FAQs

general

Do you offer shipping?

  • No. Orders are available for local pick-up in Calgary and Medicine Hat.

I don’t have a credit card, how do I make a purchase online?

We accept all major credit cards, as well as Visa Debit. We are unable to accept cash or debit in-store for items that are available on the website.

Why aren't I receiving order updates to my email address?

Sometimes emails can end up in your junk folder. Try searching ‘Habitat for Humanity’ in your email search bar - this is especially important for Gmail account users!

I live in Medicine Hat and want to know why my order takes so long to arrive?

Our eStore warehouse is located in Calgary and orders are collected once a week for shipping to Medicine Hat. A typical order can take up 7 days, depending on the day of the week that an order is placed. For larger items (like a couch), it may take 2-4 weeks due to the size and space availability on the truck.

I'm renovating my home and have items I'd like to donate. What types of items do you accept?

Use our guide to find out what you can donate to the Habitat ReStore. If you're not sure if your item meets our product donation guidelines, contact one of our three locations before stopping by. 

Please note, tax receipts will be issued for donations when the value of the items are $150 or more.

Where can I find your charitable organization information?

Registered Name: Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta Society
Head Office: 210-805 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 7M
Phone Number: 403-253-9331
Charitable Organization Number: 135820496 RR 0001

As a Registered Charity under the Income Tax Act of Canada, all purchases are tax-exempt.

For more information, please see our listing on the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) database of registered charities in Canada.

products

Can I see an online item in person?

For safety reasons, we cannot have customers in the warehouse space. If you would like more information about a product, please fill out our contact form and a member of our team will get back to you.

Can I put an item on hold?

Due to website and inventory limitations, we are unable to put online items on hold. 

Why is everything in the store not also available to purchase online?

Our eStore operates as its own storefront. With thousands of items available in each of our brick and mortar stores, it would be much too large of an undertaking for our small team to photograph and upload to our website. It also allows us to offer a more ‘boutique’ experience when shopping online!

Why is there a different variety of items available online than in-store?

We are able to offer a slightly different product mix online than what you would find in our brick & mortar stores. Items like board games, books and baby accessories are easier for us to manage and house in the eStore warehouse space than they would be on the sales floor. It also helps us limit the number of people touching items, which keeps them clean and in new condition!

Are all of the items used?

No! We sell gently-used and brand new items. Be sure to check the item description for the condition of each item.

pick up & returns

How will I know when my order is ready for pick-up?

You will receive a ‘Ready for Pick-up’ email or text message notification.

Where do I pick up my order?

  • Calgary orders will be available at our Deerfoot Meadows location: 7291 11St SE. (Back {West side} of the building)
  • Medicine Hat orders will be available at our Medicine Hat location: 509 17St SW

What happens if I don’t pick-up within 2 days?

The 2-day pick-up time starts from when you receive your ‘Ready for Pick-up’ notification, not from the date of purchase. If you are unable to pick up within 2 days of receiving the ‘Ready for Pick-up’ notification, the item may be placed on the sales floor and your order will be considered a donation to Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta. If you need additional time, please contact our team and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

I bought an item, but I don’t love it. Can I get a refund?

We do not offer refunds. An exchange can be provided within 5 days of picking your item up. Proof of purchase will be required (confirmation email or ‘Ready for Pick-up notification will be accepted). If you are unable to find anything online to exchange for, an online gift card for the purchase value will be provided. Our full return policy can be found here.

Why do you only offer exchanges and not refunds?

Shopify (our web host) takes a percentage of all monetary exchanges (purchases and refunds). By limiting our return policy to exchange only, we are able to provide more money back to Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta while also offering an alternative when you don’t love what you purchased.