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ReStores offer quality used and surplus building materials,
appliances and furniture at a fraction of normal prices,
while helping to fund Habitat for Humanity house construction.
We rely on volunteers to help reduce overhead and
make it possible to convert ReStore revenues into more
"simple, decent homes".
Volunteer opportunities now open:
**Warehouse Assistant
**Retail Assistant
PLEASE CALL 755-1840 FOR INFORMATION OR TO APPLY
180 W. Joe Orr Road - Chicago Heights
Hours: Wednesday - Thursday - Friday (9-6)
Saturday (8-3)
We accept donations of new or gently used materials.
Call 755-1840 to arrange for a pick-up.
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Please visit the "Our Sponsors" section of this
site. We hope you will support the companies
that have chosen to help us build homes for
deserving working families.
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Home Dedication Scheduled for Saturday, September 6th --- 10AM - Noon
14338 Normal Avenue
(Click here for map)
We are thankful for volunteer crews from the Cook County Sheriffs Office
who have been leading the work on this site. Join us on September 6th
for a joyous celebration.
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This year we will build three homes in partnership with
Mayor Zenovia Evans and the Village of Riverdale.
Pictured below is Mayor Evans and the
affiliate Executive Director, David Tracy.
Mayor Evans, along with the Riverdale elected officials
and staff were touring the homes on 137th Street.
August 27, 2008 - The roofs are on and work is advancing
both inside and outside the houses. Next up is installation of
windows and doors and vinyl siding. Join us to help by clicking on
"Volunteer Now" at the top of this page.
WBBM-TV (CBS2) SUPPORTS OUR PROJECT IN RIVERDALE
We are delighted to report that CBS2 will be covering the building
of one of our houses in Riverdale. Please follow the updates on the
CBS2 Morning News (5-7AM).
Important Information About These Jobsites:
Please use the link found at the top of each page
(Volunteer Now) to sign-up for volunteering. We value your
time and promise to provide a very rewarding experience.
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ALL VOLUNTEERS COME TO
THE JOBSITE WITH PROPER FOOTWEAR --- EITHER
WORK BOOTS, HIKING BOOTS OR GYM SHOES WITH LACES.
DO NOT WEAR SANDALS, CROCS, OR ANY
UNLACED SHOES!!!
[We also request that necklaces and large rings be left at home. Please read
our Construction Safety Guide before coming to the jobsite.]
Please always remember to print a map to the sites --- here are
two links: 13744 S. State Street - Riverdale
67 / 73 E. 137th Street - Riverdale
Thank you very much for helping us to provide
safe, affordable housing for hard working families.
WELCOME!
The
official State of Illinois Comprehensive Housing Plan indicates
there are over 58,000 households in the southern suburbs defined
as having "housing problems". This means they are paying too much
of their monthly income for housing (30%, 40%, 50%+) and /or living
in substandard quality or overcrowded conditions. This is
the market we are trying to assist with our simple, decent homes.
The
houses built by HFHCSS are sold to those in need at no profit and
with an interest free loan maintained by the affiliate. Habitat
is not a giveaway program. In addition to a down payment and monthly
mortgage payments, homeowners invest hundreds of hours of their
own labor - sweat equity - into building their Habitat house and
the houses of others.
However,
to continue fulfilling our mission we need your help. We rely on
the generosity of our fellow citizens to help build these homes
and, importantly, to pay for the materials used in their construction.
When you consider that only 200 donations of $300 would pay for
one of our houses it seems reasonable to expect that we will achieve
our annual goal of building eight houses.
Of
course, you're financial donation is fully tax deductible. Likewise,
if you have materials to donate we can provide all of the necessary
documentation necessary for your tax return. Please consider helping
HFHCSS to build more houses for working families who truly deserve
our support.
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