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Summer 2016 Newsletter FAMILY UPDATES Vol. XXI No. 2 Martinez Family Home Dedication April 17th was an exciting day for the OUR MISSION Escalante family, as we broke ground on their future home on Royal Avenue in Seeking to put God’s love Eugene. Our 55th house marks the first local into action, home to be sponsored almost entirely by an Habitat for Humanity individual donor –in memory of his dear brings people together friend, Mr. Lee Fischer, a lifelong housing to build homes, advocate! communities, and hope. The donor blessed the home and wished the family well on their journey to Office Hours homeownership. The Escalante family is so Mon.-Fri. 9:00-4:00 grateful to their home sponsors, including Ephrem Compte, the Oregon Association of Phone: 541-741-1707 Realtors HOME Foundation with support Fax: 541-741-6743 from the Eugene Association of Realtors, Email: Seneca Sawmill Company, and Forrest Paint. [email protected] Luvert Family Home Dedication Website: www.sehabitat.org

ReStore In February, we celebrated the Phone: 541-344-4809 dedication of the Martinez family home and Habitat’s first Interfaith Build –a Store Hours: landmark collaboration between four Tues.-Sat. 10:00-6:00 local congregations and other community Donation Hours: partners. Brenda and Andres Martinez Tues.-Sat. 10:00-5:30 spoke of their gratitude for the interfaith effort that built their home and extended a huge thank you to the home sponsors: First On June 18, Kenya Luvert and her 2016 Board of Directors Congregational Church, Central Lutheran daughter, Jeyla, gathered with Habitat Ryan Bishop, President Church, Central Presbyterian Church, supporters and family to celebrate the Helen Torres, Vice President Temple Beth Israel, and Pacific Continental completion of their home. This home Jered Souder, Treasurer Bank. Additional support was provided by dedication marks a huge accomplishment Cory Dawson, Secretary Seneca Sawmill Company. for Kenya. While completing her 315 sweat equity hours, she was busy working, being a Escalante Family Groundbreaking single mom, and earning a Master’s Degree Don Colgan in Social Work! She received her degree one Zack Fuchs week before getting the keys to her new Mary Merriman home. Congratulations, Kenya! Cindy Pahs We are deeply grateful to sponsors Ninkasi Alain Rebeyrol Brewing Co., Chambers Construction, Sarah-Kate Sharkey Chambers Family Foundation, the Oregon Association of Realtors with support from the Springfield Board of Realtors, and First Congregational Church for making this home possible. Summer 2016 HABITATIONS 2 FAMILY UPDATES (continued) AFRC Partners with Habitat to Build a Home for the Navarrete Bravo Family June 25 was the kick-off for the construct the home, strengthen the construction of a house for Nayeli neighborhood, and build a better Navarrete Bravo and her daughter, community. Alitza, who joined local community members, volunteers and sponsors to A predecessor organization begin building her future home –the to AFRC, the Northwest Forestry final lot in the Meyer Estates community Association, partnered with Habitat for in Springfield! Humanity 22 years ago to build a home in Eugene. The couple who purchased The American Forest Resource that home raised their family there Council (AFRC) is generously and recently paid off their mortgage. sponsoring this home in an effort to AFRC wants to revive this community demonstrate community goodwill and partnership by building Nayeli’s home the benefits of using wood products. and hopes to collaborate with other Generous gifts from many forestry Habitat affiliates in the future. industry members will be used to

Meet the Richer Family Habitat welcomes our newest partner family, the Richer family! Ann and her 14-year old son, Gilbert, were accepted into the program in February and have since been working hard on their sweat equity hours helping at Habitat events, attending educational classes, and working on the build site.

Ann is a substitute teacher in the Eugene 4J and Springfield School Districts and is also an Educational Assistant.

