Central Vermont’s Habitat for Humanity opens new Berlin ReStore

Habitat for Humanity officially opened its newest ReStore in Berlin, drawing dozens of shoppers eager to be among the first through the doors.The nonprofit thrift store and donation center sells donated furniture, appliances, home goods, and building materials, with every purchase helping fund affordable housing projects across Central Vermont.The opening comes as Habitat says the cost of building homes continues to climb. Executive Director Zachariah Watson said that constructing a single home now costs more than twice as much as it did just a few years ago, making proceeds from the new location more important than ever.Over the next nine months, revenue from the Berlin ReStore will help fund construction of a new affordable triplex in Northfield.Opening day shoppers said they were excited not only to support Habitat’s mission but also to see another business open in the Berlin shopping center, which has faced repeated flooding in recent years.Habitat leaders say the new store also expands access for residents who previously had to travel farther to shop at a ReStore.The nonprofit hopes the additional location will generate more donations, reach more shoppers, and create another source of funding for future affordable housing projects across the region.

BERLIN, Vt. —

Habitat for Humanity officially opened its newest ReStore in Berlin, drawing dozens of shoppers eager to be among the first through the doors.

The nonprofit thrift store and donation center sells donated furniture, appliances, home goods, and building materials, with every purchase helping fund affordable housing projects across Central Vermont.

The opening comes as Habitat says the cost of building homes continues to climb.

Executive Director Zachariah Watson said that constructing a single home now costs more than twice as much as it did just a few years ago, making proceeds from the new location more important than ever.

Over the next nine months, revenue from the Berlin ReStore will help fund construction of a new affordable triplex in Northfield.

Opening day shoppers said they were excited not only to support Habitat’s mission but also to see another business open in the Berlin shopping center, which has faced repeated flooding in recent years.

Habitat leaders say the new store also expands access for residents who previously had to travel farther to shop at a ReStore.

The nonprofit hopes the additional location will generate more donations, reach more shoppers, and create another source of funding for future affordable housing projects across the region.