
Donate to the Habitat ReStoreAnyone can donate! Individuals, businesses, stores, manufacturers, congregations, rehabbers, owners demolishing buildings, municipalities, agencies...anybody. You receive a tax deduction and reduce waste. Most importantly, every donation helps our Partner Families achieve their dream of affordable homeownership. Share your ReStore donation information at 847-249-3160 or via e-mail at donations@habitatlc.org. Please include information about the item you wish to donate such as its condition, age and location. After we receive your information, we'll contact you. |
Donation Criteria |
AppliancesAll appliances must be clean and in 100% working condition and include all knobs, trays, burners, shelves, etc. Dishwashers - Due to 2014 U.S EPA guidelines, all dishwashers must be newer than 2011 Microwaves 7 years old or newer and working properly Refrigerators, stoves, Cook-Tops, Washers & Dryers 10 years old or newer Water Heaters 3 years old or newer WindowsAll vinyl windows must be 10 years old or newer Only new wood windows accepted No cracks or missing panes All windows must include appropriate hardware, if applicable Window sashes are required Floor CoveringNew and used carpeting may be accepted if clean and in good condition, rolled up and measured New and gently used Linoleum/Vinyl accepted. All material should be clean, rolled up, and marked with measurements. Hardwood flooring must be in excellent condition and nail free Ceramic tile and stone tile in a minimum of 5 unopened boxes if new and unused, clean with no cracks and unbroken Landscape Material
*Subject to Seasonal Restrictions. Please call ahead*
New patio and paving stones Patio furniture Some bricks - Clean, no dirt. Please call in advance Plumbing ProductsFaucets which are newer and meet federal standards may be accepted Plumbing fixtures which are neat, clean, working and in usable condition may be accepted White or Beige Toilets which are clean, no cracks, complete condition and in working condition (which include the tank top) may be accepted |
Cabinets/CountertopsCabinets accepted if they are in good condition, 15 years old or newer, with operable doors and drawers attached and clean and free of rot Cabinets: No cabinet doors & cabinet drawers without entire cabinet All cabinets must be free of rot and in good, usable conditionCounter-tops: Granite, Corian, Marble countertops accepted if clean and in straight pieces. Sorry, no Formica or laminate Wood, lumber, trim & sidingAccept full and 1/2 sheets of plywood
Accept full lengths of lumber (8 ft)
Accept clean, full sheets of drywall - no partial sheets
Trim accepted in minimum 6' length
Must be free of rot, nails, and screws
Accept new, full boxes of siding only
DoorsAll doors must be in good condition, free of rot, cracks and holes Both exterior and interior doors which are new or gently used may be accepted The ReStore will accept new, unused shower doors. VehiclesHabitat accepts donations of cars, trucks, boats and other vehicles Call 877- 277-4344 or visit www.carsforhomes.org with your title, VIN and donor information MoneyMonetary donations can be made through our secure online system HERE |
FurnitureWe do not accept upholstered furniture, mattresses or box springs. Wooden furniture accepted: dressers with drawers/knobs, bed frames, end tables, coffee tables, dining room sets and chairs Office furniture: desks, chairs, shelving Please send pictures to: donations@habitatlc.org or call 847-249-3160 Electrical and Light FixturesAll Electrical parts, lights, wiring and hardware are accepted. All light fixtures must be in good, working condition, clean and rust-free. Sorry, we do not accept ceiling fans. Used fluorescent fixtures and bulbs cannot be accepted Please call (847)249-3060 to discuss possible donation of any bulbs, new or used. HardwareHardware for doors, cabinets, etc. may be accepted in good condition and rust-free Please separate all hardware by typeNails, screws, nuts or bolts must be in original packaging - only half boxes or fuller will be accepted (Please, no mixed boxes, coffee cans, Starbucks bags... :-) Roofing MaterialShingles must be new and in complete packages Metal roofing in full lengths only Most roofing material donations are accepted Please call ahead to make sure we are accepting roofing at the time of your donation Unfortunately, we cannot accept...Paint including spray paint Broken and old appliances Mattresses or upholstered furniture Exercise equipment Cordless Tools Window blinds or curtains Cast Iron Sinks Fluorescent light fixtures or bulbs Unframed mirrors Televisions Musical Instruments Baby Items such as car seats, cribs or high chairs Used Shower Doors |
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