Believing in their vision of a better life, Fatem and her husband were prepared to face the trials of uprooting their lives with stoic acceptance. Then Fatem met the team at Matthew House. 

When Solomon arrived at Matthew House Ottawa, it was his first home in Canada: a place filled with uncertainty, new faces, and hope. Over three months, he found not just shelter, but a true sense of belonging.

“In Canada, teachers build curiosity, confidence, and creativity in their students,” Kahina shares. “My boys come home excited about learning. They never felt that way before.” 

Often, supporting vulnerable neighbours, and particularly refugee claimants, is framed around what they gain. In Anjali’s experience, “I have gained so much more, truly so much more, from the opportunity..”

We can’t thank Allan enough for his commitment to our organization, which has translated to life-changing impacts for our city’s most vulnerable. We wish him the very best on the next step of his journey.

Our refugee services program currently provides a bed, food and settlement support for 180+ new refugee claimants at a time. This model has huge appeal for the city, explains Kale Brown, Manager of Homelessness System and Operations for the City of Ottawa.

“At Matthew House, you feel like you are at home.”

Refugee Housing Canada partners with MHO to bring the platform to Ottawa

Imagine how you feel when you walk through the door to your home. Your relief and immediate comfort of belonging. That’s Matthew House Ottawa.

Local businesses partner with charity in support of newly arrived refugee claimants

“If it was not for them, I do not know where I would be today…”

MHO hosts Minister Sudds for special funding announcement and media coverage

“I am so proud and grateful to be a part of this achievement…”

“For many low-income residents and refugees, Matthew House is a critical service that can provide life changing resources and supports.”

“Starting over with nothing, I was expecting it would take ages to furnish my apartment…”

In need of more houses to continue welcoming refugee claimants

“If I wasn’t fortunate enough to live in Matthew House, I would have died here in Canada.”