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St. Matt's is a charitable, non-profit multi-service agency. We serve families, children and seniors (55+)

Matt's is a charitable, non-profit multi-service agency located in the inner-city of Hamilton. We have been providing services to the most vulnerable in our community since the mid-sixties. Our core services focus on Emergency Food Assistance, Child Services and Seniors' Care. Matthew's House provides these services to those in need regardless of their race, gender or religious beliefs.

11/09/2026

The Holiday Hope program is open for 2026! Can you help bring a little joy to a family or senior who really needs it?

Because of you, every family and senior we registered last year received a season filled with hope and love. We could even take on extra emergency appointments because of your generosity. Our ability to serve the community this coming holiday season will only be possible with your ongoing enthusiasm and support.

To our returning sponsors, thank you. And to those new to our program, we welcome you warmly! To sign up, visit https://stmatthewshouse.ca/holiday-hope/sponsor/

11/08/2026

We're thrilled to have Carrie Clark joining the lineup for Hammer Tone 2026!

Since the late 1990s, Carrie Clark has been a familiar presence within the Hamilton music scene, contributing her bass and vocal talents to myriad albums and live performances by local artists. Most recently, Clark has become a full-fledged member of alt-country outfit The Pintos, whose 2023 EP Tornado received international acclaim. As well, since 2020 Clark has been creating her own music, most recently Resistor, a six-track collection that highlights her expansive musical range.

See Carrie, plus an impressive list of music talent at Hammer Tone 2026:

🎤 Tyler Kyte (Dwayne Gretzky) & Lisa SQ
🎤 Luke Bentham (The Dirty Nil)
🎤 Danny Miles (July Talk)
🎤 Brian West (Y108)
🎤 Chrisy Hurn (Basement Revolver)
🎤 Jon Harvey (Wild High / Monster Truck)
🎤 Mark Sasso (Elliott Brood)
🎤 Sean Jones
🎤 Edgar Breau & Bob Bryden
🎤 Whitness
🎤 Meredith MacLeod (Hamilton City Magazine)
🎤 Lindy Vopnfjord
🎤 David Premi (DPA Architecture Inc.)
🎤 Lily Sazz
🎤 George Panagopoulos (Doctor Tongue)

And backing our guests throughout the night…
🎶 THE KAY-TELLS: Dean Fulton, Ashley Sloggett, Stephen Pitkin, Justine Fischer, Paige Thompson, Matty Simpson, Rachel Jones and Kurt Tweedle.

📍 Bridgeworks, Hamilton
📅 Thursday, November 26
🚪 Doors open at 7 PM

Every dollar raised through HammerTone supports the work of St. Matt’s! St. Matt’s has been part of the fabric of Hamilton’s lower city for over 50 years, showing up for neighbours and creating opportunities for dignity, connection, stability and hope.

Tickets are available now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-matts-hammer-tone-2026-fundraiser-112626-bridgeworks-7pm-doors-tickets-2002672638773

11/06/2026

Chrisy Hurn is the vocalist and guitarist for Basement Revolver and they have a well-deserved persona for goodness and light and thought-provoking tunes.

See Chrisy, plus an impressive list of music talent at Hammer Tone 2026:

🎤 Tyler Kyte (Dwayne Gretzky) & Lisa SQ
🎤 Luke Bentham (The Dirty Nil)
🎤 Danny Miles (July Talk)
🎤 Brian West (Y108)
🎤 Chrisy Hurn (Basement Revolver)
🎤 Jon Harvey (Wild High / Monster Truck)
🎤 Mark Sasso (Elliott Brood)
🎤 Sean Jones
🎤 Edgar Breau & Bob Bryden
🎤 Whitness
🎤 Meredith MacLeod (Hamilton City Magazine)
🎤 Carrie Clark
🎤 Lindy Vopnfjord
🎤 David Premi (DPA Architecture Inc.)
🎤 Lily Sazz
🎤 George Panagopoulos (Doctor Tongue)

And backing our guests throughout the night…
🎶 THE KAY-TELLS: Dean Fulton, Ashley Sloggett, Stephen Pitkin, Justine Fischer, Paige Thompson, Matty Simpson, Rachel Jones and Kurt Tweedle.

