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Used Book Sale seeks donations to benefit Habitat for Humanity

Used Book Sale seeks donations to benefit Habitat for Humanity
in partnership with St. John’s UCC and sponsored by BCM Payroll Services

Habitat for Humanity and St. John’s United Church of Christ have again partnered to host a used book sale to benefit Habitat’s housing ministry in Franklin County. The sale is sponsored by BCM Payroll Services. Online details can be found at: www.sjucc1811.org/book-sale. From Aug 31 - Oct 10, materials can be donated in five ways:
  1. At any of the Patriot Federal Credit Union lobby locations in Franklin County or at Colony House Furniture located at 4231 Philadelphia Ave in Chambersburg.
  2. At St. John’s United Church of Christ, Monday-Friday 9-3, located at 1811 Lincoln Way East in Chambersburg.
  3. At the Habitat ReStore donation center, Wednesday-Saturday, normal store hours, located at 1662 Lincoln Way East in Chambersburg.
  4. In bulk by contacting Harold Collier at assistant@sjucc1811.org or 717-263-8593. Large donations should be boxed.
  5. At two drop-off events: Saturday, 9/19 and Saturday, 10/10 from 9am-1pm at Mobile Works: 2116 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg, PA 17202. Donations should be taken to the rear of the building.
We welcome new and used books on all subjects, including paperbacks. We also welcome artwork, DVDs, audiobooks (on CD), puzzles, and board games. We respectfully decline textbooks, encyclopedias, musty books, cassette tapes, and VHS videos. The donation cutoff date is October 10, 2026. The sale will take place at St. John's UCC over three days on Oct 23 (Fri) from 2-8pm, Oct 24 (Sat) from 9am-5pm and Oct 25 (Sun) from Noon-4pm. This is a volunteer-led initiative, and all proceeds will be used to help build the next Habitat house in Franklin County.
 
About Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County: HFHFC was formed in 1994 and volunteers have constructed 63 homes in partnership with local families in Franklin County. This helps to achieve Habitat’s vision of “A world where everyone has a decent place to live” and ensures there is adequate, affordable housing stock in Franklin County for everyone to live, work, worship, and play. To learn how you can make a difference in our local community through Habitat, contact the office at info@habitatfranklinpa.org or 717-267-1899

1502 Lincoln Way East | Chambersburg, PA 17202 717-267-1899 | habitatfranklinpa.org

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