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Birthday Bash!

On September 10th the ReStore celebrated it's sixth year of serving the Midlands through supporting Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity.  About 48 volunteers showed up to help with the event, which included pie throwing, dog house building, and free hot dogs.  Thank you shoppers, donors, and volunteers for all that you do, it is because of your generosity that the ReStore has been able to fund 15 Habitat homes across the Midlands!  Click here to read more about the birthday celebration! 

Lawyers lend hand to ‘Habitat’ homeowners

Members of the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division recently prepared free wills for Habitat for Humanity homeowners as part of The YLD Habitat for Humanity Wills Clinic. Forty lawyers helped 55 homeowners during the July 30 event that was coordinated with Columbia Habitat Young Professionals. The lawyers donated about 340 total hours of service. Click here to read the whole story!

USA Today: Habitat ReStore outlets growing

     Despite the recently economic slump Habitat for Humanity ReStores have continued to pop up all over the country. Read what the USA Today had to say about the ReStores' success! Click here to read the full article.

Green is Great for Business!

The Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity ReStore was name a Lexington County Green Business Charter Member!

 

 

County Green Business Certification Program

On September 22, 2009, Lexington County Council approved the Lexington County Green Business Certification Program.  The goal of the program is to encourage Lexington County organizations to be outstanding stewards of the environment, thus preserving South Carolina’s natural resources.  The program recognizes Lexington County organizations that are taking the extra steps in the areas of waste reduction/recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation, and air quality.  The program is open to all Lexington County businesses, non-profits, congregations, schools, workplaces, and other organizations.

The Green Business Members are asked to achieve 10 green points in at least one of the certification areas.  Organizations that achieve 10 green points in all four certification areas are considered Lexington County Certified Green Businesses.  Green Business Members are recognized by Lexington County Council, listed on the green business website and given a decal and certificate to proudly display within their organization.

At the January 26, 2010, County Council meeting, the first 17 Lexington County Green Business Members were recognized as the Lexington County Green Business Charter Members.  The first 17 members demonstrated their awareness and concern for the environment by achieving 10 green points in at least one certification area and submitting a complete application prior to December 1, 2009.  The following organizations, followed by their area of certification, are the Lexington County Green Business Charter Members:

  • JC Wilkie Construction - Lexington: Certified Member
  • City of Cayce - Cayce: Air Quality and Recycling/Waste Reduction
  • Hahl, Inc. - Lexington: Water Quality and Recycling/Waste Reduction
  • American Engineering Consultants, Inc. - Cayce: Certified Member
  • Sun Printing, Inc. - West Columbia: Certified Member
  • Environmental Consulting Services, Inc. - Columbia: Certified Member
  • TCM America, Inc. - West Columbia: Recycling/Waste Reduction
  • Habitat for Humanity Restore - West Columbia: Energy Efficiency and Recycling/Waste Reduction
  • CR Jackson, Inc. - Columbia: Certified Member
  • Lexington Medical Center - West Columbia: Certified Member
  • Michelin North America Lexington Site  - Lexington: Certified Member
  • North Lake Automotive - Irmo: Certified Member
  • Seeing Green - Columbia: Recycling/Waste Reduction
  • Chapin High School - Chapin: Recycling/Waste Reduction
  • Builders Wholesale Carpet - Columbia: Recycling/Waste Reduction
  • Roof Basket Works, Inc. - Lexington: Certified Member
  • Town of Lexington - Lexington: Certified Member

For more information on the Lexington County Green Business Certification Program or the Green Business Charter Members, visit the green business website at www.lex-co.com/greenbusiness.html or contact the County’s Recycling  Coordinator, Megan Weidner at 785.3340 or the County’s Environmental Coordinator, Synithia Williams at 785.8634.

Hi Mom!

News 19 Reports on the Grand Opening of our ReStore Books & Art section. Click here for the whole story!
 

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All Proceeds from the ReStore go to CSC Habitat for Humanity's Mission of "Eliminating Poverty Housing" in the Midlands!

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Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity

Central South Caroina Habitat for Humanity is a Christian, non-profit housing ministry dedicated to eliminating substandard housing in Lexington, Richland, and Fairfield counties through advocacy, training, support and construction of safe, decent and affordable housing.Visit Site

Habitat for Humanity International

Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976. Since that time, Habitat affiliates have built or rehabbed over 250,000 houses, serving over one million people worldwide. There are affiliates in all 50 states, and over 100 countries around the globe.Visit Site

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