To have a positive impact on our community and our environment by keeping usable building materials out of the land fill and redistributing them to the community at a discount. As a division of SHIP, we work to prevent drug abuse in our community by providing supportive housing, recovery support services, employment training programs and green job opportunities.
HELP US HELP THE HOMELESS AND VETERANS IN NEED
We invite you to join us in improving the lives of individuals in our community! Supportive Housing and Innovative Partnerships, Inc. (SHIP, Inc.) and Second Chance Building Materials provide safe and sober housing for veterans, chronically homeless individuals and individuals recently released from facilities. SHIP, Inc. also provides community outreach aimed at preventing prescription drug abuse and offers educational opportunities discussing measures we all can take to improve the lives of Idahoans. Click the donate button below to help us improve the lives of our Veterans and the chronically homeless.
HAVE AN IMPACT
Purchasing materials from us helps our environment by keeping building materials from ending up in the land fill.
LOWER COSTS
Who says you can’t do something good and help yourself as well? Why not save some stress on your wallet by getting materials from us at well below retail?
TAX DEDUCTIBLE
As a reward for your good behavior you’ll get a little help on your taxes. That’s right, we’re a 501(c)3 organization so your donations are tax deductible!
OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
As a division of SHIP, Inc. we believe in giving people and materials a second chance. Founded in 2000 by Melanie Curtis, SHIP, Inc. aims to address the many needs of persons in recovery. We provide services for veterans, persons in recovery, and offenders re-entering the community.
We Accept all kinds of new and used materials that are in good working order/condition from businesses and individuals alike. If you aren’t sure if we can accept your item please feel free to call the store and ask.
Some of the items we accept are:
Appliances | Plumbing Fixtures | Doors/Windows | Hardware | Flooring | Countertops | Masonry | Electrical Fixtures | Fencing | Tools | Furniture
Due to space restrictions in our retail locations we currently aren’t accepting the following:
Bathroom sinks | Bathtubs | Colored toilets | Interior doors | Shower doors w/o frames | Vinyl/metal window blinds (wood/fabric blinds ok – must have hardware)
We gladly offer pick-up services for customers who are unable to transport their donations to the retail locations. To request a pick-up please contact the location nearest you. A representative will help you to arrange a time to pick up your items.
Please be aware that our trucks are manned by only one person, so if you have a large item you will be required to be present to help the driver load your item(s).
Proceeds benefit SHIP, Inc. a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. All proceeds remain in the Treasure Valley to assist persons who are in recovery from substance abuse and/or mental illness.
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