The 25:35 Campaign Launch and Anniversary Celebration

Download the Matthew 25:35 campaign brochure

Founder & Executive Director Anne Woolger with the new campaign brochure.

August 7th, 2012 marked the fourteenth anniversary since the opening of Matthew House as a permanent shelter for newly arrived refugee claimants in Toronto. The anniversary celebration also marked the launch of our first ever official fundraising campaign, The 25:35 Challenge!

The campaign is inspired by the same scripture passage for which Matthew House is named. Matthew 25:35 states: “For I was hungry and you fed me, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me...” Wearing a T-shirt announcing the new campaign, our Executive Director Anne Woolger challenged listeners to become more active and informed about the plight of refugee claimants and to consider pledging $25.35 (or more) each month to help us remain sustainable over the long term. She said that by being assured of ongoing support from year to year, Matthew House can make long range plans more confidently and continue to provide a warm welcome, shelter and support for vulnerable refugee claimants when they arrive in Canada.

In light of the current political climate, the need is greater than ever to stand up for the plight of refugee claimants. They are often the target of much misunderstanding and abuse. As part of our campaign, we have speakers ready to come out to share with small or large groups about the plight of refugees and the work of Matthew House. If you would like to have a speaker come to visit your group please contact us and call 416-364-8287. We'd be glad to share the Matthew House story! 

Pledges of monthly support can be given on line by simply clicking on the blue DONATE NOW tab or downloading the campaign brochure (see link above) and mailing it in or by calling us.  

Thank you!