Matthew House Ottawa

About Matthew House Ottawa

Matthew House Ottawa is a faith-based, volunteer-driven, charitable organization that helps Ottawa’s marginalized population to establish connected, safe, healthy, and dignified homes within our community.

The Furniture Bank’s mission is to distribute quality used furniture and household goods to Ottawa’s marginalized population including refugees, those transitioning from institutions, half-way houses, and shelters, along with others who have lost their possessions.

Originally, Furniture Bank in Ottawa – as a service – was founded in 2008 following an influx of Haitian refugees. Since then, it has grown in response to a community need and today operates in partnership with many local social agencies.