Beyond building new homes, Habitat for Humanity is involved in efforts to salvage and repurpose materials from residences set to be demolished. An example in central New York centers on a new Micron semiconductor factory announced in late 2022.
Some 40 houses in Clay are being demolished to make room for the expansive facility. Habitat developed an ambitious repurposing plan before a single bulldozer is set to work on Burnet Road to begin clearing land. Skilled volunteers from the nonprofit went from empty house to empty house, salvaging lighting fixtures, doors, windows, and other materials. In total, 50 volunteers from local companies were involved in the project, which took two weeks to complete. Salvaged materials were taken to a local Habitat ReStore location, where they were resold to the public at a deep discount from retail prices. Profits generated through such sales are seeded back into the community through financing Habitat’s affordable homeownership program. Beyond accepting materials for home deconstructions, ReStore welcomes donations of used furniture and fixtures from community members engaged in simple renovation projects.
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