A guide to donating to Habitat ReStores

Doing some home renovations, downsizing, moving or just cleaning up? You might be wondering what to do with the items both large and small that you want to get rid of. Habitat for Humanity ReStores across the GTA are a great place to donate your used items for a good cause. Here’s a handy guide […]

Here’s what your charitable donation helps us do

By now you might know that there are several ways to donate to Habitat — through a one-time monetary donation, a monthly donation or donation of an item. But what you might not know is where your donation goes, and how exactly it helps our organization. Read on to learn about our donation process and […]

5 things to do with used furniture

Maybe you have an old couch that’s been sitting in your garage for months, or a table that’s looking a little lackluster in your hallway. Whatever the case, you likely have old, used furniture that you want to remove. Luckily, you have several options for selling, donating, reusing or recycling used furniture in Burlington, Mississauga, […]

How Habitat can help your corporate social responsibility

Sometimes the most rewarding part of corporate culture goes beyond helping customers and involves giving back to your local community. If your company is looking for a way to demonstrate corporate social responsibility on a local level in the GTA, look no further. Here’s a rundown of how Habitat can help your company do good […]

A room-by-room guide to decluttering your house

It’s almost summer, but if you haven’t started your spring cleaning, don’t fret. We know it’s not easy to part with your belongings — but decluttering is a great way to clean up your home. In the process, you can save items from ending up in landfills, and help local organizations in the GTA. So […]

Everything you need to know about furniture removal in the GTA

You’re in the middle of spring cleaning, and you’ve come to a sudden realization: you have a lot of junk in your house. That old couch that you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Those boxes that have been in your garage for so long that you’ve actually forgotten what’s inside? You might have some […]

Where to recycle and donate electronic waste in the GTA

Whether it’s an old laptop, an old phone or an old camera, lots of us have unused electronics lying around our houses. If you’ve been meaning to throw out your electronic waste but don’t know which organization will accept it, then you’re in the right place. Read on to learn which charities, organizations and for-profit […]

Where to donate building materials in the GTA

If you’ve just finished a home renovation or deconstruction project and have lots of leftover building materials, you may be wondering where you can donate your items. Similarly, if you work for a construction or building company, you may be looking to donate some building materials that your company would otherwise treat as waste to […]

7 ways Habitat can help your home renovation

With the snow all melted and sunny days becoming a regular occurrence, you may be thinking of renovating your home or apartment. You may be wondering things like, “How do I get rid of my old furniture?” or “Where do I donate my used appliances?”. If these sound like questions that have crossed your mind, […]