Saint John Restore – Opening Summer 2007, 388 Rothesay Avenue.

Habitat ReStores are construction material liquidation stores that sell quality used materials and discontinued products. These materials are supplied by distributors, retailers, manufacturers, construction and renovation companies, as well as individuals participating in Habitat for Humanity's mission.

The profits from the sale of these goods go towards Habitat for Humanity's mission, i.e. the construction of decent, affordable homes for low-income families. These houses are sold without profit and the mortgages bear no interest. The mortgages collected from Habitat families accumulate in a fund that is used to build even more homes. Habitat for Humanity Saint John has already built ten homes in the Saint John area.

There are 55 ReStores across Canada. ReStores reduce the amount of construction waste that is incinerated or buried, thereby contributing to a reduction of greenhouse-gas emissions. A study of 24 ReStores in Canada revealed that one store recycles on average 22 tons of material every month.

For more information on how to get involved please contact ReStore.

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About Habitat for Humanity Canada

Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national, non-profit, faith-based organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Our mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.

The organization was founded in 1985, consists of 30,000 volunteers and 70 affiliate organizations from coast to coast, and is a member of Habitat for Humanity International which spans 100 countries, has built over 200,000 homes, and is now building a new home every 24 minutes.