Living in sub-standard housing conditions for the last 4 years, Ann longed for a home of her own. A volunteer recommended she apply to Habitat. Ann has done many home improvement projects on her rental house, so she is well- prepared for the Habitat program. Welcome to Ann and Donate your vehicle to Cars for Homes. Your recycled car will Gilbert! build a decent and affordable place to call home. Be sure to designate the proceeds to Springfield/Eugene Habitat for Humanity. Summer 2016 HABITATIONS 3 FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR The equity of for-profit and nonprofit for Humanity International, said, “Every organizations in the U.S., ranking them donation and helping hand Habitat has Habitat on three key factors: familiarity, quality received over the years made it possible Brand and consideration. for us to help millions of homeowners worldwide create a place to call home for As a loyal For 26 years, Springfield/Eugene themselves and their families.” supporter of Habitat for Humanity has partnered S/E Habitat, with families in Eugene and Springfield We appreciate that recognition of our you can be proud! We are excited to to build strength, stability and self- Habitat brand often helps open doors, announce that Habitat for Humanity has reliance through shelter. Through creating opportunities for donors and been named “Brand of the Year” in the our home construction and repair volunteers to foster hope that safe and social services nonprofit category based programs, 225 individuals have gained affordable shelter can be a reality for all on the 2016 Harris Poll EquiTrend® access to decent, affordable housing. God’s people. Equity Score. For the second year, the global nonprofit has been recognized for I hope you, along with thousands We know that the strength of the its strength in brand equity. of Habitat volunteers and donors brand is the result of everyone –every from our area who have supported us donation, every helping hand, every day, In addition, Habitat for Humanity with their time, talent, and financial every home. Thank you for changing earned the distinction of being named resources, will be uplifted and lives, creating community, and building the “Most Loved” and “Most strengthened by this recognition. Our hope here in Springfield and Eugene! Trusted” brand in its category this year. local efforts contribute to a world-wide The Harris Poll EquiTrend Study is an effort to eliminate poverty housing. As - Don Griffin,Executive Director annual survey that measures the brand Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat

