A Message from our Executive Director: Habitat ReStore Closure

Dear Habitat Supporters,

Since 1986, Alachua Habitat for Humanity has helped over 300 families achieve their dream of affordable homeownership. In recent years, we have seen an alarming increase in applications for our homeownership program, reflecting the growing need for safe, affordable housing in our community. After extensive discussions with our Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team, we have decided that the most effective way to meet this demand and advance our mission is to focus 100% on our affordable housing program.

We have made the difficult decision to permanently close our Alachua Habitat for Humanity ReStore. With growing costs and decreased sales, the ReStore has not been a sustainable operating channel for our non profit. To best serve our community, we must now reallocate our resources to strengthen and expand our homeownership program.

Our ReStore will officially close its doors on Friday, November 8th at 12:00 PM, and we will no longer be accepting donations or scheduling pickups as of October 23rd. Starting on October 23rd, we will hold final sales to sell as much of the remaining inventory as possible.

We are grateful to each of you—our donors, shoppers, and supporters. Your involvement with Habitat has helped fund homes, strengthen neighborhoods, and spread hope to many families in Alachua County. Your contributions have been an integral part of our mission.

While this transition is difficult, our commitment to building homes, communities, and hope is stronger than ever. Together, we will continue to make a lasting impact by offering safe, affordable housing to those who need it most.

For more information about the ReStore closure, please visit our website at alachuahabitat.org/restore.

Thank you for your continued support of our mission. Together, we will continue to build more homes, communities, and hope.

Sincerely,

The Alachua Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team