Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North

10/12/2026

We're thankful for our staff, volunteers, donors, and shoppers. 🙏

Today, and every day, we're grateful for your contributions to a world where everyone has a decent and affordable home.

Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North ReStores will be closed Monday, October 12th, reopening for donation drop-off Tuesday, October 14th at 9 am and for shopping at 10 am.

10/11/2026

A little moment with Jane and Tristan from our Art Event at the Bracebridge ReStore.

Between the hard work and busy days, there’s always room for a laugh and a shoulder to lean on. The friendships we build here are a big part of what makes this place special.

We love the work we do and the people we get to do it with..❤️🏠

10/09/2026

The District Municipality of Muskoka, Greystone Project Management Inc., the Town of Bracebridge, and Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North came together at the site of the former Memorial Arena in Bracebridge to break ground on a 103-unit affordable housing complex, including 25 affordable units.

Slated for completion in 2028, the development will offer a mix of market-rate and affordable rental housing. Owned and operated by Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North, the four-storey building will include 21 units, accommodating up to 45 residents. Planned as a family-friendly residence, the building will feature studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units.

This is great news for a community that has a significant need for rental housing and affordable accommodation.

Together we build community. Community starts with breaking new ground.
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10/07/2026

Wednesday is Seniors Day at ReStore! 🎉

If you're 55 or older, get 15% off regular priced items at any of Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North's five ReStores in Bracebridge, Huntsville, Midland, Orillia, and Sudbury.

Remember, every purchase funds affordable housing in your community. 🏠️

Shop starting at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday.

10/06/2026

When is a donation not a donation?

A used mattress is never a donation. Our ReStores do not accept used mattresses. Ever. This picture tells you why.

Any item left outside our ReStore after donation drop-off hours is not a donation. Once left outside, that item is exposed to the elements, insects, and worse. It quickly becomes unsaleable and, instead, we’re forced to pay tipping fees to dispose of it.

Those disposal costs take funds away from supporting our build program, which is exactly what our ReStore social enterprise exists to do.

Please help us make the most of every donation by following our donation guidelines and only leaving accepted items during designated drop-off hours.

For a list of acceptable donations, visit https://habitatgatewaynorth.com/acceptable-items/

10/05/2026

🚨PLEASE NOTE: Temporary Pause on Donation Drop-Offs

The generosity of our community has been incredible. Thank you! ❤️
To help us safely process the large volume of donations we've received, donation drop-offs will be temporarily paused on Tuesday, October 6th and Wednesday, October 7th.

Our processing and storage areas have reached capacity, and this brief pause will give our team time to sort, organize, and prepare items for the sales floor while maintaining a safe environment for our staff, volunteers, customers, and donors.

🛒 Good news! Our ReStore remains OPEN for shopping! Stop in to discover great finds while supporting Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North's mission to build safe, affordable housing in our communities.

🛋️ Have large furniture to donate? Please give us a call to arrange a pickup. We're happy to schedule collections where possible. 705-646-0106 or athttps://habitatgatewaynorth.com/request-a-pickup/

We expect to resume accepting donation drop-offs on Thursday, October 8th.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support of the Bracebridge ReStore. Your generosity makes a difference!

10/05/2026

World Habitat Day is marked on the first Monday of October each year and is recognized by the United Nations as an occasion to reflect on the state of towns and cities and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. On World Habitat Day, we recognize a simple but powerful belief: everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. 🏠💙

This year’s theme, “Adequate Housing for All,” goes to the heart of who we are. We work to bring people together to help families and individuals build homes, communities, and hope through affordable housing and equity-building programs.

We build brighter futures. Brighter futures start with home.

Help us build brighter futures. Donate at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/7921

10/04/2026

Donation Hours Are Changing (but not the need for your donations)!

🚨Beginning October 8, our donation drop-off hours will be 9 am –4 pm.

We’re so grateful for the generosity of our donors! With more donations coming through our doors, we want to make sure every item is handled safely and efficiently. That’s why the Bracebridge ReStore will be closing donation drop-off one hour earlier, giving our team the time they need to safely sort and prepare your donations for the sales floor.