MEET AMANDA ADAMS INTRODUCING STEVE PROSSER

Habitat is delighted to welcome Amanda Adams, our Steve Prosser joined the Habitat team in May as Site new Family Services & Volunteer Coordinator. She is Supervisor for our A Brush With Kindness home repair responsible for family selection, partner family support, program. After owning a general contracting company for and volunteer recruitment. Amanda has experience with 35 years, Steve brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. volunteer management, program development, and As the new site supervisor, he will oversee the assessment, marketing and communications. After receiving her B.S. planning, and repair of all our ABWK projects. He will work in Human Development & Family Science from OSU, she alongside homeowners and volunteers to ensure safe, timely spent two years serving with AmeriCorps as a Volunteer repairs –allowing local seniors, veterans, and people with Engagement Specialist at the Habitat Portland/Metro East disabilities to maintain their home affordably. affiliate. She has been excitedly putting her experience to Welcome to Habitat, Steve! work here in Eugene since late March! Summer 2016 HABITATIONS 4 CONTRIBUTORS, DONATORS, AND IN-KIND SUPPORTERS August 28, 2015 to June 7, 2016 The Board of Directors would like to thank the following donors, in-kind contributors, and grantors for their generous support of S/E Habitat for Humanity! We strive to recognize all our donors. If your name has been omitted, please let us know. Mardi M. Abbott Timothy & Lesley Monte & David Ronnel Curry Messiah Lutheran Hadeel Abuhmaid Bergquist Campbell Robin Cushman & John Missionary League Amanda Adams Carol Berkman & Shandy Carroll Hazen Naomi & Earl Fellows Ruth Adams Marvin Berkman, Paul & Marcia Caruso Rick Dancer Fidelity Brokerage Richard Ahrens M.D. Clint Case Victoria Daniels-Miller Services, LLC Robert & Alice Alban Roger & Robin Best Donna Cash Kathie Daugherty First Congregational Barbara Alberty, Alberty Dennis L. & Bonnie E. Central Lutheran Peter J. & Penelope J.S. Church Asset Management Betts Foundation Daugherty Mark & Gail Fischer ViJay Altergott Rae Lynn Biggerstaff Kenneth & Barbara Jayson Davis Cynthia Fitzgerald Jonah Alves Ryan Bishop Cerotsky Alisa Dean Charles Fletcher Jr. Ross Anderle Bliss Unlimited, LLC Chambers Family Dr. Philip Dean & Dr. Marilyn & L.B. Flick Frank & Dorothy Judy Boles Foundation Linda Church Vicki Flynn Anderson Nancy Bolin Donna Charko Anthony D. & Colleen Donna Fogelstrom James & Patricia Namihira Bolton H. Ronald & Gloria C. Dechiara Brad P. & Phyllis A. Anderson Jeannine Bonebrake Chess Cynthia M. Decker Fortier Laura Anderson Sheila & David Bong Karen J. Church Clay DeForge Cliff & Susanne Lynn Daniels & George Howard Bonnett & Citizens Bank Lisa DeHaas Fountain Anderson Judith Horstmann Josh Clark Stacy DeHart Kellie Fox Dennis & Mary Arendt Bernie W. & Virginia C. Kim Gibson Clark Diane & Richard Del Robert A. & Ruth Anne Miguel & Genoveva Bopp Richard & Connie Jo Guercio Fraley Armendariz Dianna Bordewick Clark Richard Desroches Paula Friedrich Jim Arscott Kenneth & Mary Brenda & George Dick & Joan Doering Randol & Laura Friesen Odell & Vicki L. Bostick Clarke Jeffrey Dore Lynn Frohnmayer Atwood Nancy Bray Barbara R. Clifgard David Dougherty Robert Funk Cara Axtell Forrest Brinkman Pam & Jay Clifton Patricia Doveri Donald Gall Rick Axtell Rosemary Brockmann Lyle & Sally Clingman Carolyn H. Dozois Ruben Garcia Avon Lee Babb William Brommelsiek Callan T. Coleman Susan A. Due-Donohue Cari Garrigus David Bakke Terry Brooks & Barry Heidi Coleman Sean & Elizabeth Dunn Laurence D. & Karen A. Bank of America McKenzie Don Colgan Michael Duran & Vicki Gazley Gerald A. Barker Grace A. Brown Gary Collins Morgan Anne Bridget Geertsen Constance Barr Jim & Jane Brown Jane Kitterman-Collins Jewel D. & Theodore P. Gloria J. Gehrman Marsha Barr John F. & Toni Brown Virginia L. Collins Ediger Chad & Carla Gilbert Mary A. Bartlett Anita Browning Ephrem Compte John & Vicki Edwards Glory Bee Dana Bassett Janessa Bruce Sarah Cooper Jan Eliot Steven & Susan Gordon Megan Bassett Amanda E. Bryan Alan Corbin Emerald Empire Rena R. & Willard E. Patricia Bates-Wickman Jim Bryson, Bryson Kaley Corliss Kiwanis Club Gowing Therese M. Bauer Distributing, LLC Susan Costa Blake & Jo Ann English Emily Gray Deb Bean B. Kevin & Ann C. Barbara W. Cowan & Nancy English Victoria V. Gray Betty & Henry Bendix Burgess Richard Larson Mallory Erb Don Griffin Teresa & Ronald U.S. Bancorp Laurie Cracraft Jeff Estuesta Pearl Rohrer Benedict Foundation Mick & Kristin Eugene Eye Care Joseph C. & Susan I. Jenny Bennett Sue Burkholder Cranston Joella & John Ewing Grigsby Helen Berg & Karen Charles E. Burnham Ronald & Suzanne Nancy Eyster Phillip L. & Margie Ramus Megan Burrows Crasilneck Nancie Fadeley Groshong Marti Sjurson Berger Skylar D. Bush Fred Crisman Scott Fagan Marise A. Gwin & Holly H. Cabell Lavonne Crone Louis O. Favreau Adrian C. Lawler Leonard & Janet Calvert Jack Cronin Lynn Feekin Dr. Phyllis Haddox, Jim & Joan Croteau TTE Summer 2016 HABITATIONS 5

