Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Specialties

Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Habitat for Humanity ReStores are proudly owned and operated by local Habitat for Humanity affiliates, and proceeds are used to build homes, community, and hope locally and around the world.

Providing alternative disposal for useable items:

In the U.S. more than 325 million tons of recoverable building materials are generated every year. The Habitat ReStore connects unwanted building materials, appliances, furniture and home goods with people who can use them. ReStore has diverted tons of materials away from the landfill.

History

Established in 2005.

In September 1992, the first Habitat for Humanity ReStore in the U.S. opened its doors in Austin, Texas. At that time, the Habitat ReStores were known to sell building materials only. Today, with approximately 500 stores strong in 3 countries and growing, the Habitat ReStores sell everything from household items to furniture to building materials. The Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore opened it’s doors in late 2005 and continues to grow steadily impacting the community, environment and building efforts in a positive light.

Meet the Manager

Tari D.

Manager

Prior to joining the ReStore staff, Tari spent 30 plus years in the building industry as a contractor and co-​owner of Ogden and Adams Lumber in Cedar Rapids. During this time he was very active in the Home Builders Association having served on the Boards of Directors of the Local, State and National Chapters. He has been recognized as «Remodeler of the Year»,” Volunteer of the Year” and” Associate of the Year” and was elected to the «Hall of Fame» of the Greater Cedar Rapids Area Home Builders Association in 2011.

After retiring from Ogden & Adams Lumber in 2012, he became a full time volunteer at the ReStore. Tari was appointed Director of the ReStore in August of 2015.