Business Details
ReBuilding Center Portland OR - Reuse Store & Repair Classes
ReBuilding Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to building community resilience through reuse and repair. Since our founding, we have focused on salvaging building materials, offering educational programs, and fostering community engagement through hands-on volunteer opportunities. Our team combines expertise in construction, education, and sustainability to provide affordable materials and skill-building classes to individuals of all backgrounds. We prioritize teamwork, creativity, and environmental stewardship, operating a store that diverts reusable materials from landfills while supporting local artists and builders.Our programs include free material pick-up services, donation initiatives for schools and nonprofits, and community events like the annual Salvage Showdown. With over 2,000 volunteers annually, we emphasize inclusivity and ethical practices, maintaining a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination. Our operations span retail, education, and community outreach, reflecting a commitment to transparency, sustainability, and equitable access to resources.
Services
Building Supplies
Repair Classes
Salvage Pick-Up
Donation Programs
Community Events
Highlights and features
- We are a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on sustainability and community impact.
- Our team includes experienced instructors and tradespeople with expertise in reuse and repair.
- We offer free material pick-up and donation programs for local nonprofits and schools.
- Our volunteer opportunities provide skill development and community engagement.
- We host annual events like the Salvage Showdown to support local artists and builders.
What people say
Excellent resource
Community resilience
Welcoming environment
Meaningful work
Creative reuse
Services
Building Supplies
We sell affordable, salvaged building materials diverted from landfills. Our inventory includes appliances, doors, plumbing fixtures, and reclaimed lumber. Materials are available to the public at reduced prices, supporting sustainable construction and creative reuse projects.
Repair Classes
Our hands-on classes teach woodworking, carpentry, and home repair skills to all experience levels. Courses cover tool safety, project planning, and practical techniques. Instructors provide personalized guidance to help students complete projects and build confidence in repair work.
Salvage Pick-Up
We offer free pick-up services for reusable building materials from residential and commercial sites. Our team collects items like cabinets, flooring, and fixtures to resell in our store. This service helps divert waste while making materials accessible to the community.
Donation Programs
We provide donated building materials to Portland Metro schools and nonprofits. Qualified organizations can request supplies for educational or community projects. This program expands access to resources while promoting reuse and sustainability.
Community Events
Annual events like the Salvage Showdown showcase local artists using reclaimed materials. The event includes a live auction and raffle to fund our programs. These activities engage the community while highlighting innovative reuse possibilities.
People
Jackie Kirouac-Fram
Executive Director
Jackie leads strategic initiatives and partnerships to advance ReBuilding Center's mission. With extensive nonprofit experience, she focuses on organizational growth and community impact.
Shiloh Thompson
Volunteer & Development Coordinator
Shiloh manages volunteer programs and fundraising efforts. They connect community members with opportunities to support reuse and repair initiatives through engagement and outreach.
Zarina Khalfan
Program Coordinator
Zarina oversees educational programs and class operations. She ensures accessible, high-quality learning experiences that teach practical skills and promote sustainable practices to hundreds of participants monthly.
Carolyn Gallagher
Store Manager
Carolyn supervises retail operations and inventory management. She leads efforts to make salvaged materials available to the public while maintaining the store's role in the reuse ecosystem.
Holloway Huntley
Board Chair
Holloway provides governance leadership as Board Chair. With expertise in sustainable design, he guides policy decisions and strategic direction to support the organization's long-term impact.
Questions
What materials can I donate to ReBuilding Center?
We accept reusable building materials including appliances, cabinets, doors, flooring, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and lumber. Contact us for specific guidelines.
Are your classes suitable for beginners?
Yes! Our classes cater to all skill levels, with instructors providing step-by-step guidance for projects like woodworking and home repair.
How do I request donated materials for a nonprofit?
Portland Metro schools and nonprofits can fill our online form to request building materials for community or educational projects.
Can I volunteer without prior construction experience?
Absolutely! We offer roles for all skill levels, including store assistance, material sorting, and event support with on-site training.
Do you offer free pick-up for donations?
Yes, our free pick-up service collects reusable building materials from residential and commercial sites across the Portland Metro area.
What is the Salvage Showdown event?
This annual fundraiser features local artists creating works from salvaged materials, with pieces sold through auctions and raffles to support our programs.
Reviews (7)
Shawn Broderick
Jan 28, 2022
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They had a lot of interesting stuff before COVID and now it seems bare! I miss the depemdable staff who are no longer working there. Were they laid off?
Koral
Oct 27, 2021
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They don't care about ripping off loyal customers, used to love this place but now we can't stand to even drive by. Paid $40 for some furniture when we got our new place, ended up having car problems and could no longer pick it up the weekend we planned to. Talked to someone and told them to just sell it and we were told to come in and get our refund when we could. Drove 25 minutes to just be told we had to wait for Ella rose, they wrote our number down for her to call. Never heard from her. Even tried calling to reach her a few times, no luck and she refused to just give us a call back. We would
Nixesha O.
Oct 07, 2021
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Love this place! Such great inspiration for makers of all types, and WONDERFUL if you need inexpensive building supplies :) A+ for hippies like me, lol
Sparrow Art
Aug 22, 2021
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The Rebuilding Center is a fantastic resource for helping to make sure things don't go to waste. The wood prices are fantastic when they have what you need in stock.
Quinn
Jul 22, 2021
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Great pricing (usually lower than postings even make me expect) on used abd reclaimed or unused excess materials - lumber, tile, windows, drawers, blinds, nails, screws, etc. They also have some tools, mostly pretty rough-looking but probably some gems among them. Staff are super friendly, too, but don't pester. Sounds like they also do workshops and building/crafting contests. Down sides: I'm not sure they have any sort of "shopping cart" (they have gear to move things as needed, but nothing to carry around with you, nor space for that to be very reasonable) and their setup is NOT friendly for
Michael DeLapp
Jun 14, 2021
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What I love about the concept behind the ReBuilding Center, it keeps so many materials out of the landfills and that you can go there and find exactly what you need and repurpose it. Their mission is fantastic! I've used them hundreds of times for many projects from home improvement, remodeling, as a source for props for both theater and movies set decoration. Today I'm repairing my swinging Butler's door between the kitchen and dining room and I found exactly what I needed after going on a treasure hunt. Thank you ReBuilding Center for all that you do.
Sarah C.
May 10, 2021
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ReBuilding Center is a hardware store, thrift shop, volunteer program, school, date night activity, and more, all wrapped in one. It is so fun to browse their overflowing alleys for project inspiration. I have donated some materials and am glad to know they're going to be reused rather than thrown into a landfill. Most of all I appreciate their classes. I have learned how to make a table, little library, and garden bed, including how to use all the tools associated with the project. I love the impact RBC makes on the Portland environment & community!