Bruce Haines Ted L. & Rosalie J. Pamela Krause Vivian MacKenzie Gerard F. Moseley Donna Haines Hulbert Peter Kugler Kristin Mackey John Moseley Frank E. Hales Ted Hutchins John Kurtz Nicole Mannan Moss Adams LLP KayDee & Benjamin Three Rivers Kristin Kyle Jeannine M. Mart Martha Moultry Hallert Foundation Jenna LaBounty V. Maxine Mart Patricia S. Munden Jim & Diane Hallstrom Byron Inman Dan LaCoste Gary & Joan Martin James & Marilyn Andy Halpern Lisa Jean Irving Johanna Laemle, Alight Kenny Martin Murdock Monica & Brent Marie E. Jackson Photography Andres & Brenda Mary Jean Murphy, Hample James K. & Eileen M. Caroline Lafferty, Martinez Stella Lighting Laurel Hanley Jamieson Snotemp Diana Grace Masarie Mike Murphy Susan Hanner Marvin Janzen Kathleen & Steven Linda Massey Jean Names & Gary P. Vicky Hanson Fredrick E. Jasmer Lamberg Elizabeth & Fredrick Cross Sarah Harnsongkram Diane & George Jeffcott Lynn Landerholm Maurer Nicole Nawalaniec Michael Harrington Jennifer Jensen & Sean Scott Landgreen & Audrey McAtee Matthew Neale Georgie Harrison Vierra Susan Degen Jason McBriarty Cindy Nelson Becky & Donald David & Karen Jewett Nancy Landsverk Dave McBride Cynthia A. Nelson Haskins Clara M. Jones Cynthia Lane Matt McCarl Nicole & Nicholas J. Linda Sue Haskins Elene H. Jones Cameron Langham Michael David Nelson Gale & Rosie Hatleberg Margaret M. Judy Harold Lannom McCormick Gloria D. & Michael R. Paul M. Haugen, Brenda Kameenui Stephanie Lansdon Kara L. & Kendrick J. Nemson Snotemp David T. Kammerer Antoinette LeCouteur McDaniel Network for Good Tiffany Haugen Stephen Kanaga Frederick Ledgard Mark McGinley Loretta H. & Robert C. Jackie K. Hawks Rand Kaplan Sylvia Lee Doug McKay Nicklin David Hazen Gerald & Carolyn David & Kathryn Lees McKenzie Valley Ninkasi Brewing Jack E. & Sarah J. Keener Dennis & Judith Lees Presbyterian Church Company Heacock Michael & Nancy Debra Leiken Hans McKnight Northwood Christian Susan L. Hebel Keeton Donald & Marion Leslie Karen McPherson Church Chris & Ron Hegge Kristin M. & Nicholas Helen K. Lester DDS David & Loraine Mehl Nancy & David Novak Doris E. Helgerson D. Keith Levi Strauss & Co. Mary Merriman Jeffrey Nunley Chris Hemmings Joan C. Kelly SSCCIT Alyce L. Mertz Kenneth O’Connell Jaime Henslee-Koleno May Ree Kennedy Levi Strauss Fndtn Vol Walter & Nancy Meyer Nate Oeming Carol I. & Duane D. Jeanne & Kathleen Match Gifts Mary Miller Shannon O’Leary Hildebrand Kennett Mark Levy Ruth E. Miller Lanny & Steve Olivier Hugh W. Hiller Chip Kiger James Lewis Daniel R. & Shannan Madeleine Olmstead Matt Hilton Edward C. & Artha Phyllis Dee Lewis Mills Deborah L. Olson Bonnie Hirsch King Edward & Ann Cassandra & David Eric & Sheri Olson Kathi Hoffer Robert & Shirley Lichtenstein Misitano Melanie & Anil Gary Hoganson Kingsbury J. Ruth Lill Bill & Sharon Mitchell Oommen Robert & Janet Sherrill Kirchhoff Lisa Linden Tim G. Mitchell Oregon Assoc. of Hollander Allan Kluber Gary & Lynn Lineburg Ben Mondragon Realtors HOME Quentin & Jane Holmes Rita & Emil Klym Jacqueline & Richard Michael Mooser Foundation Chalmers Holte Kenneth Kodama Litchfield Dean & Ruth Oregon Women in Stanley Honn Donna Koechig Mark & Marie Litchman Mordhorst Timber Tim & Elaine Hooton Ruth A. Koenig Karen Locke Gay Morgan Matthew Otonicar Hop Valley Brewing James & Mary Koons Sally Lockhart Jonathan Morgan Linda D. Oxley Company Sergio G. Koreisha Lois M. Long Stephanie Moritz Pacific Continental Bank Elizabeth Hosokawa Nina Korican John & Pat Lorimer Darien & Karen Morray Cynthia Pahs David & Diane Howard Sharon L. Kouba Emily Loughran Melody Morrell Stan Paine & Catherine Kathryn Howe Vivienne Kouba Pam Love & George Jeff Morris Kennedy-Paine Jesse Howes Theodore E. Kowalczuk Koris William E. Morrisette Robert Painter Arlene Hudgins & Karen E. Sarno Suzanne K. Lucy John D. Morse & Neal John & Karen Hudspeth KPD Insurance Gary W. Lund W. Mandich Summer 2016 HABITATIONS 6

