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The RE Store’s Origins – Part 1

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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Getting to Work: RE Store & YMCA Partner to Provide Jobs

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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