How it all began ...
It was only as far back as 2002 when the concept of a Kingston
ReStore began to take shape. The Home Depot began donating
returned materials, which were stored at Gordon's Auctions on
Princess Street. The materials were sold at garage sales in
the fall and $7,500 was raised for Habitat programs.
While the space at Gordon's was appreciated, unfortunately there
was no heat, no running water (unless it rained) and no electricity.
This always made problems for the displaying, selling and handling
the goods.
Bruce Johnson devoted a great amount of time to searching for and
justifying the need for such a permanent home for the items and he
was successful in obtaining the new building at 323 Bath Road.
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