about

Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price and with no sales tax. Proceeds are used to build homes locally in Charleston, North Charleston, and West Ashley.  Please drop by our location to view our inventory and see what sales we have this week!  Once you purchase an item, we can hold it for 24 hours while you make arrangements for delivery. Currently, we do not have the resources to make deliveries. 

Charleston Habitat for Humanity is proud to own and operate a ReStore to serve the greater Charleston community! The ReStore is located at 731 Meeting Street in downtown Charleston.

RESTORE SCHEDULE
DAYS HOURS
SUNDAY & MONDAY CLOSED
TUESDAY-FRIDAY 9am-5pm
SATURDAY 9am-4pm
DONATION DROP OFFS:
MONDAY-SATURDAY 10am-2pm
To speak with a ReStore Staff member, please call the main number at (843) 579-0777 during our hours of operation (Tuesday through Saturday).
 
 

donations

The Charleston Habitat for Humanity ReStore gladly accepts donations from individuals and organizations in the cities of Charleston, North Charleston, and West Ashley!

THE ITEMS YOU MAY DONATE TO THE RESTORE INCLUDE:
  • Architectural Salvage: Inventory includes doors, windows, door frames, vanities, and cabinets.
  • Plumbing: Sinks, bathtubs, and faucets.
  • Flooring: Tile, carpet, rugs, wood and laminate.
  • Electrical: Lighting fixtures and assorted construction materials for electricians.
  • Furniture: Couches, tables, dining sets, dressers and bookshelves.
  • Appliances: Large appliances including ranges, washers, dryers, refrigerators and dishwashers (must be in working condition).
  • Painting Supplies (brushes, trays, etc.; must be unused)
  • Electronics: Stereo equipment and household appliances, such as coffee makers, toasters, and microwaves. We do accept flat screen TVs (must be in working condition) and antique console style TVs.
  • Household Goods:  Exercise and sporting equipment, gardening materials, dishes, upholstery, books, and music.

CURRENTLY THE RESTORE DOES NOT ACCEPT:

  • Broken, ripped, rusted, molded or stained items, or items with pet fur or odor
  • Appliances over 10 years in age
  • Used textiles or clothing
  • Medicine or medical supplies
  • Food
  • Children’s toys and accessories, including cribs, car seats, and strollers
  • Car parts
  • Box TVs or broken flat screen TVs
  • Toilets (unless they are NEW with complete parts)
  • Mattresses (unless they are NEW)
  • Paint
  • Hazardous or toxic chemicals
  • Pesticides (liquid or powdered type)
  • Office Furniture including desks
  • Bedframes
  • No items that have been left outside for a long period of time

DONATION PICK-UP SERVICE

We have a pick-up service Tuesday through Saturday for all donations; to schedule, please complete the donation online request form on the Donation Request page or call (843) 203-4026.

To better serve our donors, TWO donation pickup options are now offered. Charleston Habitat for Humanity has partnered with Resupply, a Veteran owned and operated company working with local movers/ haulers who can provide added services with Priority Pickup. Whichever option you choose, your donated items are delivered to Charleston Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
 

volunteer

We are always looking for volunteers at the Charleston Habitat ReStore! With the help of our volunteers, we can reduce costs and provide a great service to the community. Volunteers can expect to organize and price donated items, provide assistance to ReStore customers, and assist in keeping the store clean and tidy. We allow volunteers Tuesday through Friday from 9:30am-1:30pm and 1pm-5pm and on Saturday from 8:30am-12:30pm and 12pm-4pm. We are closed on Sunday and Monday.

Volunteers join us from all walks of life: retirees, students, church groups, businesses, and individuals. They all share a common trait - a positive attitude and a willingness to serve their community!

You must register for a mandatory orientation meeting, which takes place at 9:00am on Saturdays. You can start volunteering the same day as your orientation or you can sign-up for another day on our volunteer calendar. Please do not miss your scheduled orientation as you cannot volunteer until this requirement is completed. If you are unable to attend the orientation due to work or school, please contact Nina Torres at Nina@charlestonhabitat.org to coordinate another orientation time.