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Mainstream's administrative offices will be closed Monday, February 16th for Family Day.

Mainstream's administrative office at Pine St in Thorold will be closed Monday, January 26th due to weather. Please stay safe.

Our Administrative office at 15 Pine will be closed today due to the weather.

Happy New Year !

Tomorrow is National Housing Day. Watch to learn more here: https://bit.ly/4nJGiGN & here: https://bit.ly/DSO-Advice #housing #NationalHousingDay

A little holiday magic with a big impact ✨

Shelly from Photography by Shelly has been such a gift to our community. She has spent time with us capturing the heart of who we are—our people, our stories, and the work we feel so privileged to do. Her photos have become a beautiful reflection of the compassion and connection that define Mainstream and Gateway.

This year, Shelly is offering Holiday Mini Sessions, and she’s chosen to turn them into something even more meaningful. For every session booked, she is generously donating $25 directly to Gateway Niagara and Mainstream.

It’s a simple way to get gorgeous family photos while also supporting the individuals and families we serve every day.

If you’re looking to add a touch of holiday joy to your year—and help us continue our mission—we’d love for you to check out her sessions.

📸 Holiday Minis
• 20-minute session
• 15 beautifully edited images
• $225 + HST
• $25 donated to Mainstream & Gateway

Thank you, Shelly, for using your talent to lift up our community. And thank you to everyone who books a session—you’re helping create brighter futures.

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A very impactful message to hear

#WaitingToBelong Public Service Announcement (November 2025) highlights the struggles and barriers faced by people with intellectual disabilities and their families as they languish on the Developmenta...

We could not have said it any better! Thanks to Mayor Ugiluni and all of the Councilors who attending our Ribbon Cutting! We appreciate the warm welcome to Thorold. Special thanks to everyone who made time to attend and helping us celebrate such an important milestone for both Mainstream and Gateway.

Margaret Beaupre, Executive Director of Mainstream and Gateway, has been named a finalist for the GNCC 2025 Women in Business Awards in the Excellence in the Not-for-Profit Sector category!

This honour reflects Margaret’s leadership and the collective efforts of our incredible staff, volunteers, and Boards who bring compassion and inclusion to life every day.

Together, we support more than 1,300 individuals and provide housing for over 400 people — work made possible by our dedicated teams and partners.

Congratulations, Margaret! 💙 We’re so proud to have you representing us and celebrating alongside the inspiring women leaders across Niagara. 🏆