ReStore Hot Item of the Week:

This cushioned bench was recently refurbished by our resident craftsman, Mr. Green. Beautiful cherry wood covered with a comfortable beige cushion makes for the perfect seating area for your home! This bench also includes shelving under the seat for convenient storage or another space for creative decorating. Perfect for seating alongside a breakfast table or as a window seat complete with your favorite books and magazines or along a hallway for decoration and storage. Also, could be used in a sitting room or porch to provide the extra seating you need for company without taking up the extra room! This piece can be found at 532 Barber Street. All purchases must be made in person!

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Don't Dump it, Donate It!

I know I promised you a blog from Tom this week, but I got my dates confused and he was actually still out of town for this past Saturday's build. I apologize for the mistake, but the good news is that he is back and will be back to writing after the break this weekend.

It is unbelievable that July is already almost here, and that means one thing: anyone who signed a year long lease last August is about to have to start moving out. I want to remind everyone who is miserable trying to clean up, empty, and move out of there homes that the ReStore offers free pickups for furniture and donated items. So please, rather than getting frustrated with the moving process and throwing away anything you might not want, call the ReStore and let us deal with any of your unwanted items. Call 706-354-0936 to schedule your free pickup today!

No Build This Saturday

Due to the fact that we will be celebrating our independence as a country this weekend, there will be no build on Saturday. While the USA may be out of the World Cup, that is no excuse not to celebrate everything great that America stands for this weekend. When times are tough, and people are getting down, it very important to stand together as one and support each other. So take the weekend off, go fishing, host a barbeque, play a game of Wiffle Ball (or football whichever you prefer), go to a fireworks show, and just enjoy all of the great things America has to offer. Click here to watch just about the most American thing you will ever see.

New ReStore Commercial!

We are sitting down today to start coming up with some ideas for a new ReStore commercial. Not that we don't love the old one, but we think its about time for something fresh. We are currently open to ideas for the new commercial, so if you have any suggestions please email them to pr@athenshabitat.com.

Speaking of the ReStore, if you find yourself looking for something to do today come on down and check out the slew of unbelievable items we currently have. It may be a little hot, but when it comes to finding the coffee table, t-shirt, couch, rocking chair, or toy (I could go on for years) you have always wanted it will be worth it.

Don't forget the ReStore offers free pickups for donations so call 706-354-0936 today and reserve your pickup. Have a safe and happy weekend!

John Isner, Team USA, and Athfest

Things are going great in Athens this week as we gear up this years Athfest. Not only do we get to celebrate a heroic last minute win from our boys over in South Africa and an outstanding performance from UGA's very own John Isner at Wimbledon, but we also get over 150 bands performing around town all weekend. Athfest kicks off tonight at the 40 Watt at 10:00pm with a party hosted by New West Records, Team Clermont, and Aquarium Drunkard. Its only $2 at the door so come out and celebrate the end of a monumental week for the United States and UGA's John Isner, and the beginning of an amazing weekend in Athens. Click here for a full schedule for this years Athfest.

ReStore Hot Item of the Week:

Beautiful Antique Organ for $150.

Athens Habitat has a wonderful antique organ in good condition. This beautiful vintage instrument has tons of intriguing features. Come by the ReStore to check them out! We are located at 532 Barber Street in Athens. Items must be purchased in person.

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No Blog From Tom Today

Unfortunately we do not get to hear from Tom today because he has been on vacation for the past couple of days. Not to worry though, he will be back in time for next weeks installment of A View From The Builder.

As many of you know, this year Athens Area Habitat held its 3rd Annual "Move to Improve" Block Party at 1645 East Broad Street, the future site of Habitat's ReNew Athens Apartments. Along with the help of our many volunteers, our Construction Managers Tom and Beau were able to complete one of the units before the party. I must say the unit looked amazing, an enormous improvement from the condition it was in before Habitat got there. Special thanks to Tom, Beau, and all of our volunteers. Keep up the great work!