Lakefield Habitat ReStore closing September 30
By Stacey Sullivan
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region has announced the closure of their Lakefield ReStore location at 3001 Lakefield Road. The store will remain open until the end of September, with upcoming yard sales and discounts to help clear out inventory.
An email newsletter sent on August 27 reads: “It is with heavy hearts that Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region announces the upcoming closure of the Lakefield Habitat ReStore.”
“Like many local businesses, the Lakefield ReStore has faced challenges over the past year that have made continuing operations unsustainable,” the statement continues. “While we are deeply saddened by this closure, it is a necessary step to ensure that Habitat PKR can continue to focus on our core mission of building safe and affordable housing for local families.”
“While we are deeply saddened by this closure, it is a necessary step to ensure that Habitat PKR can continue to focus on our core mission of building safe and affordable housing for local families.”
The Lakefield ReStore will stop accepting donations after Saturday, September 6. A storewide closure sale will begin on Tuesday, September 2, immediately following Labour Day.
A yard sale will take place at both the Lakefield ReStore and the Peterborough ReStore (300 Milroy Drive) on Saturday, September 6, starting at 8 a.m., offering discounts on home décor items to help move stock.
The final day of operations for the Lakefield ReStore will be Tuesday, September 30.
“We want to sincerely thank every person who has shopped, donated, and volunteered at the Lakefield ReStore. Your support has been instrumental in furthering our mission of affordable housing in the Peterborough & Kawartha Region,” the organization said.
The Peterborough and Lindsay ReStore locations operated by Habitat PKR will remain open. The organization asks that donations be redirected to one of these locations.
Habitat PKR emphasizes that the closure of the Lakefield ReStore will not impact its affordable housing programs. Their commitment to providing safe, decent, and affordable homeownership will continue with the support of the community and the Peterborough and Lindsay ReStores.