The main mission of Wolf River Habitat for Humanity is building homes with low-income families in Shawano and Menominee counties.
The group will begin construction of its next project in April.
The Habitat for Humanity store at 320 E. Richmond St. is one of the ways the organization raises funds for its projects.
The store recently went through a major remodel, which included insulating the walls and ceiling, and making lumber racks and shelving units.
“We reorganized to create more space,” volunteer store manager Jerry Roloff said.
The improvements at the store were intended to create a more pleasant shopping experience for customers.
A grant from the Shawano Area Community Foundation funded weatherization efforts that “resulted in a big energy savings this winter season and a warmer temperature for our customers and volunteers,” Roloff said.
The store features donations of new or good usable items such as building construction materials, furniture, flooring, plumbing and lighting, doors and windows, appliances, cabinets, tools, household goods, hardware and fixtures.
New items come in every week.
“Enjoy the savings you will realize and help your community at the same time,” Roloff said.
Donations that are in good condition are tax deductible. Anyone who is planning to renovate, remodel or move and has usable items to donate is encouraged to contact the store. There is also a recycling program for broken appliances.
“We are growing with increasing numbers of donations and number of people patronizing our store,” Roloff said. “We’re growing to the point where three days of operation are needed.”
The store is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. An open house will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday to celebrate the store’s improvements and new hours.
The Wolf River Habitat for Humanity board of directors’ officers are Kevin Culhane, president; Steve Thompson, vice president; Roger Olson, treasurer; and Ross Fugill, secretary.
For information, call 715-524-3007.
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