| New ReStore Website |
Please check out our new and improved website at either:
or
Special thanks to our Development Team, Bill, Cindy, Richie and Henry for all the great work creating it. |
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Joining our mailing keeps you up do date on our latest hot items.
It also helps you see what the work that we do at the ReStore contributes to.
To date we have raised over $500,000 to help build more Habitat Homes. |
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Our Habitat Affiliates |
Willamette West HFH
Evergreen HFH
Our affiliates have built over 200 homes in the Portland Metro Area.
Check out their links to to learn more about the great work they do. |
| Our Business Sponsors |
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Please consider joining our sponsor team!
List your business here and get your name on our truck too! Contact Joe at jconnell@pdxrestore.org
Visit our site for more information: www.pdxrestore.org. |
| Newsletter Archive |
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January
Specials! |
Charming Bassett
Beveled Mirror
with
Antique Brass
Finish Hardware
36"H x 38"W x 10"D
 $285 ************************
Lovely Dresser
with Beveled Mirror
76"H x 68"W x 19"D
Reduced Price !!
Just $375!
*********************** Walnut Flooring
typically $13/sq ft
ReStore = $5/sf
or $900 4 180+sf
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Cabofil Cable Trays
2 sizes:
10' x 18" x 4"
10' x 8" x 2"
23 Pallets of
Plywood Cabinet Kits
Coffee & Mocha colors
Samples are displayed
Assorted sizes, $30-70 |
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| New Clark County ReStore
Opening in February! |
After months of planning and negotiation, we are excited to announce that the Portland/Vancouver HFH Affiliates have finally signed the lease for a new ReStore in the 4th Plain redevelopment corridor, in Vancouver, Washington. 
We will be sharing the new space at 5000 4th Plain, with CREAM (Computer Reuse and Marketing). This fulfills our vision to create an EcoPark in the Vancouver area, conserving precious natural resources and keeping both usable computers and building materials out of the local landfill.
Mark Haley, a longtime HFH construction site supervisor, will be the manager of the new ReStore (see accompanying interview with Mark).
We still need additional funds to cover startup costs and initial operating expenses. We are seeking both cash and such equipment donations as trucks, forklifts, carts, shelving and racks. Please consider contributing at one of the following levels:
Gold Pallet: Greater than $15,000
Silver Pallet: $5,000 - $15,000
Bronze Pallet: $1,000 - $5,000
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| Mark Haley,
New ReStore Manager |
Longtime Portland HFH construction site supervisor Mark Haley will be the manager of the new Vancouver ReStore. "This is a new venture for me," he acknowledges. "Starting a retail store from the ground up is exciting, and it will really help the HFH affiliate in Vancouver. Plus, I graduated from high school in Clark County, in Longview, and I like the idea of helping my hometown."
Mark has been a local Habitat site manager for 6 years. Before that he worked with another non-profit for 4 years, and prior to that he spent 8 years in construction, "doing a little of everything," including having his own framing business.
Mark has been building houses for so long that it's no longer about the actual building for him, but rather the helping families and working with volunteers that he especially enjoys. "I love running projects, and a ReStore still has that being out in the field feel to it."
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| Volunteer Shout Out |
The PDX Metro Habitat ReStore is now seeking Customer Service Assistants from 1-5pm on Thursday and Saturday afternoon. This volunteer opportunity will consist of, but is not limited to: greeting and directing customers to items, assisting with merchandising, maintaining the organization of the front desk area, and working on the register. We ask that you will commit to one shift a week or every other week. For questions about this position or about other volunteer opportunities, please contact me at the email address below.
Thank You!
Malia Tam Sing-Volunteer Coordinator
malia@pdxrestore.org
503.283.6247 ext. 3
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Challenge 2030 is a Call to all in the Building Community
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Architecture 2030 is an independent, non-partisan organization that is dedicated to transforming the global Building Sector from a major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions into a key part of the solution to the developing crisis of climate change. Currently buildings are the major source of demand for energy and materials that produce greenhouse gases.
Founded by distinguished architect Edward Masria in 2002, Architecture 2030 has issued a Challenge to the global architecture and building community to adopt the following targets in order to keep global warming under 1 degree Centigrade above today's level:
· All new building projects will be designed to achieve an energy
consumption performance standard of 50% of the regional or national
average for that building type.
· At a minimum, an equal amount of existing building area will
be renovated annually to meet an energy consumption standard
of 50% of the regional or national average for that building type.
· Fossil fuel reduction standard for all new buildings will be
increased to:
60% by 2010
70% by 2015
80% by 2020
90% by 2025
· Carbon neutral by 2030 (using no fossil fuel, greenhouse gas emitting
energy to operate). Ways to accomplish this:
· Innovative sustainable design strategies
· Generating on-site renewable power
·purchasing up to 20% renewable energy or credits
For more information, visit Architecture2030's Website.
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| Upcoming Events, Classes, & Tours |
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Solar Oregon is an educational non-profit that regularly offers workshops promoting the use of Solar Energy. The best place to start is with their free Basics of Going Solar class, which will be offered on February 17th. Visit their website for more information, and to find out how to register. In the Spring, they will also offer workshops on How to Buy a Solar Hot Water System, How to Buy a Solar Electric (PV) System, and Passive Solar Design. ********************************************************
Fix-It Fairs are free
events designed to save you money and connect you to resources. Talk to the experts about how to spend less and stay healthy. The next one will be held Saturday, February 7th at George Middle School, 10000 N Burr Ave. in Portland,
from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Fix-It Fairs are packed with resources for helping you to create a healthy home, including: - How-to classes on various home and garden topics - Money-saving, cost effective tips - Free giveaways
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The City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development is offering a number of classes on sustainable food practices, under the heading of "Urban Growth Bounty 2009. Among the offerings will be Organic Vegetable Gardening; Starting your own CSA; Beekeeping; Growing tree, cane and bush fruit; and Raising chickens in the city. For details and registration, visit OSD's Website.
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Please Give Us Feedback!
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Please let us know what you think of the ReStore Newsletter. Are you finding useful information and/or resources? Do you have ideas for articles you would like us to do? Are there aspects of the newsletter that you think need improvement. Please help us make this newsletter better. Contact robin@pdxrestore.org with your thoughts. Thank you!
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January 2009
