“When we moved into our apartment we had nothing. Now, we can sit on the couch together, eat meals at the kitchen table, and sleep in our beds.”
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Ride for Matthew House Ottawa!
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An update, and ways that you can help Matthew House Ottawa during COVID-19 crisis.
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In recognition of World Refugee Day, read this moving story from one of the refugees we welcomed at Matthew House Ottawa last year.
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Meet Arao, who has been a client, volunteer and staff of our furniture bank.
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Great to see Matthew House Ottawa featured in this article on charities adapting in order to continue making an impact in the midst of a pandemic.
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An update, and ways that you can help Matthew House Ottawa during COVID-19 crisis.
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An update, and ways that you can help Matthew House Ottawa during COVID-19 crisis.
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Theresa Quann discusses renting to Matthew House alumni.
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Matthew House Ottawa was featured in the Ottawa Business Journal’s 2019 Giving Guide.
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Meet Doreen, program coordinator with Matthew House Ottawa refugee services.
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Meet Alexis, one of our former residents at the house.
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“Everything that I have now is thanks to Matthew House Ottawa”
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An interview with Mark and Jane Sider, who were host family at Matthew House Ottawa from 2017-2019.
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“Coming to Matthew House Ottawa furniture bank and receiving the items we needed was a big relief.”
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“There were so many people, so much love. I’ve never seen displays from good people like this – people who want to help you when you have a problem and want to fix it.”
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“I`m thankful for everyone. The staff, team and everyone running Matthew House Ottawa. The house might be small but what makes up the house is the people, residents and volunteers. I`m thankful for that spirit.”
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It has been several years since Brian has been able to cite his own address. In the past, Brian struggled with a number of life issues which eventually left him living on the streets and in shelters. MHO is proud to be one of the many community services that has had an opportunity to support Brian on his road to success.
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I was selected to participate in a youth exchange between Canada and Honduras. Due to my work, I was threatened by individuals that discriminated against my ethnic group. Shortly after, my cousin was assassinated in Honduras. It is for this reason that I decided to seek refuge in Canada. I spent five months homeless and in poor conditions in Canada. After some time, I finally found Matthew House Ottawa. There, I found a family, peace, security and emotional and spiritual support.
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We continue to learn a great deal from these precious people as they tell us their stories and teach us about their cultures. Our tastes have changed—literally—so that if you were to look in our pantry, you’d have no idea where we’re from. Our experiences have ranged from eating pacha (boiled lamb’s head) and fou-fou to attending immigration hearings; from teaching English to editing grad school applications. We have enjoyed introducing newcomers to turkey and cranberries, teaching them about our city, and telling them the Christmas story.
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