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Children
An Experience of a Lifetime
They say that Disneyland is “the happiest place on earth” and for one special day in October, it really was that happy place for Jadacey, Karter and several other children …
Volunteers
Serving with a Happy Heart
The centre of the Matthew’s House logo is a big, red heart. It tells us that this respite home for children with complex care needs is a place filled with …
Children
Living with Joy and Abundance
When I get Shannon Aziz on the phone, she and her family are holidaying at their cabin. Going to the cabin in the summer can be a wonderful family time. …
Staff
A Perfect Opportunity
When Cassidy Wagner-Biddle began planning for her career, she never thought she’d find work in a place that would suit her skills so perfectly. “I absolutely love kids and see myself working with kids, youth and families, so I could not have asked for a better opportunity,” she says.
Donors
Stronger Together Grant Supports Families
A new project at Matthew’s House will help families with children who have complex care needs support their children more fully thanks to a grant from the Bridgeway Foundation through …
Children
Another Way of Seeing the World
Shae gazes out the big picture window at Matthew’s House, watching the wind chase the dried leaves around the playground. A sweet smile comes to his face as he sees …
Parents
Strength and Love
When Kelly talks about her daughter Jadacey, her face softens, her eyes light up, she smiles. “Everything about her is a gift. I love her so much,” she says. “She …
Parents
Providing Peace of Mind
The first time Caury Hurst walked in the front door of Matthew’s House, she was overcome by a feeling of complete and utter calm. “I knew that this would be …
Staff
Variety Grant Makes Matthew’s House Secure
A grant from Variety – The Children’s Charity ensures that children who visit Matthew’s House are safe and secure during their stay. Matthew’s House is a ‘home away from home’ …
Children
A Unique Sibling Experience
In many ways Sam Newton is a typical 12-year-old boy. He enjoys school – especially History class, but he would much rather hang out with his best friend Nial playing …
Donors
Skate, Score, Shake, Shake, Shake
The sounds of scraping skate blades and sticks smacking the ice fill the arena as the Atom C5 Blades minor league hockey team take on their opponents. Cheers ring out …
Volunteers
A Unique Volunteer
Dana Chandler is a unique volunteer at Matthew’s House. She volunteers for all the usual, good reasons: she knows she’s helping a good cause, she loves interacting with people and …