News and Press

The Habitat ReStore of Northern Virginia has been featured on major television networks including Fox 5, Channel 9 and NBC 4; the Washington Post, and local community newspapers.

The Habitat ReStore benefits all members of the community. Not only does it provide a space for donors to dispose of perfectly good materials, it prevents waste from filling up landfills, provides a wonderful place for people to volunteer their time and energy and most of all brings in revenue for the Northern Virginia affiliate of Habitat for Humanity. Read about us in the news!

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, ReStore

July 8 2010
Item Type: ABC7 News
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It looks like recycling isn't just for newspapers and aluminum cans. The housing bust has led to a booming market for businesses that re-sell everything from old homes. At Habitat for Humanity's Alexandria ReStore in Hybla Valley, for example, shoppers can find just about everything, including the kitchen sink. And one for the bathroom, too.

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ReStore Chantilly art show and silent auction

June 7, 2010
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Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia’s ReStore Chantilly is partnering with the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, VA for a special Art Show.

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Local Interior Designers Help Habitat for Humanity Annual event at ReStore raises $7,000.

May 6, 2010
Item Type: Newspaper Article
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For the third year in a row this April, uptown met downtown for a special one-day sale at the Alexandria/Mount Vernon Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

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ReStore Benefits Housing for Needy

January 28, 2010
Item Type: Newspaper Article
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The Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia ReStore at 7770 Richmond Highway sponsored a wellness day on Saturday, Jan. 23, at its warehouse. A steady stream of families and individuals came into the rear warehouse site to visit the event’s sponsors in the nutritional, fitness area, and related organizations who were handing out their literature, free advice and counseling, and sponsoring a raffle. Approximately 25 volunteers and staff were on hand and busy moving donated or purchased furniture and other items in and out of the warehouse building.

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In a Recession, Second Hand Mania Sets In

January 13, 2010
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Habitat ReStore is the place to found items needed for renovation. This store truly has everything including the kitchen sink – as well as doors and windows and appliances and paint and much more

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Recycled Building Material Business Booms in Bad Economy

25-Aug-08
Item Type: Television News Story
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The economic crunch may be hurting the housing market, but its helping a 4-year old building materials enterprise run by Habitat for Humanity in Northern Virginia.

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