​As we each adapt to the conditions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, we find ourselves adjusting to a new normal where “staying at home” whenever possible is the right thing to do to keep our families and communities safe. 

As a charity whose mission is driven by a belief in the benefits of a stable home, we want to reassure our donors that we will continue to support our families, volunteers and staff throughout this crisis.

In response to the impact of COVID-19, and to play our part in ensuring that as many people as possible were able to stay at home to reduce possible exposure to the virus, we temporarily closed all three ReStore locations effective March 20th. You will be aware that, under normal circumstances, our ReStores provide all the funding required to maintain our charity’s operations. Fortunately, thanks to all of you who have supported our organization in myriad ways, we have the financial resources to continue to sustain the charity and the important work we do in the immediate future. However, the loss of revenue from our ReStores will, of course, eventually begin to impact our operational capacity. 

Historically, 100% of your financial donations would have been directed into our Build Fund. At this time, we are asking you to consider designating any donations to our charity to instead be directed to “the area of greatest need” as we navigate the road ahead. This flexibility will help us to maintain essential services through these uncertain times. 

Again, please be reassured that no Habitat Victoria homeowner families will need to worry about the stability and security of their home during this crisis if they are experiencing financial instability due to job loss. 

Thank you for choosing to support Habitat for Humanity Victoria and the local families we serve. Be well! Be safe! 

To Our Valued Customers and Donors:
 
Thank you for shopping and donating at Habitat for Humanity Victoria ReStores, and helping local families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership.
 
In light of the ongoing regional COVID-19 response, we have now taken the decision to temporarily close all ReStore operations. We will continue to monitor the situation over the coming weeks.

The Habitat team is still working under modified conditions and will be here to support you, for details and hours please go to contact us
 
The Habitat Victoria Team

To Our Valued Customers:
 
Thank you for shopping and donating at Habitat for Humanity Victoria ReStores, and helping local families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership.
 
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, we want to assure you that we are taking steps to protect the health of our staff, volunteers, customers and donors.
 
Providing clean stores and products has always been part of our mission. We are now taking additional measures to ensure washrooms, check-out areas, lunchrooms and any other regularly touched surfaces receive extra cleaning and attention throughout the day.
 
You may notice our staff wearing gloves. These gloves prevent minor injuries when handling and cleaning product and help remind our staff and volunteers not to touch their face.
 
All of our teams have received instruction on the importance of regular hand washing and appropriate techniques for doing so. We have asked all of our teams to practice the recommended social distancing when working in our stores. In addition, all team members have been advised that should they feel unwell they are to stay home.
 
Please know we are taking all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy workplace as we continue to welcome visitors to our stores. We recognise this is a rapidly evolving situation and will take all appropriate action as advised by health authorities.
 
Thank you again for choosing to support your local community ReStores.
 
The Habitat Victoria Team

As the situation continues to evolve Habitat Victoria made the decision today to invite all of our volunteers to stay home. Our volunteers are essential to the work we do, we value the health and well being of everyone who so generously gives to our organization. We will keep all of our volunteers updated as things progress.  

In light of COVID-19, we are advising volunteers of our plans with respect to supporting Habitat Victoria. Please note that these plans may change as we obtain more information from BC Health. Our ReStores will remain open for volunteers and we are exercising diligence by the following:

• Volunteers must use their own gloves.
• Social distancing: please keep 2 metres distance from others.
• Encouraging frequent hand-washing and/or use of an alcohol-based hand rub.
• If you have COVID-19 symptoms please cancel your shift by emailing volunteer@habitatvictoria.com and stay home.
• If you or a member of your household has recently traveled internationally, please refrain from volunteering with Habitat for 14 days upon return.

 
Older adults, people with compromised immune systems, and people with chronic diseases are at greater risk. If you fit any of these demographics, please consider your role with us carefully and let us know if you plan to make any changes to your shifts during this time. 
 
We will keep you up-to-date on our website at habitatvictoria.com/covid-19

The Habitat Victoria Team