Matthew House Refugee Ministry of Fort Erie
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA2107 | Last Modified: 10 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 23 Oct 2019 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Office 905-871-6059 ; Residence 289-871-2266 |
| After Hours Phone | Cell 289-687-4930 |
| Fax | 905-871-7054 |
| matthewhfe@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.matthewhouseforterie.com |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Busie Mtshede, Administrative Assistant |
| Alternate Contact | Oscar Garcia, Supported transitional housing coordinator; Phone: 289-321-0692 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Cindy and Murray Flow, Lead Volunteers |
| Primary Executive | John Mtshede, Executive Director; Email: njmtshede@gmail.com |
| Alternate Executive | Jim McNair, Board president; Phone: 905-994-3255 * 905-894-0328; Email: jmcnair2105@gmail.com |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Fort Erie ; Niagara Falls ; Port Colborne ; St Catharines ; Thorold ; Welland |
| Located In Community | Fort Erie |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Central Ave and Bertie St |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | Provides temporary emergency shelter to refugee claimants, families affected by family breakdowns and homeless people. Each case is assessed immediately as clients arrive and there is a "No wrong Door" policy. Residents are encouraged to cook and clean up after themselves during their stay (15-30 day stays in emergency shelter) Offers assistance with: * Immigration procedures * Transportation and accompaniment to appointments * Forms * Language translations * Orient newcomers to Canadian life and help with finding local settlements * Provide furnishings for apartments and help with shopping * Make arrangements for transfers to other cities * Provides friendship and encouragement * Connect clients with other helping agencies such as health care providers, jobs, schools and day care centres. Also provides safe and comfortable supported transitional housing to families and individuals. Priority is given to the most vulnerable persons such as single mothers and fathers with babies, women and children. Offers coaching in maintaining and retaining a home, connect with employment and assist clients to find affordable housing. Maximum 1 year stay in transitional housing is expected. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Shelter Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Dates | Year round |
| Eligibility | Refugee claimants Refugees Newcomers to Canada Women and children affected by family breakdowns such as divorce, domestic violence and sexual abuse. |
| Application | Call or drop in |
| Languages | English - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications ; French - Reception, Interpretation ; Arabic - Reception, Interpretation ; Farsi - Reception, Interpretation ; Lingala - Reception, Interpretation ; Shona - Reception ; Spanish - Reception, Interpretation ; Zulu - Reception, Interpretation ; IsiNdebele |
| Fees | None |
| Physical Access | Unknown - Call for information |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | October 2000 |
| Funding | Niagara Region, CBOQ/ Local churches and individuals |
| Elections | AGM |
| Meetings | Monthly Board meetings * Annual General Meeting |
| Service Categories | Domestic Violence Shelters ; Homeless Shelter ~ Women ; Immigrant/Refugee Shelters ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Transitional Housing/Shelter ~ Families ; Transitional Housing/Shelter ~ Homeless Men ; Transitional Housing/Shelter ~ Homeless Women |
| Print Material | Newsletter |
| Events | Annual picnic - 2nd week of Jun Ride for Refugees - 1st week of Oct Guided tours for Newcomers - Discovering Niagara Gardening - Promotion of Health eating habits |