Replacements, Ltd. Plans Kickoff Event to Launch Construction of Habitat for Humanity House

GREENSBORO, N.C., March 2, 2011 – Replacements, Ltd. today announces plans for the company’s kickoff event to officially launch construction on a Habitat for Humanity house.  Replacements’ volunteer crew and company leaders will join its partner family to raise the framing on their new home at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 17, 2011.  The site is located at 1608 Sunrise Valley Drive, Greensboro, N.C. 27405.

The world’s largest retailer of old and new china, crystal, silver and collectibles is building the Habitat home to celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary.  Replacements is known for its strong community involvement and plans for the company’s entire staff to participate in the three-month project.  The brief kickoff celebration coincides with Replacements’ actual 30th anniversary date.  For additional information, please contact Replacements’ Public Relations Manager Lisa Conklin at 336.697.3000, ext. 2552 (336.209.0951 mobile) or lisa.conklin@replacements.com.

About Replacements, Ltd.

Founded by Bob Page in 1981, Replacements, Ltd. carries the world’s largest selection of old and new china, crystal, silver and collectibles. The company’s 455,800 square foot facilities house an inventory of nearly 14 million pieces from over 342,000 patterns. Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., Replacements, Ltd. serves more than ten million customers worldwide.

About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro:

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro has been putting faith into action since 1987, partnering with hard-working families to build more than 350 homes, restoring hope and dignity to their lives that poverty housing strips away.  Habitat Greensboro is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, which is headquartered in Americus, GA.  Habitat for Humanity is a Christian ministry that brings together people of all faiths to work as partners with people in need around the globe – building decent, affordable homes and eliminating poverty housing.  For more information about their programs, please visit www.habitatgreensboro.org or call (336) 275-4663.