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6 Things You Didn’t Know About the Habistore

The HabiStore is Habitat for Humanity Tucson’s home improvement outlet where you’ll discover something new and used every day!

But here’s a few facts you may not know….[mk_divider style=”thin_solid” thin_single_color=”#00afd7″]

1. The HabiStore is powered by volunteers!

[mk_image src=”https://habitattucson.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/volunteers-yoshi-jon.png” image_size=”large”]While there is a wonderful crew of HabiStore staff, we would not be able to operate without the help of our dedicated volunteers. If you were to visit the HabiStore and ask for help from one of the many people walking the floor, chances are you are talking to a volunteer!Volunteer at the HabiStore!

2. The HabiStore Picks Up Your Donations for You, for FREE!

[mk_image src=”https://habitattucson.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/screen-shot-2020-12-29-at-1.19.44-pm.png” image_size=”large”]The HabiStore happily accepts donations of furniture, appliances, and lots of other things, but if you are not able to get them there yourself, there is no need to worry – employees of the HabiStore will come pick it up from your house for free!
What can be donated?Schedule a pick-up!

3. You Never Know What You are Going to Find

[mk_image src=”https://habitattucson.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/shopping-habistore_489793-scaled.jpg” image_size=”large”]It is not uncommon to find some truly unique treasures when browsing the shelves of the HabiStore.

Bar stools, beautiful wall-art, one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture, antique dishware, and special finds like full cabinet sets or scale models of log cabins have all been seen lining the walls of the HabiStore, in just the past few months!

There is no telling what you will find when you take a trip to the HabiStore.

4. Don’t Want to Go in Person? No Problem!

If you would like to take a look at some of those previously mentioned hidden treasures the HabiStore may have to offer, but are not able to go in person, no need to worry!  The HabiStore recently launched a website where you can shop virtually without ever leaving your home!

5. Shopping HabiStore Helps Save the Planet!

[mk_milestone icon=”mk-icon-recycle” icon_size=”medium” align=”center” icon_color=”#43b02a” stop=”1040″ suffix=”Tons” text=”Saved from the landfill annually” text_color=”#000000″ font_family=”none”]By donating to the HabiStore, you are doing your part to help the planet and keep quality items out of the landfill.

Each year more than 1040 tons, or just over 2 million pounds, of stuff is kept out of the landfills and donated to the HabiStore!

6. Every sale bangs a nail!

[mk_image src=”https://habitattucson.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/carters-court-march-2020_0070-scaled.jpg” image_size=”large”]Every dollar you spend at the store helps Habitat Tucson build affordable homes in Southern Arizona.

When you shop or donate to the HabiStore, you support Habitat’s mission–that everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home.[mk_divider style=”thin_solid” thin_single_color=”#00afd7″]Habitat for Humanity Tucson provides individuals and businesses an effective method to donate and purchase new or gently used household goods and building materials. Proceeds generated from the sale of donated items help families seeking decent, affordable housing in Southern Arizona.

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