📍 Bridgeworks, Hamilton
📅 Thursday, November 26
🚪 Doors open at 7 PM

Every dollar raised through HammerTone supports the work of St. Matt’s! St. Matt’s has been part of the fabric of Hamilton’s lower city for over 50 years, showing up for neighbours and creating opportunities for dignity, connection, stability and hope.

Tickets are available now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-matts-hammer-tone-2026-fundraiser-112626-bridgeworks-7pm-doors-tickets-2002672638773

11/05/2026

Update on Holiday Hope program:
Unbelievably online, our family registration filled up in less than 4 hrs, our seniors registration filled up in 8 hrs, and we are receiving hundreds of phone calls per day for phone appointments.
If your online registration was approved, confirmation phone calls have started with the pick up date and location.

We are trying our best to get through all of the voicemails and return calls.

Please have patience.

11/05/2026

We're so excited to announce that Luke Bentham, founding member of The Dirty Nil will be performing at Hammer Tone 2026!

Luke Bentham has toured the world as singer and guitarist for the Juno-winning band The Dirty Nil. His passion for music is matched by his commitment to his community, following the pattern of his parents. Luke’s dad is long-serving St. Matt’s board member, making Luke an honourary part of the family.

Every song performed that night will come from the legendary K-Tel compilation catalogue — those wonderfully eclectic collections that put the hits of an era side by side and helped create the soundtrack for a generation.

Here's a few of the artists joining us:
🎤 Tyler Kyte (Dwayne Gretzky) & Lisa SQ
🎤 Danny Miles (July Talk)
🎤 Brian West (Y108)
🎤 Jon Harvey (Wild High / Monster Truck)
🎤 Mark Sasso (Elliott Brood)
🎤 Sean Jones
🎤 Edgar Breau & Bob Bryden
🎤 Whitness
🎤 Meredith MacLeod (Hamilton City Magazine)
🎤 Carrie Clark
🎤 Lindy Vopnfjord
🎤 David Premi (DPA Architecture Inc.)
🎤 Lily Sazz
🎤 George Panagopoulos (Doctor Tongue)
And backing our guests throughout the night…
🎶 THE KAY-TELLS: Dean Fulton, Ashley Sloggett, Stephen Pitkin, Justine Fischer, Paige Thompson, Matty Simpson, Rachel Jones and Kurt Tweedle.

📍 Bridgeworks, Hamilton
📅 Thursday, November 26
🚪 Doors open at 7 PM

Every dollar raised through HammerTone supports the work of St. Matt’s. For more than 50 years, St. Matt’s has been part of the fabric of Hamilton’s lower city, showing up for neighbours and creating opportunities for dignity, connection, stability and hope.

Tickets are available now at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/st-matts-hammer-tone-2026-fundraiser-112626-bridgeworks-7pm-doors-tickets-2002672638773

11/04/2026

We're so excited to announce that Lily Sazz will be performing at Hammer Tone 2026 at BridgeWorks on Nov 26.

Lily Sazz has been making waves on the roots and blues music scene as her first
solo album “What Just Happened” has been receiving unanimously glowing reviews
both in Canada and abroad. Her songwriting and authentic delivery is touching
hearts and inspiring laughter, tears, and everything in between. Her live
performances capture the magic, and whether you see her perform solo, or with
any of her collaborators, you’ll find yourself thoroughly entertained and engaged.

HammerTone is a love letter to this city’s gritty, gorgeous music scene, bringing together an incredible rotating cast of performers for songs, stories, laughter and a few surprises.

And there’s a twist.

Every song performed that night will come from the legendary K-Tel compilation catalogue — those wonderfully eclectic collections that put the hits of an era side by side and helped create the soundtrack for a generation.

