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Volunteers
Motherhood Makes It Meaningful
Julie and Rosie are friends, colleagues, volunteers. They’re also new moms, which has enriched their volunteer experience.
Staff
Internship Leads to Career Decision
It was God’s call on her heart that led Victoria to Matthew’s House and to a different career choice.
Events
Rant and Raise with Rick Mercer a Huge Success
An evening of generosity and laughter, highlighted by the appearance of a popular Canadian humourist, was held June 22 to benefit families in the Abbotsford community whose children live with …
A Positive Perspective
The Woods family is blessed with three boys, two who live with special needs. Matthew’s House is a vital resource for this family.
Parents
A Fragile Balance
Caring for a child who lives with complex care needs is challenging. Sometimes we don’t appreciate the effect that this can have on one’s mental health.
Parents
Making the Transition
Cassidy turned 19 this year and her parents are hoping to make the transition from childhood to adulthood a smooth one. The opportunity they’ve had to use Matthew’s House has been very helpful to their family.
Donors
Surprise Birthday Party Makes a Difference
Eight-year-old Priya’s surprise birthday party was also a fundraiser for Matthew’s House. It was a party with a difference!
Staff
A Chance to Be Strong Again
In Connie Brien’s 20-year career in nursing, she’s worked in many settings but has always come back to her first love: working with children.
Volunteers
Passion Affirmed
There’s a great distance between Helen’s home in Ukraine and Matthew’s House in Abbotsford, but looking back over her life, she can see how God has been preparing her for the journey here and the journey back.
Donors
Gingerbread House Delights
This beautiful gingerbread house was recently donated to Matthew’s House by Duft & Co. Bakehouse in Abbotsford. It is a delight!
Volunteers
Go for it!
Julia has done volunteer work on two continents and her message to anyone who is thinking about volunteering is this: Go for it!