Cent-Wise donates to Bend Habitat ReStore
Cent-Wise Sporting Goods and Hardware Store in Redmond on Tuesday donated $21,000 in inventory to the Bend Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
The donation of new merchandise includes; paint, light bulbs, plumbing supplies, tools, tool pouches, hardware items and shelving brackets. A donation this size will benefit the Bend Area Habitat ReStore greatly and help Habitat to continue to serve low-income families.
Mark Quinlan, Executive Director for Bend Area Habitat for Humanity says, “The donation from Cent-Wise is a wonderful surprise. It will make a big difference for our organization and the lives of families we serve.”
“Businesses like Cent-Wise that donate to our ReStore help make it possible for us to be able to partner with low-income families and help them to purchase and own their own homes. We are honored to be selected as the recipient for this donation from Cent-Wise.”
About the ReStore:
The ReStore is a used and surplus building supply outlet, offering a huge selection of building material, appliances and furniture at 50-75% off regular retail prices. Donate and shop: windows, doors, furniture, cabinets and appliances to lumber, flooring and paint, tile, lighting, plumbing, electrical, heating and hardware. All ReStore proceeds benefit Bend Area Habitat for Humanity.
About Bend Habitat for Humanity
Bend Area Habitat for Humanity, with God’s guidance, works in partnership with the community and with families in need to build quality, affordable homes in Bend and in Crook County. Bend Habitat also offers exterior home repair and weatherization services to low-income families. Bend Habitat has built 98 homes in Bend since 1989. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds simple, decent homes with the help of the future homeowners. Families are required to complete 400-600 hours of sweat equity (volunteer hours). Habitat homes are sold to families with a 0% mortgage through Habitat. The homeowners’ monthly mortgage payments are used to build more Habitat homes. For more information, visit bendhabitat.org.
About Cent-Wise:
Cent-Wise, started by Vern Patrick in 1948, is locally owned and operated. They sell sporting goods, hardware and equipment for rental. They have been in downtown Redmond for more than 65 years. Vern and the Patrick family have been very supportive of the local community and very involved in Kiwanis. In fact, Vern Patrick Elementary School in Redmond is named after Vern Patrick. In addition to donating to multiple local organizations, Cent-Wise gives a $1,000 college scholarship to a graduating Redmond High School student every year.
