Matthew House Toronto

Matthew House Toronto is looking for 2 House Mentors to join our community.

🏡 Live-in volunteer role (6–12 months)
🛏 Private room, no rent
🍲 Food & essentials included
⏰ Flexible schedule
🤝 No experience needed, just a heart to support newcomers

This is more than volunteering; it’s sharing life, building community, and walking alongside refugee claimants as they start fresh in Canada.

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HOUSE MENTOR APPLICATION: Matthew House Refugee Services.Live-in Volunteer Placement Hello, thank you for your interest on being part of our Matthew House volunteer family! House Mentors at Matthew House Toronto are people who choose to live communally with refugee residents in our homes for a placement term. The goal is to foster social connection, nurture a safe and healthy home a...

Today marks Refugee Rights Day 2026, a day that commemorates the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision in Singh v Canada, which enshrined critical protections for refugee claimants in our Charter.

The day is typically a celebration of the refugee protection system in Canada, but this year, there is little to celebrate.

The ink has yet to dry on Bill C-12, which became law last week and represents a severe assault on the constitutional protections that the Singh decision recognized, arbitrarily denying countless refugees a right to a fair hearing of their claim.

This Refugee Rights Day, we should be renewing our commitment to a fair and compassionate refugee system.

Credits: Canadian Civil Liberties Association

Read More about Bill C-12 on their website, www.ccla.org

Congratulations to our sister shelter Matthew House Ft. Erie, on the opening of their 4th new transition home for refugees! And thank you also for hosting the Ontario Coalition of Service Providers for Refugee Claimants this week. Your generous hospitality was inspiring!

Today, on International Women's Day, we pause to honour the incredible strength and unwavering spirit of the women we serve at Matthew House.

For women navigating the complexities of the refugee journey, strength isn't just about survival; it's about the deep-rooted resilience to seek safety, protect their families, and reclaim their future against immense odds.

Your courage illuminates our community. We stand with you, providing not just shelter, but a foundation of dignity and support, ensuring you have the resources to rebuild your life and step into your full potential here in Canada.

Happy International Women's Day. May your new beginnings be filled with peace, opportunity, and hope.

Access to care for women refugees in Canada is being limited - Donate to support our residents: https://buff.ly/mWMhab0

Matthew House celebrates the rich history of black refugees coming to Canada and the contributions of black newcomers in building our city.


Image courtesy of www.canada.ca