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ReStore Recap: Giving Back, Festive Decorations, and More!

ReStore Recap: Giving Back, Festive Decorations, and More!

Whether you want to get out of the house and volunteer or make your space more joyful and creative, you can do both of these things and stay warm and cozy the entire time. This edition of the ReStore Recap will provide plenty of DIY projects, opportunities to volunteer at our ReStore locations to become a Winter Warrior, plus a couple of great features on partnerships that have blossomed throughout the year.

 

A rendering of a city park.

Business Donor Spotlight: American Society of Landscape Architects

ASLA, the American Society of Landscape Architects, is partnering with ReStore to support communities and combat climate change. ASLA's members design parks, gardens, and playgrounds, and are committed to creating sustainable designs. After hosting their annual conference in Minneapolis in 2023, ASLA donated over 290,500 pounds of materials to ReStore and hopes to maintain a long-term partnership for years to come.

 

Four people moving a couching into a living room.

Local Group Stages Habitat Home with ReStore

Melissa Evans and Kristin Campbell, co-founders of the Minneapolis Area chapter of the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA), recently partnered with ReStore to support future Habitat homebuyers by transforming a vacant Habitat home into a welcoming space. The project highlights the power of an inviting, well-furnished space in elevating hope and improving lives. 

 

Minimalist and-made yarn stockings and Christmas ornaments in a living room.

4 Simple Decorating Ideas for the Holidays

The holidays can be either exciting and stressful – or both! By simplifying your holiday decorating, you can save money and time while fully enjoying the season. Using items from nature and repurposing items can feel better than buying new. Check out these tips from guest blogger Jill O’Gorman.

 

Jan and WCCO hosts with a variety of hand-made Christmas trees.

DIY Christmas Trees for Under $50 [VIDEO]

How many holiday trees could you create for less than $50? Find out how many New Brighton ReStore Manager Jan came up with on WCCO’s DIY Friday, and just how easy it is to create budget-friendly gifts and decorations to celebrate the season.

 

A smilng person in a blue ReStore t-shirt.

Warm Your Heart and Become a Winter Warrior

Looking for winter volunteering opportunities in Minnesota? Join our Winter Warriors program and make a difference in your community! Volunteer three or more times from January to March, or on designated Winter Warriors days, and earn the title "Winter Warrior" along with some awesome swag. Whether you prefer indoor or outdoor projects, there are plenty of ways to get involved, including volunteering at our ReStore locations. Become a Winter Warrior and stay warm while making a positive impact!

 


Have items to donate? If you're working on fall cleaning and organizing, you may have items you no longer want or need. Donating to ReStore is easy! You can drop off your donation or schedule a pickup.

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