Transitional housing
amazingly dedicated volunteers and
staff – many of whom have never
missed a Tuesday – Matthew's Hope
serves between 75 and 100 folks each
week.
A minibus brings guests to their
Ninth Street location where they are
guests are welcomed and checked in.
Everyone is offered a hot breakfast,
lunch, and dinner to go, along with
a warm shower, shave, a hair cut, a
load of clothes laundered, and even
new clothing if needed.
to pick up any needed hygiene items
with the help of a volunteer personal
Some visit with staff members who shopper.
assist with various benefits, medical
needs, identification cards or other The idea behind Matthew's Hope
services. Many guests share in the is non-traditional, but incredibly
fellowship this day affords, and enjoy effective. It is not an emergency
playing games together and talking shelter, although transitional housing
with other guests and volunteers. is available to those who are willing
to earn their way toward a life of
The bus also transports them over to independence and self-sustainability.
shop for nonperishable food items in And outside of Tuesday Outreach,
the Garden of Eatin’ food pantry, and it is not a soup kitchen. Matthew’s
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