ReStore Hot Item of the Week:

We have a beautiful antique desk that has been refurbished by Mr. Green. This wooden beauty will be perfect in your office/study for work or school. Don't miss out! We are located at 532 Barber Street in Athens. All items must be purchased in person.

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Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century Moved to October 30th

This years Jittery Joe's Fall Classic Century, which was originally scheduled for October 13th has been moved to the 30th. Due to a half marathon the day after our race was originally scheduled, we have decided to move it back to Halloween weekend. We do not want anyone waking up Monday morning too sore to move because they participated in both a half marathon and a Century Bike Ride. Be sure to mark this change on your calendar, and come out on Halloween weekend for the ride and a Halloween themed fall festival. To register for the race click here.

Happy Birthday Athens Area Habitat!

Sunday marked a very special day as Athens Area Habitat for Humanity turned 22 years old. After 22 years of service to the Athens community, Athens Area Habitat is proud to blow out the candles and is excited for many more years in the future. Come out and celebrate our anniversary on August 21st at the Farm 225 with an acoustic performance from Atlanta's Trances Arc and Athens' own Lera Lynn. The show is free, and while donations are not required, they are greatly appreciated. Without the help of the community Athens Area Habitat would not be able to thrive as it is today, so we would like to thank everyone who has made it possible for Habitat to continue to work towards its mission of eliminating substandard housing. Don't forget to come help us blow out the candles on the 21st, there will be free cake, great music, and a giveaway for a $50 Walmart gift certificate!

Thank You Ruchda Wings!

I would like to take a moment to thank Ruchda Wings for their unwavering support to Athens Area Habitat for Humanity. Each week we look for restaurants to donate food for our Saturday build volunteers, and on numerous occasions Ruchda Wings has been more than willing to help us out. I did not want this kind of support to go unnoticed. Without in-kind donations from restaurants and businesses such as Ruchda Wings, Athens Area Habitat would not be as successful as it is today. So thank you Ruchda's and thanks to all restaurants that donate food for our builds. We promise to keep up the good work.

ReStore Hot Item of the Week:

This brown leather chair is the perfect combination of comfort and luxury at an affordable price. And the fact that it rocks too? Just an added bonus that makes this an irresistible purchase! Pick this chair up at 532 Barber Street today before someone else does! All purchases must be made in person.

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Habitat Celebrates 22 Years on August 21st!

Athens Area Habitat for Humanity is turning 22 this week! In celebration of 22 years of service to the Athens Area Community we are throwing a birthday party concert shindig. On Saturday, August 21st Atlanta based Trances Arc will be playing an acoustic set at the Farm 225. There will be live music, free cake, and plenty of celebration to go around. So mark your calendars and spend your Saturday night listening to some good music, enjoying some good company, and supporting a good cause.

This past weekend marked the beginning of August and a great many changes in Athens. For many, the days of summer are quickly coming to a close as the beginning of the school year approaches, and parents and children alike settle into their regular routines. Another change will come as approximately 35,000 University students flood back into the area and 10,000 University faculty and staff return to work. Businesses will be busier than ever and will boast high sales as everyone scrambles to settle back into Athens. At Athens Area Habitat for Humanity, we are excited for all of these changes for a number of reasons. The beginning of the school year means the return of our UGA habitat for humanity chapter and new loads of eager volunteers for build days. Move in or move outs mean an influx of new furniture at the ReStore as well as many sales as people try to furnish their new apartments. For Habitat, August also means the beginning of another full semester of fun Athens Area Habitat sponsored events beginning with our 5K Race for the Dream on Labor Day. So far, we plan to host the return of several of our annual events including our bike race in October as well as a few new events such as World Habitat Day. With much anticipation, we look forward to the changes of August, and we encourage everyone to constantly check the website for updates on all our upcoming events!