Want to help yourself while helping others? How about turning shopping for your home into a treasure hunt? How about changing lives in a big way with almost no effort on your part? Foothills Habitat for Humanity checks off all three above and so much more.
Foundation to Finishing Touches for Your Project
Being big fans of saving money, my husband and I are frequent shoppers at Foothills Habitat for Humanity. As homeowners, we seem to have one project after another, small to big, facing us each year. Some years, it is nothing more than painting a wall or two. Other years, it's been remodeling a kitchen or bathroom from start to finish. Our golden rule is to repurpose what we own first and then add what we need from Foothills Habitat for Humanity. We move to buying from other sources only after we've checked off those two boxes. Foothills Habitat for Humanity has saved us thousands of dollars throughout the years. All it takes is flexibility and patience in equal measure.
Foothills Habitat for Humanity's inventory is ever-changing because it's made of donated used and new items. But unlike a traditional thrift store model, Foothills Habitat for Humanity sells items sourced from building suppliers, contractors, and everyday households. Everything from collectibles to new building materials is sold at Foothills Habitat for Humanity. You will never find the same thing in stock so that every visit will bring a fresh treasure hunt. Picture this: a HUGE warehouse-sized building containing everything from a Wedgewood Osborne Bone China 90-piece set to pallets of brand-new decorative tile for flooring, walls, countertops, and backsplash. I can't guarantee you'll always find exactly what you need, but I assure you that you'll always find something that's part of the project you have in mind.
Millions Helped and Millions Saved
In the late 1960s, Habitat's founders, Millard, and Linda Fuller, built a concept that centered on those in need of shelter working alongside volunteers to build decent, reasonably priced houses. The idea was that homes would be built without profit because of donated materials and volunteer labor. Additionally, new homeowners' house payments would be combined with no-interest loans provided by supporters and money earned by fundraising to create "The Fund for Humanity," which would then be used to build more homes. 1973, the first Habitat for Humanity home was built in San Antonio, Texas. Since then, this non-profit organization has impacted the lives of millions of people. Countless lives have been touched, from newly built homes to neighborhood revitalization programs. Read on to learn about one of the lesser-known ways Habitat for Humanity makes a big impact in the lives of those you wouldn't necessarily think would need the help of this powerful organization.
Aging in Place with Habitat for Humanity
Older Americans are one of the fastest-growing segments of the population. Many are people are living in homes that are not set up for aging in place safely. Yet decades of research indicate that remaining within their community and living as independently as possible is key to the quality of life. Habitat for Humanity collaborates with families, community members, and local organizations to provide homes that support older adults' independence. This is done with an evidence-based approach of a layered assessment process coupled with unique solutions for each individual's needs.
The individual's initial assessment of the living situation is done to understand the person's daily living activities. Health and human services professionals then review that assessment. A second evaluation is then done on the home's repair and modification needs to determine what can be done to make it a safer, healthier living environment. Modifications often include adding walk-in showers, raised toilets, lever door handles, ramps, and railings.
To make the most significant difference to the most people possible, Habitat for Humanity has long-standing relationships with supporters like Lowe's. Since 2003, Lowe's has maintained a national partnership with Habitat for Humanity, providing volunteers, materials, and financial donations. This is just one of many ways Habitat for Humanity remains an integral part of improving lives, and by shopping at Foothills Habitat for Humanity, you support important programs like Aging in Place. Please visit Foothills Habitat for Humanity for a fun way to make a massive difference in the lives of others.
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Foothills Habitat for Humanity
8292 Industrial Ave.
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 797-8673
Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays from 10 am until 4:30 pm.
Also, visit their Facebook page for recent additions to your local Habitat for Humanity store.
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