New Year, New Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Hamilton, NJ (01/17/2020) – The new year brings new beginnings as Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County and Greater Trenton-Princeton opens its second ReStore!  Volunteers and patrons alike are welcome to shop and support Habitat at the new ReStore in Independence Plaza on South Broad Street in Hamilton.  A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Friday, January 17^th, at 9:30am!  Hamilton Mayor-Elect Jeff Martin will be in attendance.

ReStore shoppers can find good deals at affordable prices, all for a great cause!  Each purchase supports Habitat for Humanity’s local affordable housing initiatives. After the ribbon cutting, the Hamilton ReStore will be open 10AM – 6PM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, as well as 9AM – 6PM on Saturdays.

Habitat for Humanity is excited to bring its ReStore to Hamilton.  The organization has a major presence in the community through its housing programs. In the neighborhood surrounding the ReStore, Habitat has two new affordable homes under construction as well as numerous repair projects for low to moderate-income homeowners.

Habitat’s CEO, Lori Leonard, is ecstatic. She says, “Hamilton has been a wonderful partner in bringing more affordable homes to the community and stepping up to address the need for repairs for low-income homeowners.  With the ReStore, we can further our partnership with the town by providing jobs, volunteer opportunities, and wonderful home goods for locals to purchase!”

The ReStore is Habitat for Humanity’s retail operation that is open to the public, selling discounted housewares and building materials.  You can find donated items, new and used, from residents and local business.  The inventory is always changing, so every time you visit there is something new and unique to find! Visit the Habitat website www.habitatbcgtp.org/restore, or call (856) 439 – 6717 for more information.

About Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County and Greater Trenton-Princeton

Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County and Greater Trenton-Princeton (Habitat BCGTP) is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, which operates through local affiliates so all functions have maximum relevance to individual communities.  In January 2017, the two affiliates of Burlington County and Trenton merged to make a greater impact on affordable housing options in New Jersey.  Since inception, the affiliates have collectively built and repaired 150+ homes throughout the Burlington and Mercer area, serving 49 cities and over 750,000 residents.  To learn more about  Habitat BCGTP, visit http://www.habitatbcgtp.org.