MANSFIELD — The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is in the process of relocating to downtown Mansfield.
The store’s 2151 Stumbo Road location closed in late March, and the business is expected to reopen at 115 Park Avenue West (directly across from the Holiday Inn) on Wednesday, April 10.
“There were a couple factors, space definitely being one of them, but there’s also the appeal of being downtown, when so much is going on. That definitely played a factor,” said Veronna Drane, executive director.
The ReStore sells new and gently-used furniture, appliances and building materials at discounted prices with proceeds supporting Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building and repairing houses in Richland and Crawford Counties.
Since coming to Richland County in 1988 and Crawford in 1989, Drane said, the organization has completed approximately 50 projects. This includes new constructions, repairs and rehabs.
Currently, volunteers are working on a single-family home in Mansfield. It’s expected to be completed by late June.
The local ReStore opened at the Hawkins Corner building about three-and-a-half years ago, and moved to Stumbo Road in 2017 — after a series of other moves.
Drane is hopeful about the Mansfield location, which will offer 9,000 square-feet of space.
“The goal of the restore has always been to make enough money to cover the costs of Habitat for Humanity’s projects, and we’re still working towards that goal,” she said. “Having that larger space with more foot traffic, we hope to reach that dream.”
The ReStore’s hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Donations can be dropped off during store hours, and pickup can be arranged for larger items by calling 419-524-8416.
