Pella Windows in Monroe donates 100 Windows to Danbury's ReStore and Habitat for Humanity

The goodwill of Jim McGorty and the power of social networking site LinkedIn came together so that Habitat for Humanity can provide more homes for people in the greater Danbury area. Six Months ago, Jim reached out and was connected with Mary Aly, the Executive Director of Housatonic Habitat for Humanity on LinkedIn. He wanted to beocme more involved with the charity.

In addition to building affordable housing, he also learned about Habitat's ReStore retail operation for home construction supplies and home goods. And six weeks after the social media introduction, Jim arranged for ReStore to receive 100 new windows from Pella, all still in boxes. The windows were originally intended for private sale, but sometimes the homeowner or designer changes their mind about style or color of the windows once they arrive on site. McGorty was voted onto the board of directors for Housatonic Habitat for Humanity at their December 2011 board meeting.

ReStore is a home building supply thrift store that recycles new, gently used and antique items donated by manufacturers, stores, contractors and individuals. The donations are sold to the public at VERY LOW PRICES or used in the construction of Habitat houses. All proceeds from sales go directly towards Habitat for Humanity house construction program in the Housatonic Valley. for more information about the Habitate for Humanity ReStore, please go to http://www.housatonichabitat.org

The two brands that were combined to make up the 100 windows were Emcompass and Impervia by Pella. Pella offers these two lines of windows and doors that provide low-maintenance options along with stylish energy efficiency.For more information about Pella Windows,please call Jim McGrorty at 203-880-6021.

"This is amazing for us!" says Habitat Executive Director, Mary Aly. "Not only will our customers be able to buy brand new high end windows at a tremendous discount, but we will also make revenue so we can build homes!" And gracious Pella will get to take the deduction as a charitable contribution and get a tax break.

To find out about Habitat for Humanity's ReStore in Danbury, call 203-205-0952 or stop by Tuesday through Saturday between 9 am and 2 pm. If you Don't have any materials to donate, it is always helpful to volunteer at the ReStore. Join the sales/cashiers or the merchandise pick up team. If you would like more information, you can contact Paul at 203.205.0952 or email him at restore@housatonichabitat.org.

Photo Caption: Jim McGrorty (left) Salesman for Pella Windows and Doors poses with two Pella drivers and Habitat for Humanity ReStore Director, Paul Tocco (second from the right) as the open the truck which contains 100 brand new windows as a donation to ReStore.