Parry Sound Chapter

about us

Habitat Ontario Gateway North is a non-profit housing organization that believes everyone deserves a safe and decent place to live. We mobilize communities to help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership. With the help of volunteers, donors, and community partners, we have built more than 45 homes for families, including over 40 children, in need of safe, decent, and affordable housing across the Ontario Gateway North territory.

The Parry Sound Chapter began in 2010 as the Parry Sound Adopt-A-Home Committee; a group of dedicated local volunteers worked toward the completion of the first community build project on Emily St. in 2013. When territories amalgamated into Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North in 2014, Parry Sound became an official chapter. Since then, our dedicated Parry Sound chapter members have built 3 more homes. We have served 4 families total in the Parry Sound area. In support of this important work, we host three annual fundraising events; the Yard Sale, the Golf Tournament, and the "Hat-Trick” Hockey Raffle.

in memory of

It's with heavy hearts that the team at Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North announces the passing of Pat Howe on January 3rd, 2023. An avid gardener, dog-lover, and stalwart supporter of Habitat for Humanity, Pat gave many years to support affordable housing in Parry Sound. She was a promoter, organizer, and go-to volunteer for the famous Giant Yard Sale, which raised thousands of dollars for Habitat Build projects in Parry Sound.

Thank you, Pat, for your dedication and belief in a world where everyone deserves a safe and decent place to live.

yard sale

The Parry Sound Chapter Yard Sale is our largest event, occurring this year on the Labour Day long weekend: Saturday, September 4th (8 am-2 pm), and Sunday and Monday, September 5th and 6th (9 am-1 pm). The location is Dunn's Parry Sound Self-Storage. To maintain social distancing, this year appointments are required. Only 16 slots will be available per half-hour intervals. Bookings will begin Friday, August 20th on a first-come, first-serve basis. To book your slot, call Pat at 705-773-2178. *No guarantee of entry without an appointment. Properly fitted face masks are required for entry. Hand sanitizer will be available. To ensure our Giant Yard Sale continues to flourish, we collect donations of new and gently used items year-round. To donate, contact Ab Fuller at 705-346-2697.

golf tournament

The annual "Best-Ball” Golf Tournament is hosted at the beautiful Rocky Crest course. The event fee includes a cart, lunch, and a banquet dinner, at which awards are given out. There is also a silent auction and the ability to sponsor a hole. This event has unfortunately been cancelled for this year, but we are prepared to tee-up and see everyone at our 2022 tournament. Start practicing your swing!

hockey raffle

The Hat-Trick Hockey Raffle brings hockey fans out to win one of three sets of donated Toronto Maple Leaf's tickets. We raffle the tickets off at the end of the year, in November or early December. Raffle tickets are limited, so keep an eye on our Facebook or Instagram page to know when ticket sales are on!