Citing recent mandates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,as well as Habitat International, the Fond du Lac County Habitat for Humanity ReStore has announced it is closing. The ReStore is a resale thrift store of hard goods that donates to Habitat for Humanity to assist in fulfilling the mission of the organization. According to a press release new requirements regarding staff and cleaning standards have made the cost-benefit of that mission no longer favorable. The ReStore will liquidate its contents and sell the property. “This has been a painful decision to make,” Dave Schecher, board president, said. “A tremendous amount of thought and conversation has ensued to come to this decision. We need to do what will support the mission and legacy of Habitat for Humanity.” The Fond du Lac ReStore at the current location began in September, 2017. “We would like to extend a special thank you to Fond du Lac Area Foundation, Envision Greater Fond du Lac, Sophia Foundation and the Ripon Area United Way for the outreach and support provided to Habitat for Humanity Fond du Lac throughout this Covid-19 Pandemic,” Katie Karls, Habitat for Humanity Fond du Lac affiliate executive director, said. “We are grateful for all the support as Habitat keeps its focus on eradicating homelessness and changing the mindset of poverty-struck communities.” The Fond du Lac Habitat for Humanity says it is excited to move forward, amplifying their reach to the surrounding communities. Dialogue is happening to set new dates for the Metomen (Ripon) and Hamilton Street (Fond du Lac) revitalization/preservation projects and planning for the next home builds. Beginning this fall, the local affiliate will be busy working on projects in Ripon, Fond du Lac and Campbellsport. Information regarding the sale of the building and liquidation of product will be announced publicly in the coming weeks.
