Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam was started by a group of volunteers from Teays Valley Presbyterian Church in 1988 with a mission to build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Habitat’s office was located on Teays Valley Rd. until 1993, when it moved to Kanawha County. The first ReStore was opened in Dunbar in 2001 but relocated to Charleston in 2004.
To re-establish a strong presence in Putnam County, Habitat is preparing to open a second ReStore in Teays Valley. The ReStore is a program of Habitat for Humanity that enables house building by raising funds from the sale of donated new, used and surplus furniture, home goods and building materials. Donations come from individuals, businesses and organizations.
To date Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha and Putnam has built 165 homes, 55 of which have been funded by proceeds from the Charleston ReStore. All proceeds from the new ReStore will also fund Habitat’s mission. Additionally, the Teays Valley ReStore will serve as an outpost for future Habitat homebuyers to gather information and perform sweat equity.
Donations of building materials, home goods and furniture will be accepted at the new ReStore, but all building materials will be transported to the Charleston ReStore for resale. The much smaller Teays Valley Restore will sell only the top performing departments: furniture and home goods. The new concept will appeal to treasure hunters and decorators.
The Teays Valley ReStore will open to the public the first week of November. Those interested in volunteering to help set-up the ReStore should visit TeaysValleyReStore.org and click on volunteer link to create an account and sign up for shifts. Volunteers 16 and older are welcome to work at the Teays Valley ReStore Shopping Plaza. During October, donors may bring items they wish to donate Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm to the rear of store. Because all donations must be inspected by ReStore personnel before acceptance, we ask that donations not be left after hours.
Everyone that drops off a donation during the month of October will be registered to win a state of West Virginia wall plaque made from reclaimed lumber by Bear Wood Company of West Virginia. These fellow Putnam County shop owners sell rustic one-of-a-kind creations kind creations at 2755 Main St. in Hurricane and online at BearWoodCompany.com.
ReStore will also also pick up donations of furniture, home goods and building materials in Kanawha and Putnam counties that are too large to fit in a standard car. Donors should call 304-720 -8733 to schedule a pick up. Donations are tax deductible. A list of accepted donations is available at TeaysValleyReStore.com.
