try to have a number of things. A couch for 60 US dollars is accessible. New in Sudbury? You can fight your entire room. We even have clothes. “
Barlow said he encouraged everyone from all areas of life to visit them.
Some materials and objects come from the estate of individuals or downsizing; Say a house to an apartment.
“You just have no space. It's all in such a great form. “
You can arrange picking up and delivery and discuss donations. “There are some fees for services, but from 10-3 declines are gladly accepted.”
The restoration of the Habitat for Humanity welcomes you from Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Armstrong St. 2167
“As soon as we are officially open, we will experiment with the shop plan,” said Barlow. “Maybe long hours in summer.”
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