WESLEY CHAPEL – Habitat for Humanity of East and Central Pasco County recently received $90,000 in furniture and fixtures from a single donor.
GL Homes donated cabinets, countertops, curtains, kitchen sinks, lighting fixtures, appliances and office furniture from its Winding Ridge community in Wesley Chapel.
Over the past five years, GL Homes has donated $200,000 in furniture and building supplies to Habitat’s ReStore in Pasco County.
Sales from donated items help Habitat for Humanity partner with local families to build, rehabilitate and repair safe and affordable homes in local communities and around the world.
“GL Homes donated everything and the kitchen sink,” said Melissa Parks, operations and compliance manager for Habitat for Humanity of East and Central Pasco County. “The furniture, decor and home improvement goods will be sold at a fraction of the retail price at our Zephyrhills ReStore. This $90,000 donation is the largest one we’ve received this year. Thanks to GL Homes, the money from the sale of these high-quality items will allow us to build more affordable homes in Pasco County.”
Habitat ReStores accept new and gently used home improvement goods and furniture and sell a constantly changing inventory of merchandise to the public at a fraction of the retail price, while diverting reusable household items and building materials from area landfills.
“Our strong relationship with Habitat for Humanity comes full circle,” said Stephanie Patterson, vice president/project manager for GL Homes. “When we donate to Habitat ReStore, we’re keeping quality materials out of landfills and expanding Habitat’s ability to build homes for deserving families.”
