Habitat For Humanity

Ariel W.

The seed for Habitat for Humanity was planted at a community farm outside of Americus, Georgia by farmer and biblical scholar Clarence Jordan. Jordan along with Habitat founders Millard and Linda Fuller developed the concept of partnership housing. Those in need of shelter would work side by side with volunteers to build affordable homes at no profit. House payments would be combined with no interest loans provided by supporters which would then be used to build more homes. In 1973, the Fullers took their house building concept to Zaire where they worked for three years. When they returned to the United States they founded Habitat for Humanity International in 1976. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn became involved and raised awareness. Habitat is now in all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. They have helped 29 million to be able to afford safe shelter. In 1991 Habitat for Humanity launched the concept of the ReStore in Winnipeg, Canada. In 1992 the first Habitat for Humanity restore opened in the U.S. in Austin Texas. The ReStores accept donations from the community and home improvement stores and then resells the items to the public at a discounted price. The profit from the ReStore supports the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate. This ReStore is located in Delray Beach along Federal Hwy. I was pleasantly surprised by the breadth of items they carry. There were some very nice and reasonably priced furniture pieces along with mattresses, home decor, books, small appliances, art, paint, ceiling fans, and even clothes. Basically anything you would find in a home is sold here. This was actually one of nicer ReStores I have been in. I love their mission and this store is definitely worth checking out if you are in the area.

Frank De

the prices are good and everytime we stopped by there's always something new

Steve Ladue

Never know what goodies you will find

Jean

A fun place to bargain hunt.