Here's a few of the artists joining us:

🎤 Tyler Kyte (Dwayne Gretzky) & Lisa SQ
🎤 Luke Bentham (The Dirty Nil)
🎤 Danny Miles (July Talk)
🎤 Brian West (Y108)
🎤 Jon Harvey (Wild High / Monster Truck)
🎤 Chrisy Hurn (Basement Revolver)
🎤 Mark Sasso (Elliott Brood)
🎤 Sean Jones
🎤 Edgar Breau & Bob Bryden
🎤 Whitness
🎤 Meredith MacLeod (Hamilton City Magazine)
🎤 Carrie Clark
🎤 Lindy Vopnfjord
🎤 David Premi (DPA Architecture Inc.)
🎤 Lily Sazz
🎤 George Panagopoulos (Doctor Tongue)
And backing our guests throughout the night…
🎶 THE KAY-TELLS: Dean Fulton, Ashley Sloggett, Stephen Pitkin, Justine Fischer, Paige Thompson, Matty Simpson, Rachel Jones and Kurt Tweedle.

📍 Bridgeworks, Hamilton
📅 Thursday, November 26
🚪 Doors open at 7 PM

Every dollar raised through HammerTone supports the work of St. Matt’s. For more than 50 years, St. Matt’s has been part of the fabric of Hamilton’s lower city — showing up for neighbours and creating opportunities for dignity, connection, stability and hope.

Tickets are available now at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/st-matts-hammer-tone-2026-fundraiser-112626-bridgeworks-7pm-doors-tickets-2002672638773

11/03/2026

HammerTone 2026 – a musical house party and love letter to the city – will bring together professional musicians, along with some folks from local media and businesses, to jam to some K-Tel classics in support of St. Matt’s. The fundraiser is Nov. 26 at Bridgeworks. There are concerts. There a...

11/02/2026

📣 Holiday Hope registration is now full for both families and seniors.
To sponsor a family or senior, visit: stmatthewshouse.ca/holiday-hope

10/29/2026

Hammer Tone is a one-night benefit that brings together some of the city’s most beloved performers for a celebration of Hamilton’s musical soul, including of July Talk fame! Danny Miles is a versatile musician renowned for his exceptional drumming skills and innovative hip hop production. As a core member of the Juno Award-winning band July Talk, he has captivated audiences with his powerful and dynamic performances.

Some of the other confirmed artists so far are (in no specific order):

Lily Sazz
Tyler Kyte (Dwayne Gretzky) & Lisa SQ
Luke Bentham (Dirty Nil)
Brian West (Y108)
Chrisy Hurn (Basement Revolver)
Jon Harvey (Wild High/Monster Truck)
Mark Sasso (Elliott Brood)
Chelsea McWilliams & Tim Allard (Red Hill Valleys)
Sean Jones
Edgar Breau & Bob Bryden
Whitness
Meredith MacLeod (Hamilton City Magazine)
Carrie Clark
Lindy Vopnfjord
David Premi (DPA Architecture Inc)
George Panagapolis (Doctor Tongue)

Backing up our guests - The Kay-Tells
(Dean Fulton, Ashley Sloggett, Stephen Pitkin, Justine Fischer, Paige Thompson, Matty Simpson, Rachel Jones, Kurt Tweedle)

📍 Bridgeworks, Hamilton
📅 Thursday, November 26
🚪 Doors open at 7 PM

Every dollar raised through HammerTone supports the work of St. Matt’s. For more than 50 years, St. Matt’s has been part of the fabric of Hamilton’s lower city — showing up for neighbours and creating opportunities for dignity, connection, stability and hope.

Get your early bird tickets now at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-matts-hammer-tone-2026-fundraiser-112626-bridgeworks-7pm-doors-tickets-2002672638773?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

10/27/2026

Are you over 55? Join us for Outdoor Games at Gage Park this Thursday Oct 29 at 11am.

Refreshments will be served and transportation is available.

Register by calling Mo at St. Matt’s Seniors Program: 905-981-5408.

Address

414 Barton Street E
Hamilton, ON
L8L2Y3

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(905) 523-5546

Website

http://stmatthewshouse.ca/donate/donate/

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