Please keep those donations coming! Furniture, appliances, building materials, and quality household items help stock our ReStore and fuel Habitat’s affordable housing work in our communities.

Have something to donate? Bring it our way between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm Monday through Saturday. And thank you. 💙

09/30/2026

Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day for all Canadians to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools, where more than 150,000 First Nations, Métis and Inuit children were forced to attend between the 1870s and 1997.

This legacy includes the tragic ongoing recoveries of unmarked and mass graves, the injustices inflicted on Indigenous peoples and the intergenerational trauma and systemic racism that still exists today.

At Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North, we remain committed to learning more about the past actions related to our Indigenous Peoples and the Residential School System in Canada and what each of us, as settlers, can do to enhance understanding and reconciliation.

To view our territorial acknowledgments for our homes and ReStores, please visit https://habitatgatewaynorth.com/territorial-acknowledgement/

09/28/2026

We’re aware of false or misleading posts circulating online about Habitat for Humanity programs offering free home repairs or roof replacements through grants. Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North does not currently offer a Critical Home Repair Program. While we are exploring the possibility of introducing a critical repairs program in the future, Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North has no such program in place, nor are we accepting applications.

If you see an advertisement or post claiming to offer home repairs or roofing assistance through Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North, please do not provide personal or financial information.

For accurate information about our programs and services, please rely on our official website and social media channels. We’ll share any updates about future repair programs through our official channels as they become available.

09/16/2026

09/07/2026

Our staff and volunteers are enjoying the last long weekend of the summer, which means our stores and affiliate office will be closed on Monday, September 7th.

We're back for regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

Happy Labour Day!

09/05/2026

ReStore got its start right here in Canada, opening its first location in Winnipeg in 1991.
Today, there are 99 ReStores across Canada! 🇨🇦

Donation of building materials, tools, furniture, appliances, electronics, home décor, clothing, books, music and games make ReStore a uniquely Canadian one-stop-shop!

ReStore: Built by Canadians. Building for Canadians since 1991. 🏠️

Shop, donate, or volunteer at one of our ReStores in Bracebridge, Huntsville, Midland, Orillia, and Sudbury.

For addresses and hours, visit https://habitatgatewaynorth.com/location-hours/

09/01/2026

Thank you to the Government of Canada's Canada Summer Jobs programme and Scott Aitchison, MP for Parry Sound-Muskoka, for supporting youth employment in our constituency. Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North benefited from some outstanding talent this summer, including Taylor, who did a seriously impressive job as our affiliate's Digital Records Administrator.

Taylor's work resulted in lasting improvements in our digital records system and a strong foundation for future record management.

A summer job can build a lot more than a résumé. 🇨🇦

08/04/2026

Don't miss out on the event of the season!

The annual Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament is coming up on September 14th at the beautiful Rocky Crest Golf Club.

Enjoy a day of fun, food, and festivities while supporting the Habitat for Humanity Parry Sound Chapter's affordable housing project at 19 Hillcrest Avenue. Every dollar raised will help turn this two-bedroom, one-bathroom bungalow into a safe, affordable home for a local family.

Register at app.eventcaddy.com/events/habitat-for-humanity-classic-2026 ⛳

07/28/2026

It's time to gather your foursome and drive change at the annual Habitat for Humanity Classic golf tourney held at the beautiful Rocky Crest Golf Club on the shores of Lake Joseph.

This seasonal favourite is a great way to get out on the links, enjoy a BBQ lunch, Marché style dinner, silent auction, prizes, and more! All this, while supporting our affordable home build project at 19 Hillcrest Avenue in Parry Sound.

Register at app.eventcaddy.com/events/habitat-for-humanity-classic-2026 🏌

07/22/2026

Thank you to those who have applied to partner with Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North for affordable homeownership at 19 Hillcrest Avenue in Parry Sound.

We are working through your applications. Those selected to move forward in the selection process will be contacted directly

Together we build community. Community starts with home. 🏠