A HOME IMPROVEMENT AND DIY THRIFT STORE

BY ANN PARK

Affordable housing is a difficult thing to find for many people these days. That’s what makes the Weber Habitat for Humanity

ReStore an excellent local resource for people needing a place to live. Wendy Vinhage, the Executive Director, said, “The calls for help keep coming in every day.”

Independently owned Habitat for Humanity ReStores have been helping people fix their homes for nearly fifty years.

“You’ll find everything from tile to plumbing and electrical supplies to cabinets and furniture,” said Executive Director Wendy Vinhage. “It’s a home improvement thrift store with every kind of lighting you can imagine.”

If you need home repairs, be sure to check the Habitat ReStore Facebook page to find out when the next 50% Off Saturday sale is.

Located at 3111 Wall Ave. in Ogden, Utah, the Weber ReStore is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and donations are accepted on the same days from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vinhage says affordable home ownership is the biggest issue she’s seen in her nonprofit work, and it’s the number one way people can remain stable. She believes everyone should have the opportunity to achieve and build home equity. “That’s what gets me up in the morning.”

Skilled volunteers and those with access to materials are always needed. If you’re an individual or business wanting to donate time or resources, contact Matt at the store or at matthewfarmer@habitatwd.org.

“We would like to give a huge thank you to Wendy Vinhage our past Executive Director who is no longer with the organization. She did an amazing job that we will never forget,” says Matthew Farmer, who has stepped in to take over the role. “We look forward to continuing our work to serve our communities in need.”