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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!
Volunteers
Helping Around the House
Valerie volunteers at Matthew’s House, doing the weekly grocery shop for the children who are visiting each week. She’s making a difference and you can too!
Children
Restoring Family Time
Alya’s exceptionalities don’t stop the Somnor family from doing the activities that they love but when they plan for an outing that would be challenging for Ayla, they turn to Matthew’s House for help.
Children
Making Transitions
Moving to a new home, starting at a new school and having a new baby; all these transitions happened for Kherrigan’s family in one year. Find out how Matthew’s House made a difference.
Parents
Why Inclusion Matters
Kherrigan’s mom, Tina, says that Kherrigan is a gift to her classmates. Find out how she contributes to her classroom.
Staff
Discovering a Passion
Maggie discovered her passion for caring for others when she was still a teenager. Today, she loves her job caring for children at Matthew’s House.
Parents
Seeing the Good in Life
One would think that a family with four children makes for a busy, fast-paced life and that is partly true for the Robinson family. Life with Aodhan (12), Taiya (8), …
Children
Celebrating Life
Marissa’s birthday party was a celebration of her life and an opportunity to give back to Matthew’s House.
Donors, Staff
From the Outside, In
Wendy’s life experiences have given her empathy for the families who visit Matthew’s House – families who sometimes feel like they’re on the outside.
Donors
Car Club Makes Contribution
Members of the Vintage Car Club of Canada recently visited Matthew’s House to make a generous donation.
Donors
Paying It Forward
When their fundraising efforts exceeded their costs, the team chose to pay it forward, giving their extra donations to charity. They chose Matthew’s House.
Children, Parents
Care for the Whole Family
As she sinks into the restoring heat of a natural hot spring pool, Chantal knows it was worth the hike in. The hot water relaxes her tired muscles. Breathing in …