Lori Palermo & Dave Randy Richichi Greg & Marlen Jean Stover Alicia Voorhees Brow Jennifer Rickert Shepherd John Sugar Aaron Walker Jordan Pape Anthony Rico Sandra Shepherd Babs & Jim Sullivan George & Paula Walker Susie (Mary) Pape Donna Riddle William & Judith Summit Bank Raymond & Mary Nancy K. Pattison Robert J. Riecke & Sheppard Summit Funding Inc. Wallace Warren & Martha Pavlat Marilue McGrath Elizabeth A. Sherman Kurt & Sheila J. Sundahl Kelli S. & Marvin W. Jason Pellegrini Eliza Roaring Springs & Robert N. & Teresa Merrily & Martin Sutton Warner Nicole Peltz Owen Nelson Sherman Phil Sutton Phyllis Weare Bene & Maria Penaloza Caralee Roberts Robert & Nancy Shinn Eric Swegles Susan & Wayne Chris M. Percival Daren Roberts, Trinity Kristin Short Norma Sylwester Weidmann Robert Percy Real Estate Alice Silverstein Peter Tag Debbie A. & Dennis E. Jennifer Perkins Edith Roberts Jeff Simas Dorothy Tainton Weirich Barbara A. Perry, Ph.D. Sheri Roberts Trace Skopil Jeffery & Linda Taylor Cynthia Wenks & Michal & Robert L. Weiss, Tammy Roberts Rodney & Becky Slade Mary Jo Templeman Young Ph.D. Brian & Meredith Jennifer Slater Sherman Terry James & Sarah Weston Herbert & Jewelle Peters Robinson Paul & Roslynn Slovic Texas Roadhouse Rawlin Westover Karen Ingrid Petersen Tony Rodriguez, Square Bruce Smith The Kiva Michael Wherley Andria Peterson Deal Lumber Rhonda Smith & John The Oregon Community Douglas White Neil & Linda Peterson Linda & Thomas Roe M. Barrett Foundation Heather White Pete Peterson & Laura Romeyn Jodi Sommers DeeAnne & Jeffrey C. Chris Whittaker Christine A. Camille Ronzio Rabbi Ruhi Sophia Thomas Stacy Wiedenmann, Cunningham Sheri & Joe Rose Rick Sorric Loree J. Thompson Stella Lighting Inc. Todd Peterson Mary Roth Steve & Amelia Sorseth Sue Thompson George & Mary Wild Sterling Pew David & T.J. Russell Jered Souder Timber Products Altabelle Wildish John Pfanner Faye Sadowsky Tiffany C. Sousa Company James & Yvonne Ann Philavanh Royce & Phyllis John E. & Janet A. Mildred & Adalbert Wildish Gary & Laura Powell Saltzman Spindler Toepel Wildish Land Co. Joel L. & Deanna S. Scott & Gail Sandgathe Robbin Spraitz Helen Torres Sonia & Michael Wildish Powell Maria Santiago Marilyn & Randall Helen Towle Dave Williams Matt & Tanya Powell, Virginia Saunders Sprick Bruce Trafton, Scott Williams Windermere Real Lamoine & Enid Savage Miriam St. Clair & Edgewood Wade Williams Estate Jean Schapper Charles Guzis Townhouse Assn Erin Wilson Rev. Gary & Jane Powell Diane Schechter St. Thomas Episcopal Matt Tschetter, Feynman Raejean Wilson Jeremy Prickel Alan & Susan Schloss Church Group Michael & Monica Kelly Purdy Justin Schmick, Cox & Dennis & Katie Staples Patricia M. & Richard T. Wilton Kathy Pyfer Schmick, PC Virginia & William Turanski Katherine Tippens Dennis M. Quigley, CPA Rebecca C. Schoen Starling Shelley & Thomas Wiper David Quist Vicki Schoenleber J. Michael Starr Turner Barbara A. Wirtz Robert D. and Marcia H. Lisa Schor Brian Steckler Twin Rivers Rotary Saul Wold Randall Charitable Charles Schull John & Anita Stedman Tyree Oil, Inc. Gary Wolfe Trust Quentin & Sally Verner S. Steigleder Umpqua Bank Shari Wood Jeff Raymond Schwartz Carrie Steinbach United Way of Lane Robert L. & Mary Anne Alain Rebeyrol Janet E. Scott Lori Stenshoel County Woodell James & Connie Regali Patricia Seagrove Charles & Yvonne Roy Van Horn Michael Woodmansee Gerald Reicher Annie Seay Stephens Janet L. Van Nada Patricia Wren Suzie E. Remis Shannon Seulement Mark Ray Stephens Johanna Van Zee Carrie Wright Pamela Renfro Jeanne Seward-Walberg Eric Sternbach Sandra & Richard Kristine S. Wright Anne Reynolds John & Patrica Shama Ron Steury Vaughn Jane Yates Karla Rice & Marie Jody Shaner Charmayne & Conrad Sean Vierra, The Pearl John & Emilie York Matsen Paul Shang & Laura Stewart Day Spa Greg Young Macagno Shang Mikayle Stole Shannon Vilhauer Yvonne Young Patricia Shemkus Matthew C. Stopher Peter & Josephine Von W.T & Mary Zier Hippel Summer 2016 HABITATIONS 7 VOLUNTEER UPDATES Volunteer Spotlight: Al Carriere National Women Build Week 2016 Al Carriere has been a Habitat volunteer for over 20 years! National Women Build He got hooked after seeing the excitement of a single mom at Week (April 30 - May 8) was the moment she realized her 4-year-old would finally get her a huge success! Thousands own room. of women across the As a member of our Regular Volunteer Crew, Al has country joined hands to gained extensive construction knowledge –even building his create affordable housing in own home in Montana. Al put in over 600 volunteer hours partnership with low-income with S/E Habitat last year! families. Sponsored by Lowe’s “We are so lucky to have Al on our team,” said Byron Home Improvement, 52 Williams, Habitat Site Supervisor. “He is so knowledgeable people volunteered over about Habitat’s 415 hours on the Escalante construction standards, home in Eugene. The women programs, and processes. insulated the foundation, laid Al has helped countless the sub-floor, and raised 6 families achieve the dream walls during the week. of homeownership. Thank A huge thank you to our Women Build volunteers you, Al! for making a powerful statement about women’s impact If you’re interested in on affordable housing in our community. And a sincere joining our “Regular Volunteer thank you to our site staff and volunteer crew leaders for Crew” please contact Amanda encouraging women to lend their abilities, resources, and Adams, Volunteer Coordinator dedication to building a better future for families in our (541)741-1707. community.

