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ReStore Opens in Miramichi by Gail Collette

ReStore has come to Miramichi so residents can get
bargains on new and gently used merchandise that is tax free.
Purchases provide funds for Habitat for Humanity NB, which
has built two duplexes in Miramichi recently for families in
need. Shopping at ReStore is a win-win!
The store sells an array of home and office furnishings,
home decor, lighting, small appliances, luggage, pet food,
construction materials, cleaning supplies, new clothing and
much more. The kids can check out the growing toy, game
and holiday section. The media room has a great selection of
books, movies and music.
When you donate items such as those listed above, ask
for a charitable donation tax receipt. ReStore relies on ReStore recently opened in Miramichi at 2368 King George Hwy.
personal and corporate donations. If you are downsizing or fundraising and home building.
moving, please think of the good you could do donating to The Miramichi ReStore had three generations of
ReStore. volunteers and workers who helped set up the store for its
The duplexes recently built by Habitat for Humanity opening last August. Roger Collette, his son Tim and his
provide a home for four families that pay a low interest grandson Sam recommend volunteering as a family activity.
mortgage. The payments go back into the non-profit Even before opening day, donations were coming in
organization to build more homes. The families involved will regularly. Miramichi is definitely a warm, giving community.
volunteer with the organization to give back to other families. Habitat’s chief executive officer, Perry Kendall, says that
One of the families had lost their previous home in a fire. fundraising is ongoing. It is essential to “keep things
Although they earn a steady income, a new home may not (merchandise) running through” the store.
have been possible without Habitat for Humanity and Manager Shane Tucci has established a friendly
ReStore. Now they have a safe home where they can raise atmosphere in the store because of his personable, efficient
their daughter. Habitat is hoping to build a development of nature. The friendly, hard-working staff are happy to help.
many more homes in the area. It is good for the environment when a person donates
In Miramichi, the municipal government donated land new and gently used items, rather than sending goods to the
for the duplexes and the provincial government has recently landfill. To buy used, rather than new, is to be an
increased their support for Habitat projects. environmentalist.
This community effort requires volunteers. In ReStore, ReStore is located on 2368 King George Highway in the
volunteers are needed as greeters, department merchandisers, building with Rice King and Branded on the Boulevard. The
back shop processors and product testers. As well, volunteers store hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm. The phone
are important when it comes to store maintenance, number for possible donation pick-up is 506-773-3265.
There is plenty of parking and space at the far end of the
building to drop off donations.

Helping to get ReStore set up were Sam MacKay Collette, ReStore staff: Stephanie Comeau, Chris Carlton, Shane
Tim Collette, and Roger Collette. Tucci, Brennan McKibbon

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