True Value Donated Products Now Available in Select Habitat for Humanity ReStores

DIYers can now shop high-quality hardware and home improvement brands while giving back, being green and saving money

CHICAGO (April 19, 2024) – True Value, a leading global wholesaler with a legacy retail brand, is proud to deepen its relationship with Habitat for Humanity through product donations to ReStores across the country.

Starting with participating Habitat for Humanity affiliates in the Chicago, Atlanta and Denver areas, community-minded DIYers will have another sustainable, affordable option for core hardware and home improvement products. Since the fall of 2023, True Value has donated product valued at more than half a million dollars to Habitat ReStores.

“Habitat for Humanity’s mission aligns perfectly with the True Value promise of being ‘Here For You’ through community support and great products,” True Value CEO Chris Kempa said. “We make it possible for every DIYer to bring their vision to life and be the champion of their domain, and Habitat offers the same opportunity through their programs. This partnership is an extension of what makes your local True Value awesome. We’re simply offering another way tocomplete home projects that is good for the environment, communities and consumers, while connecting customers to their local True Value.”

True Value has partnered with Habitat for Humanity for years, through cash and product donations for Habitat for Humanity homes, to employee involvement on Habitat build sites, and to sponsoring the 2023 Carter Work Project as the paint and paint accessories provider. With this partnership expansion, True Value isconnecting the ReStore shopper directly with products, deals and additional resources. Each participating Habitat ReStore will highlight donated True Value products through shelf tags, in-store signage and social media, along with future co-branded promotions.

“At Habitat for Humanity, we are committed to building strong communities, which include constructing and repairing affordable homes for families,” said Sarah Brachle Wagner, CEO of Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity. “Habitat ReStores provide unique resources for DIY enthusiasts, local projects and home improvements. We are thrilled to partner with True Value through our shared commitment to sustainable community building.”

For more information about True Value and its commitment to community engagement, please visit truevaluecompany.com.

About True Value Company:

True Value Company, headquartered in Chicago, is one of the world’s leading hardlines wholesalers. The globally recognized brand with over 75 years of experience proudly carries a legacy of empowering independent retailers within their local communities, becoming a symbol of strength and resilience that customers recognize and trust. True Value Company has a nationwide network of over 4,000 independently owned and operated stores that are committed to providing customers exceptional products and expert guidance for their DIY and home maintenance projects. While retaining an independent spirit and community focus, operations have vastly expanded, providing local stores the freedom to stock essential products and offer services for business growth, all while maintaining the trusted legacy brand. True Value is not just a chain of stores, True Value is your trusted partner for all things hardware.

About Habitat for Humanity ReStores: Habitat’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat is committed to revitalizing neighborhoods and building communities and to helping transform families through home ownership. Habitat ReStores are independently owned reuse stores operated by local Habitat for Humanity organizations. ReStores accept donations and sell a constantly changing inventory of diverse, high-quality merchandise to the public at a fraction of the retail price, while diverting reusable household items and building materials from area landfills. To learn more, visit habitat.org/restores.