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Ninkasi Brewing Co. and Wild Duck Café held events in May, raising a combined $616 for S/E Habitat. Save the BUILD A HOUSE IN AN HOUR? YES, WE DID! date for our next two Ninkasi WINDERMERE Pints for a Cause events, BENEFIT CONCERT The response to our 2016 Benefit Breakfast on April 26 coming up on July 21 and was tremendous as the community opened their hearts and September 22! Windermere’s Benefit wallets to support families by building strength, stability and Concert for Habitat was self-reliance through shelter. The outpouring of generosity a huge success! Over raised over $101,000 in one hour –enough to build one and a 300 people enjoyed a fun half homes! A huge thank you to our many donors, Challenge evening on May 26, dancing Hosts and Event Sponsors! to the lively tunes of the Hit Machine band. All net proceeds were donated to 2016 Challenge Hosts: 2016 Event Sponsors: Habitat, raising $3,000! We Coconut Bliss Eugene Eye Care – are so grateful to Windermere GloryBee Foods Title Sponsor Real Estate for raising Ninkasi Brewing Co. US Bank awareness and funds for S/E Summit Funding Wildish Company Habitat for nearly 16 years! The Pape Group Citizen’s Bank Timber Products Square Deal Lumber X X

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ANNIE SEAY - VOLUNTEER TO STAFF MEMBER!

Recently recognized as Volunteer of the Month, Annie Seay has been hired as our new ReStore Associate! Annie is continuing to work in the ReStore –developing marketing materials, attending the cash register, stocking shelves, and taking on additional operational responsibilities. “I am all about repurposing and reusing materials,” said Annie. “The ReStore is a perfect fit professionally and I’m excited that it is a destination for creative people.” We can’t wait to see what Annie will do next. Welcome to the team, Annie!