ReStore gets naval help

Petty Officer Brian Whitman (left) and Leading Seaman Lorne Lee (right) from HMCS Yellowknife do some heavy lifting. Photo by MS Robin Moncrief

Petty Officer Brian Whitman (left) and Leading Seaman Lorne Lee (right) from HMCS Yellowknife do some heavy lifting. Photo by MS Robin Moncrief

MS Robin Moncrief, HMCS Yellowknife ~

The crews of HMCS Yellowknife and HMCS Whitehorse spent Saturday Oct. 27 giving back to the community by volunteering their time and muscles at the Grand Opening of the third ReStore located at 50 Burnside Road West.

Petty Officer First Class Brian Whitman has a long history of volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, and the Grand Opening of the new ReStore location was no exception.

He rallied a group of almost 20 volunteers, including non-commissioned members and officers from both ships, to join him in supporting their big day at the new Tillicum ReStore location. ReStore is the way Habitat for Humanity balances out their administrative costs, so that all fundraising for the cause goes directly to building homes.

During the day members assisted throughout the store, in roles such as greeters, serving coffee and cake, receiving and delivering large pieces of furniture to customers, and populating the sales floor with new items.

Members were keen to assist an excited community who were looking for specific items, and some who were there to donate items.

“We couldn’t have asked for a more dedicated and hard working group of volunteers to help us,” said Christel Morrow, Volunteer Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity Victoria.

Staying engaged in the community that supports Royal Canadian Navy ships and the Canadian Armed Forces is something both crews maintain as a priority, and they look forward to continuing in the future.

Bravo Zulu to the members that took time out of their weekends to support Habitat for Humanity.

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