July 5, 2010
In the early 1990′s a group of building contractors in Whatcom County formed a small trade guild. Among many topics and ideas that the guild discussed was the idea of a venue for saving used building materials from unnecessary disposal. Bruce Odom was a member of the guild and stepped up to the plate to lead the [...]
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May 13, 2010
Every Monday and Wednesday, three young adults report to The RE Store’s Seattle warehouse, ready to work. Krishneel, Katrina, and Trishanda spend ten hours a week restoring value to salvaged building materials. They have varied backgrounds but share a common goal – to find stable employment. Each of them gain valuable work experience during 10-week [...]
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