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Divine Make-over - Posted On: February 22nd, 2010

Hope at the end of the Refugee Highway tours:

If you have never been to MH before and are curious to see our make-over or would like to bring a friend to introduce them to our work, we would love to have you come for a special one hour "Hope at the End of the Refugee Highway" tour.  Most tours take place on Tuesday afternoons or evenings.  Contact Armando by EM(admin@matthewhouse.ca) or phone at 416-364-8287 to arrange a tour

And watch the Divine Design make-over on the W Network - scheduled to be re broadcast on Thursday July 22 at 10pm.

 

We look forward to seeing you and...the place looks awesome!!

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05.10.10

Run or Walk for Matthew House! Once again this year we have the opportunity to participate in the Scotiabank Charity Run (5km, half or full marathon) on Sunday Sept 26th, 2010! It's a great way to have fun and support MH. We need LOTS of team members to run in support of our work - so we would welcome you to join our team! We're even having a pre run reception on Thursday September 9th. Click here for more details.

02.22.10

Matthew House had a "divine" make-over! Thanks to designer Candice Olsen and a wonderful crew from the TV make-over program Divine Design (and great volunteers ), the living and dining rooms of MH have had a complete make-over. The transformation is amazing!!! The show was re-broadcast on the Women's (W) Network on July 22 at 10pm - check the Divine Design website to read about it. Click here to come for a tour of our beautiful new place!

08.10.09

MH featured in CBC documentary: A former MATTHEW HOUSE resident from Sierre Leone, was featured in an NFB documentary. The film entitled "Everybody's Children" examines the plight of unaccompanied minor refugee teens arriving in Canada. It is now viewable on the National Film Board of Canada's website. Click here for the link and more details.

07.10.09

Matthew House celebrated its 12th Anniversary as a permanent shelter on Tuesday August 3rd. Over 100 Former residents, supporters and friends of MH attended a great party in the backyard of MH. Many brought a dish and shared in a wonderful international "pot luck" dinner and enjoyed music and celebrations.

06.09.09

Fantastic time had by all at MH Summer Camp! On July 3rd MH former residents, volunteers and staff went to beautiful Muskoka to enjoy a wonderful long weekend at Camp Kwasind! Nearly 100 campers from 22 different nations enjoyed an awesome time. Thank you to all who supported this camp!
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