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| - Formerly known as HOMEWORKS, Habitat for Humanity moved and renamed their Home Store a few blocks east on University Avenue (inside what used to be the Salvation Army).
Plenty of reasonably priced items to purchase to furnish, decorate, establish or refurbish your home. They carry donated painting supplies, roofing, nuts n bolts, couches, foam board, mattresses, books, jars and even sometimes a Wurlitzer Organ.
If you can't find what you want, ask an employee to write your name and contact information on their "Wish List" - if and when it comes in, they'll call you!
For a small fee, they'll deliver it right to your home.
Or! If you have something to donate, they will come by and take it off your hands.
I've seen local companies donate floor mattresses, model furniture, etc... I even bought myself a couch that was definitely underpriced @ $90. The delivery guy told me it was brand spankin' new and worth at least $300.
When I move, I plan on donating it back to ReStore to keep the community love going since all proceeds go to the local Habitat for Humanity home building projects in Champaign County. When you shop or donate to the ReStore you also help build a new home for a local family in need. Now that's smart shopping.
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