The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t quite stopped Habitat for Humanity.
myFM News spoke with the Regional Manager of ReStore Operations for Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga, Katrina Rittinger.
She talks about having to adapt to a new way of business.
The Milton ReStore, along with the other stores in the Halton-Mississauga area, have been on a roll lately.
Rittinger says they received lots of clothing donations a few months ago, and that has led to a jump in fundraising.
How does a store that sells recycled clothing and donated items manage to stay safe during a pandemic? Rittinger says they have strict protocols in-place to make sure that the staff and customers are all put first and foremost.
She adds that the feedback from both customers and donors has been tremendous. She mentions how they have a sanitizing station at the front of the Milton ReStore for people to use when both entering and leaving. They also require masks to be worn in-store, as per the Halton Region by-law. Habitat For Humanity has also put in-place a no-cash policy, only accepting debit and credit as payment options.
Rittinger provides an update on the houses that are being built this year within the Halton-Mississauga area.
This week, Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga launched their new store location at 4500 Dixie Road in Mississauga, ReVive Boutique. It’s got an interesting twist to the original ReStore brand: donate and purchase designer labels at a big discount. Brand name clothes and accessories are up to 75% off, along with antique, vintage, and live edge pieces.
She has a message to Milton residents: come shop and donate!
You can find more about Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga by clicking here.