The work of St. Matthew’s  Outreach Committee is never ending; those with needs are always with us and require our help. At St. Matthew’s, we support organizations where our donations will make the biggest difference. Presently, our parish, through many groups including the Anglican Church Women, the Mothers’ Union, and St. Matthew’s Outreach Committee, is participating in the following Outreach progams:

Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund

Support to this worldwide relief fund is through the use of our blue church envelopes and special PWRDF envelopes distributed throughout the year.

St. Matthew’s House

This is an Outreach Ministry of the Diocese of Niagara and our own Parish. St. Matthew’s House offers many services to a needy community. During the month of May, all non-perishable food items from our basket are sent to St. Matthew’s House in Hamilton.

Several members of the church and Mothers’ Union make baby layettes for new mothers. Several children are sponsored to attend summer camp each year by the A.C.W.

Partnership West Food Bank

Partnership West, our community food bank, is always in need of non-perishable food items. There is a basket in the Narthex for food and a Big Jar is provided for those who want to contribute Loonies and Toonies. Financial donations can also be made directly to Partnership West.

Halton Women’s Place

Halton Women’s Place is a shelter in our community where battered women and their children can go to find refuge. We try to keep informed of the needs of the centre and respond when we can.

Sleeping Children Around the World

The Anglican Church Women (A.C.W.) is very active in supporting this Outreach program which provides bed kits for needy children all around the world. A small knitted stocking can be picked up from the table outside the Church office and filled with your contribution dimes, then returned to the church. If you prefer, a $35.00 donation will buy one bed kit. Pictures of children receiving the bed kit are sent to the donors. It is wonderful to see so many smiling faces.

Various Outreach Projects

Used Eye Glasses. Outside the Church Office you will notice receptacles for old stamps and used eyeglasses. These items are collected as an on-going outreach programme at St. Matthew’s and all contributions of these items are gratefully received.

R.O.C.K. (Reach Out Centre for Kids)

This group meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Church Hall. This is a helpful drop-in group for parents and caregivers with young children under 5 years of age. Voluntary donations are used to cover the costs of craft materials etc. For more information contact the Church Office at 905-632-1233.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous holds a closed meeting on Monday evenings beginning at 9:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. They also hold a meeting that is open to the public on Wednesday evenings beginning at 8:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

Compassion Society

Many members of our congregation volunteer their time at the Compassion Society which provides clothing, food and referrals to local resources. Their vision is to grow a generous community of people helping people leading to overall improved lives.