Matthew House Refugee Ministry of Fort Erie


Description
Provides temporary emergency shelter to refugee claimants. 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.
Eligibility
Refugee claimants, refugees, newcomers to Canada
Application Process
Call or drop in
Office
905-871-6059
Residence
289-871-1097
Fax
905-871-7054
Web Site
http://www.matthewhouseforterie.com
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
183 Central Ave
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 3S8
Canada
Languages
Arabic, English, Farsi, French, Lingala, Shona, Spanish, IsiNdebele, Zulu
Contact
Busie Mtshede, Administrative Assistant
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 905-871-6059
Executive Director
John Mtshede
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 289-687-4930
Fees
None
Documents Required
Government-issued ID
Accessibility
Not accessible
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Updated On
February 6, 2024
Last Verified On
January 19, 2024
Address
183 Central Ave
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 3S8
Cross street: Central Ave and Bertie St; Beside First Baptist Church
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Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Administration Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Fort Erie
  • Niagara Falls
  • Port Colborne
  • St Catharines
  • Thorold
  • Welland