Habitat for Humanity of Martin County understands "going green". The Habitat ReStore saves tons of material from ever reaching the landfill by recycling. It is a nonprofit "Salvage Superstore warehouse" selling recycled, donated building materials cabinets, appliances AND homegoods.
Our deconstruction projects produce some vintage materials...reclaimed pecky cypress wall and ceiling planks and original Dade County Pine Flooring boards from a 1940's Montgomery Ward cottage donated to Habitat ReStore by South Florida Water Management as seen in the attached photos.
Martin County Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that builds partnerships with volunteers, families, and the community to transform lives and revitalize neighborhoods by enabling families in need to own an affordable home. Habitat is currently one of the only providers of homeownership opportunities to working families at 25%-50% median family income (approximately $14,000 - $34,000 for a family of four). Habitat for Humanity has a unique organizational philosophy that maximizes the transformative effects of building and buying a home in Martin County.
Homeownership through Habitat is a 'hand up' not a 'hand out'. Completed homes are sold to pre-selected families who are required to complete 300 sweat equity/volunteer hours and pay an affordable, no-interest mortgage back to Martin County Habitat for Humanity giving them a profound sense of ownership. All Habitat homes are built by community volunteers, keeping costs low.