National Thrift Shop Day is August 17, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by putting your thrifting habit to work for a good cause.
At Habitat for Humanity ReStores, every purchase, donation and volunteer hour supports Habitat for Humanity’s mission to build affordable homes and strengthen local communities.
Whether you’re searching for a one-of-a-kind treasure, planning your next home renovation or simply looking for a way to give back, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved.
1. Shop Your Nearest ReStore
The easiest way to celebrate National Thrift Shop Day? Go thrifting! From furniture and home decor to appliances, lighting, building materials and more, our ReStores offer a large selection of new and gently used items at great prices.
Shopping at ReStore is also a more sustainable way to furnish and improve your home. Instead of buying new, you can give quality items a second life while keeping reusable materials out of landfills. The ReStores seek to be good stewards of the environment by diverting more than 5,000 tons of usable items from landfills annually.
When you shop at Triangle ReStores, 100% of your money stays local to support Habitat for Humanity’s work in Wake, Johnston, Orange, Durham and Franklin counties. It’s a win for the environment and for affordable housing! Find your nearest ReStore at trianglerestores.org/locations.
2. Volunteer Your Time
Thrifting isn’t the only way to support the ReStore. You can also give your time. ReStore volunteers help with everything from accepting donations to assisting shoppers and keeping the store looking its best.
Whether you have a few hours to give occasionally or want to become a regular core volunteer, your time makes a difference. Plus, volunteering is a great way to meet people, learn new skills and become part of the Habitat community. Sign up to volunteer at trianglerestores.org/volunteer.
3. Renovate with ReStore
Planning a kitchen renovation? Before ordering cabinets from the home improvement store, check out ReStore’s selection of new cabinets. The ReStore offers brand-new cabinetry and other new home improvement products like flooring and paint alongside our donated inventory, giving homeowners and DIYers another option for tackling renovation projects.
Whether you’re replacing an entire kitchen or giving a smaller space a refresh, renovating with ReStore can help you find quality products while supporting affordable housing in your community.
4. Donate Gently Used Items
The ReStore cycle starts with a donation. That furniture you no longer have room for, the light fixture you replaced during a renovation or the cabinets you’re taking out of your kitchen could become someone else’s next great find.
Donating gently used items to Triangle ReStores keeps furniture and materials out of the landfill and generates revenue that supports Habitat’s affordable housing work.
All 10 of our locations accept donations, and if you have one or more large qualifying items, you may be eligible for donation pickup. Learn more about how to donate at trianglerestores.org/donate!
This National Thrift Shop Day, there’s more than one way to make an impact. However you choose to participate, you’re helping give items a second life while supporting affordable homeownership right here in our community.