Habitat for Humanity will close its ReStore doors to the public starting Friday as crews work to relocate merchandise.

Christy George is the agency’s Development Director.  She said the store located on S. 9th St. will be moving to its new location at 3131 Frederick Ave.  The store will be closed Friday until it reopens at the new location Dec. 9th.

“We’ll be more centrally located to everyone, it will be easier for donors to drop things off and for volunteers to find us,” George said.

Volunteers are needed to help with packing, and moving the store.  George said anyone interested should call (816) 279-2552.

“Anything from painting to packing, any volunteer help at all is helpful,” George said.

Donations to the restore can be dropped off at the new location, however pick-up, unless it’s for kitchen cabinets is paused until the store reopens.

“We can schedule pick-ups again after the store reopens but we’re always on the lookout for kitchen cabinets,” she said.

Anyone who wants a sneak peak at the new location can do so Dec. 8th at the agency’s “Unlock The Dream” fundraiser.  An open house will be held during the event from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will include a silent auction of re-purposed furniture, appetizers, an open bar and live music.  Tickets are $35/each and R.S.V.P.s are due by Dec. 2.  CLICK HERE to register or give Habitat a call.

“If you want to see the store before the official date you need to come to that,” George said.

After the store reopens at the Frederick location George said it will have new operating hours.  Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.