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Habitat for Humanity New Headquarters and ReStore Nearing Completion

By April 19, 2018No Comments

S. M. Wilson’s Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis (HFHSL) project is nearing completion as the construction crew and team of volunteers complete the final phases of the new headquarters and ReStore. The $2.1 million project kicked off in December 2017 when the need arose for a more functional, cost-effective space.

Since 2002, the organization’s headquarters and ReStore have been located off Forest Park Avenue. In April 2017, HFHSL sold the property, but remained onsite until purchasing a building in St. Louis’ Dutchtown neighborhood. Located at 3830 South Grand, the new space will house all of HFHSL’s resources and services under one roof, something that was not an option at their previous location. The 51,159 square-foot building was originally an empty grocery store which S. M. Wilson converted into administrative offices, construction warehouse and ReStore.

HFHSL CEO, Kimberly McKinney, describes the location as having “huge potential.” The new 10,300 square foot office space will include seven private offices, three conference rooms, a break room and 2,500 square feet of open office space. It will also house a 14,600 square foot warehouse/fabrication shop including truck access and loading dock.

The new headquarters will also be home to a 20,600 square foot ReStore with open floor retail space similar to their ReStore in Des Peres. The ReStore is open to the public featuring new and gently used home improvement products and building materials for purchase. In the past two decades, the Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis ReStore has diverted more than 33,000 tons of materials from landfills. The waste diverted could fill 1,953 semi-trucks.

The project has been a collaborative effort between the construction crew, architect, and generous team of volunteers. Kimberly says, “Thanks to the generosity and hard work, HFHSL will have a new place to call home on time and under budget!”

The ReStore will host a donation drive starting April 24th in hopes of filling the warehouse’s shelves before the grand opening on May 1.