Opening Habitat HM’s First ReStore
Today, Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga’s Burlington ReStore is the top performing ReStore in the country, but did you know it had humble beginnings? In the spring of 2001, while the affiliate was planning its first build, the Board of Directors decided the affiliate needed ongoing funding to be sustainable. Many affiliates operated ReStores across the […]
Whirlpool Scratch and Dent Sale! (April 1 – 30)
Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga has always looked to provide the very best for its ReStore customers. Now, thanks to an incredible partnership with Whirlpool Canada, The Burlington ReStore will be providing something it has never had before, brand new appliances. The ReStore, located at 1800 Appleby Line, will be selling brand new scratch and dent […]
Helping ReFurnish homes with Halton Region
Habitat for Humanity wants to build a world where everyone has a safe place to call their own. Traditionally, we addressed this by building affordable homes, but in the past three years, we’ve expanded our programs and forged new partnerships to help more people in more ways than ever before. That’s why we’re so happy […]
4 Reasons to ‘Tidy Up’ and Donate Your Furniture
Netflix took the world by storm when Marie Kondo came along and offered tips on how to ‘tidy up’ your home with her new hit TV series. From saving space to achieving peace of mind, one great habit that stemmed from Kondo’s show was the increase in material donations. While its focus remains on clothing […]
Under Construction – A new Habitat for Humanity affiliate in Burlington
As part of our 20th Anniversary Celebrations, Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga is looking back at our history. Our first feature, written by Susan Goetz, focuses on the origins of Habitat HM – originally known as Habitat for Humanity Burlington. The founding of Habitat Burlington Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga began as a grassroots initiative of a […]
The Zoning Process: Challenges for Non-Profit Thrift Stores
Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin has heard on multiple occasions that our ReStores are considered “retail facilities”. This means that they are only allowed to operate on retail lands, or in employment lands with a restriction of 15 to 30 per cent of our net floor space allowed for retail. To some, the obvious solution would […]
Where to Donate Used Furniture with Free Pickup
There are millions of people living in the Greater Toronto Area, and many of those live with unwanted furniture cluttering their homes. This might be because these items were replaced, worn out or left the owners with no use for them. When getting rid of these items, the first instinct shouldn’t be to throw them […]