MHO hosts Minister Sudds for special announcement
MHO hosts Minister Sudds for special funding announcement and media coverage
Starting Over with Something: Emilia’s Story
“Starting over with nothing, I was expecting it would take ages to furnish my apartment…”
A Truth You Can’t Ignore: Richard’s Story
“It’s an investment in our country, and a better future for all of us.”
The Simple Joys: Ashley’s Story
“When I left the Furniture Bank, it was like a burden had lifted from my shoulders.”
Furniture Bank furnishes 1000th home of the year
“I am so proud and grateful to be a part of this achievement…”
The drive to serve others: Basel's Story
“Everything begins with having that safe place that meets your needs…“
Matthew House Ottawa Furniture Bank: Your furniture could change a life
One of our donors made a video about his experience donating to our Furniture Bank
A Lasting Impression: Celebrating MHO's David Botha
As the Furniture Bank prepares with both joy and sadness for David’s departure at the end of this summer, we share this look back at his remarkable Matthew House journey.
Loving Others More: Rebecca's Story
“We are serving people who are going through the hardest thing they’ll ever go through. We’ve been able to see how much it means to people when we can love on them and give them that warm welcome.”
The Dignity We All Deserve: Andrea's Story
“These are people who have already been through so much… They’ve moved from another country, they’ve been living in shelters, they are starting from scratch.”
From a Folding Chair to a Full Home: Williams' Story
“I’m really grateful to Matthew House for answering the call to help new immigrants and other people who are in need.”
A Heart for Serving Refugees: Louise's Story
“Where do you get furniture? How do you get that furniture back to where you live? The costs add up quickly… People in our city would be so lost without Matthew House’s furniture bank.”
The Power of a Small Gesture: Mahnoor's Story
“Our purpose is to help everybody who’s starting anew – whether it be a kid, an adult, a lifelong Canadian or a newcomer. We help people get on their feet and start their lives again.”
Delivering a Sense of Normalcy: Akid's Story
“The folks we are serving have been totally uprooted from where they are. Any sense of normalcy we can provide, I think that’s the right thing to do.”
From Drop-off to Delivery: Axel's Story
“ Everyone is welcoming and friendly and we’re all working together to help others.”
Collaborating for Change: Our visit from Furniture Bank
Matthew House Ottawa was thrilled to welcome our colleagues from Toronto’s Furniture Bank for a visit earlier this month. Founded in 1998, they work to end furniture poverty – one family at a time.
Furniture Makes a House a Home: Linda's Story
“Having a home, regardless of how modest, means everything. I’ve been blessed all my life, and I believe it’s important to address my blessings by giving.”
"They are not just surviving"
“It’s only when a client has a furnished home that the family can start thinking beyond surviving and look toward thriving.” Read Abdul's story.
Louis' story
“ Everyone is welcoming and friendly and we’re all working together to help others.”