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Sussex Habitat holds annual winter reception
The event featured four speakers, who shared stories about ReStore and Sussex Habitat for Humanity. Shown are (l-r) ReStore volunteer Carol James, ReStore shopper and donator Rob Witsil, Habitat Executive Director Kevin Gilmore, Habitat homeowner and employee Diego Gonzales, and Habitat homeowner Lekeia Briddell.
March 1, 2020
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity held its Second Annual Winter Reception Feb. 19 at the ReStore outside Lewes on Route 9.
The goal of the event was to show the connection between donating and shopping, a mission seeking to put God’s love into action.
Habitat brings people together to build homes and hope. In Sussex County, one in seven people is paying more than 50 percent of income on housing. Habitat is working to combat this issue, and is helping people achieve the American dream of homeownership.
Habitat renovates and sells homes affordably. To date, ReStore has generated $1.1 million in funds that went directly into its housing work. This year ReStore will build two homes from the proceeds of the store.
Sussex Habitat donators and buyers (l-r) Judd Malone, and Dionnisia and Rick Coffman socialize at the event.
Entertaining the Habitat supporters was guitarist and singer Marty Zombra.
Enjoying the event and the nice furniture are (l-r) Austin, Brooklyn, Kyle and Stella Pohorely.
Pausing for a photo are (l-r) ReStore Assistant Manager Will Farrell, and volunteers Sue and Jerry Kinchy.
Volunteers (l-r) Senior Volunteer Bob Roche, ReStore decorator and designer Rosemary Lilly, Jenk Davis, and Barbara Pitman gather for a photo.
Happy for the great turnout at the event are (l-r) ReStore Manager Cathy Basenese, volunteer Scott Anthony, and Sussex Habitat Executive Director Kevin Gilmore.
The owners of Henlopen Appliance are frequent donors to ReStore. Shown are (l-r) Amy, Jeremy and Trevor Vest.
Shoppers and donators browse and socialize at the ReStore Winter Reception.
