Matthew House Fort Erie

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Matthew House Fort Erie We provide Supported Transitional housing for refugee claimants and homeless persons, women and children in need of housing. http://matthewhouseforterie.ca

We are a faith based NGO serving refugee claimants and refugees in the Niagara Region. Many refugees arrive traumatized. Often they have been victims of violence. All have lost the family and community support they relied on all their lives. We meet them at the border, immediately give them safe housing, food and clothing, and then offer social, emotional and practical support. Specifically, we help them begin their formal refugee claim, get them medical care as needed, connect them to government agencies and schools, provide interpretation and transport to medical and legal appointments, orient them to Canadian culture and facilitate peer mentoring. We facilitate long term integration by mentoring them through the transitions of education and finding employment. We help with family reunification, and offer support in crisis.



We are proud of what many of our residents have accomplished. Many have graduated from high school and then university. They have received awards; started businesses, and contributed to their communities.

In many cases, we have the privilege of becoming extended family. It is our greatest joy.

❤️ Happy National Seniors’ Day! ❤️Today, we celebrate and honour all the wonderful seniors in our lives. Your wisdom, ki...
10/01/2026

❤️ Happy National Seniors’ Day! ❤️

Today, we celebrate and honour all the wonderful seniors in our lives. Your wisdom, kindness, strength, and love have touched so many hearts and helped shape our families and communities.

Let’s take a moment today to show our seniors how much they mean to us—with a call, a visit, a hug, or simply a heartfelt “I love you.” 💐

Happy National Seniors’ Day! Sending love, gratitude, and warm wishes to all seniors today and always. ❤️

Celebrating National Seniors’ Day — October 1, 2026, 💜October 1, 2026, we celebrate and honour the seniors in our commun...
09/17/2026

Celebrating National Seniors’ Day — October 1, 2026, 💜
October 1, 2026, we celebrate and honour the seniors in our community — the people whose lives, stories, wisdom, and experiences have helped shape the families and communities we know today.
At Matthew House Fort Erie, we are grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside seniors and others in our community, recognizing the dignity, value, and unique gifts that every person brings.
To all the seniors who have cared for others, built families, served their communities, overcome challenges, shared their wisdom, and continue to make a difference — thank you. Your stories matter. Your presence matters. You matter. ❤️
May today be a reminder that every generation has something meaningful to contribute, and that our communities are stronger when we care for one another.
Happy National Seniors’ Day! 🌷

Well it’s now less than three weeks until Ride for Refuge 2026! I want to thank those of you who have already registere...
09/17/2026

Well it’s now less than three weeks until Ride for Refuge 2026!

I want to thank those of you who have already registered for the Ride or have made an online donation in support of Matthew House Fort Erie.

But just in case you haven’t yet registered or donated you can still do so by clicking this link:

https://rideforrefuge.org/home

This year’s Ride will take place on Saturday October 3. Registration begins at 10 am at First Baptist Church, 165 Bertie Street, Fort Erie.

This year our bike route will start at First Baptist Church, and go along the Niagara River trail to Waverley Beach Park and then back to the church.
Those who are walking can turn around at Old Fort Erie.

There will be a BBQ at the church following the ride.

For further information contact Jim McBeth at [email protected]

We look forward to you joining us!

06/01/2026

Invitation to the Matthew House Refugee Ministry of Fort Erie Fundraising Banquet and AGM



Friday, June 19, 2026

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.



Location:

Pelham Community Church

461 Canboro Road

Pelham, Ontario

Greetings!

You are warmly invited to attend the Matthew House Refugee Ministry of Fort Erie Fundraising Banquet and Annual General Meeting.

This year’s AGM and fundraising banquet come at a unique and meaningful time as the world celebrates World Refugee Day on June 19, 2026. Together, we will reflect on the ministry’s ongoing work of welcoming, supporting, and walking alongside refugees and newcomers in our community.

The evening will include fellowship, updates on the ministry’s work, fundraising opportunities, and a shared meal.

Dinner

Buffet-style meal — $25.00 per person

Sponsorship Opportunities

Table sponsorship — $200.00 per table

Advance registration and fundraising are now open online.

E-transfer donations may be sent to:

[email protected]

Fundraising

A free-will love offering will also be received during the evening in support of the ministry’s ongoing programs and outreach. We are grateful for your support, prayers, and partnership. Your presence and encouragement mean a great deal to us, and we look forward to sharing this meaningful evening together.

The Southern Ontario Coalition of agencies helping refugee claimants recently met at Matthew House, Fort Erie, to delibe...
05/16/2026

The Southern Ontario Coalition of agencies helping refugee claimants recently met at Matthew House, Fort Erie, to deliberate on issues faced by refugees as they navigate the complexities of the refugee program

Matthew House has recently acquired a residential property to expand our transitional housing program.We thank God for h...
05/16/2026

Matthew House has recently acquired a residential property to expand our transitional housing program.We thank God for his provision

03/30/2026

Congratulations to Matthew House Fort Erie on the opening of their new transitional house for refugees! And thank you so much for hosting the latest meeting of the Ontario Coalition of Service Providers for Refugee Claimants. It was great to see you all!

2025 Ride for Refuge #@ 25th anniversary
02/06/2026

2025 Ride for Refuge #@ 25th anniversary

Address

183 Central Avenue
Fort Erie, ON
L2A3S8

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19058716059

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