Settling In, Supported: Rachel’s Story
“If it was not for them, I do not know where I would be today…”
Starting Over with Something: Emilia’s Story
“Starting over with nothing, I was expecting it would take ages to furnish my apartment…”
Strength in Supporting Others: Femi’s Story
“If I wasn’t fortunate enough to live in Matthew House, I would have died here in Canada.”
A Partnership of Empowerment
“Matthew House has a basic understanding of the barriers – they get it. That’s why it’s worked so well.”
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.”
Strengthening the community: Steve’s Story
“What has remained consistent over the years is a spirit of mission.”
The drive to serve others: Basel's Story
“Everything begins with having that safe place that meets your needs…“
Like coming home: Frederick’s Story
“If not for Matthew House, it would be a totally different story for me and so many other people who have passed through this place…”
The Next Step of the Journey: MHO opens two transition homes
“At Matthew House everything we do is about home, community, and dignity.”
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.”
A Welcoming Shore: Hannah's Story
“I think that refugees are our most resilient teachers. They form the fabric in many ways of our society and what it means to be Canadian.”
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.”
Between Two Lives: Jimmy's Story
“I had no family members in Canada… Matthew House was my first point of contact in Ottawa.”