St. Matthew's House

10/05/2026

412 Barton is not just a building. It is a statement about what community can be. For people who have gone so long without the safety and stability of a home, this building represents so much more than four walls — it represents peace, dignity, belonging, and the chance to begin again. There is a quiet joy that comes from having a space of your own, and you can see the difference it makes in residents every single day.

Read more about the 412 Barton project at https://stmatthewshouse.ca/412-barton/

10/01/2026

Last year, 544 seniors had a visit from Mobile Markets, an accessible pop-up grocery store. Our work takes shape in different ways every day, but it's always rooted in the same purpose: to help people live fully, safely, and with dignity.

Here's how you can help us continue this important work in our community:
https://stmatthewshouse.ca/help-us/

09/30/2026

This day honours Survivors of residential schools, their families, and the children who never returned home. It is an opportunity for all of us to learn, reflect, and take meaningful steps on the path to reconciliation.

Today is a time for reflection, for remembering and most importantly for learning the truths of residential schools in Canada.

09/30/2026

Spend some time today, Truth and Reconciliation Day, learning about the Indigenous culture that shaped the lands we call home. There are many opportunities to do so around the local area today, including:

Today, Wednesday September 30 from 3-5pm is hosting a Solemn Ceremony commemorating Truth & Reconciliation Day.

This will be held at the Seven Sacred Grandfather Teachings mural by Kyle Joedicke at 576 Concession Street, with a reading by Jim Adams (aka Many Hats) and drumming circle by Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (HRIC Hamilton).

🎶 in video by Logan Staats

09/28/2026

09/28/2026

SAVE THE DATE: What Kind of Night Is This?

Picture it.

Bridgeworks. November.
Lights low. Drinks cold.
A killer house band holding down the stage.

Then, one by one, some very familiar Hamilton musicians step into the spotlight for a song or two.

No long sets. No filler. Just great performers, great songs, stories, laughs and collaborations you probably won’t see anywhere else.

And yes… there’s a wonderfully kitschy K-Tel-inspired twist to the music. More on THAT soon.

This is HAMMERTONE.
And it all happens November 26 at Bridgeworks.

A night celebrating Hamilton music while supporting St. Matt’s and the neighbours who count on us.

Save. The. Date.

09/24/2026

UPDATE: Cathedral Café Temporary Closure
Cathedral Café remains temporarily closed following a weather-related issue affecting the ceiling in Myler Hall at Christ’s Church Cathedral.

Our staff acted quickly after noticing a growing crack in the ceiling, evacuating the space before a portion of the ceiling subsequently fell. We are incredibly grateful for their vigilance. The safety of the people we serve, our staff and our volunteers will always come first.

We know this closure has a very real impact. Cathedral Café is much more than a place to get a meal. For people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity, it is a safe and welcoming space to access food, washrooms and hygiene supplies, housing-focused assistance, and connections to other essential community services.

While the Café remains closed, security staff onsite are helping redirect individuals to other available supports.

St. Matt’s is working closely with the Diocese of Niagara, the City of Hamilton and our community partners to determine next steps and find a safe path forward.

We will continue to share updates as we know more — and we look forward to welcoming our Cathedral Café community back as soon as we can safely do so.

💙 Thank you to our staff, partners and community for continuing to stand alongside our neighbours with dignity, compassion and care.

09/23/2026

SAVE THE DATE

Hamilton. Keep November 26 open.

Something is coming to Bridgeworks.

A house band that grooves.
Some of Hamilton’s favourite musicians.
Great songs. Great stories. Unexpected collaborations.
And a room full of people who love this city.

It’s called HAMMERTONE.

One night. One stage. A whole lot of Hamilton.

Presented by St. Matt’s & Lou Molinaro, in support of the work St. Matt’s has been doing in this city for more than 50 years.

November 26 | Bridgeworks
Save the date. Trust us on this one.

09/21/2026

Join us for an Educational Workshop for Seniors and Diabetics with Pharmacist Moxa Shah, on Friday Sept 25 from noon to 1pm where you'll learn more about:
- Diabetes management
- Healthy eating
- Medication safety
- Lifestyle habits

Location: St. Matt's
412 Barton St.E Hamilton
Sept 25
Noon-1pm

In partnership with The Medicine Shoppe & Ontario Health
No registration required. Light refreshments served.

09/17/2026

Monthly contributions are the key to helping us move beyond crisismanagement, band-aid solutions, and short-term fixes. Monthly donorship supports our organizational sustainability, giving St. Matt’s the means to provide dependable, ongoing support to those we serve.

To learn more or to donate, please visit:
www.stmatthewshouse.ca/donate