Genesis assists Habitat for Humanity with midcoast ReStore
BIW building in Bath will become source of low-cost building materials

Update:The ReStore Grand Opening weekend was celebrated February 1-3 at the new location in Bath.  Congratulations Habitat for Humanity/7 Rivers Maine!

In October 2006 the Genesis Fund Board of Directors approved a $100,000 loan to Habitat for Humanity/7 Rivers Maine affiliate to assist with the purchase of a BIW office building in downtown Bath. The purchase will allow 7 Rivers Maine to develop a ReStore retail outlet and provide space for the affiliate offices. With the Genesis loan and a $350,000 bank loan, 7 Rivers Maine will be able to begin the project. Permanent funding is expected from the federal Rural Development Community Facility program in coming months. Founded in 1990 7 Rivers Maine serves Brunswick, Harpswell and Sagadahoc and Lincoln Counties.

Habitat ReStores are retail outlets where quality used and surplus building materials, furniture, housewares, and appliances are sold at 50 to 80 percent of normal prices. Proceeds from ReStores help local affiliates fund the construction of Habitat houses within the community. Many of the 1,500 affiliates across the United States and Canada operate successful ReStores—some of which raise enough funds to build an additional ten or more houses per year.

Materials sold by Habitat ReStores are usually donated from building supply stores, contractors, demolition crews or from individuals who wish to show their support for Habitat. In addition to raising funds, ReStores help the environment by rechanneling good, usable materials into use.

Click here for volunteering and supply donation guidelines for the new ReStore.

 

 

 

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