N.J. Ashley Stores Partner With Habitat

June 30, 2011  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Community/Charitable Support on July 1, 2011

Ashley Furniture Homestores in Ledgewood and Phillipsburg, N.J., have teamed with Habitat for Humanity to spread the word about Habitat's ReStore thrift stores.

ReStores sell donated, gently-used furniture and building materials to the public to raise funds for the Habitat for Humanity housing program that improves access to affordable housing among the needy. Habitat's housing program uses an innovative model that relies on both donations from the community and "sweat equity" from the families who are selected as housing recipients.

Barry DiMaio, owner and operator of the Ledgewood and Phillipsburg Ashley Furniture Homestores, is no stranger to advancing community causes: He donated $1,000 earlier this year to help the ReStore of Warren County purchase a box truck for furniture pickups.

"They're helping those in need," DiMaio said. "Donating to Habitat ReStore removes unwanted furniture from your home, keeps it out of landfills, and provides the funds to build houses for those who need it most. We're proud to help ReStore in their efforts to provide for those in need in our communities."

Customer service desks at the Ledgewood and Phillipsburg Ashley Furniture HomeStores all have flyers outlining the benefits of ReStore, as well as guidelines for donating to the Morris County or Warren County ReStores. As a courtesy to Ashley Furniture HomeStore customers, these ReStores pick up good-condition furniture from homes free of charge.