Last Wednesday, we got together for our November Family Dinner, also known as our Thanksgiving Feast. Once a month, we host a dinner for youth in our program and their guests. This is a time to just come to the house and have a tasty family style meal prepared by wonderful volunteers in a comfortable…
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We Received $4,000 in Donated Groceries
If you've been shopping at Whole Foods in Fort Collins recently there's a good chance you've been asked if you would like to add a donation to your grocery bill in order to help people in need in our community this holiday season. If you've said yes, we'd like to say "Thank You!" This is…
Carve for a Cause
On Friday, Dec 11, Burn Longboards will be hosting Carve for a Cause to raise funds for The Matthews House. Burn Longboards is a new Fort Collins company, founded in 2009 by Moses Horner and dedicated to producing quality boards for all skill levels. Involvement in the community is hugely important to Burn so they…
Pathways to Hope Breakfast
You’re invited… Enjoy complimentary breakfast and learn about how the Matthews House is changing the lives of at-risk youth in our community. Hear from Jerri Howe, Matthews House Founder and Executive Director, Magistrate Berenato, Juvenile Magistrate for the 8th Judicial District, and from youth who have been personally impacted by the Matthews House. When Thursday,…
Wild West Relay Success!!
“I initially started running because it was a great way to keep in shape. Then I found out about the Matthew’s House. I was excited about being a part of something bigger than myself and putting my feet to good use. It was an amazing experience and I am already looking forward to doing it…
Realities Ride
Do you enjoy a motorcycle ride on a beautiful Colorado day? Are you concerned about neglected and abused children and youth in Larimer County? Want to have fun and make a difference at the same time? Consider joining Realities for Children on the Realities Ride this weekend. It’s a blast…you WILL enjoy yourself. “Realities For…
Please join us for Cultivate Hope – May 7th
This is our big, fun event of the year and we hope to see you there! Listen to our Cutivate Hope Radio Invitation here. On Thursday, May 7th, we will hold the 2nd Annual Cultivate Hope Benefit. There will be a silent auction of hand-created flower pots, garden art and garden goodies, along with music,…
Realities for Children and the Matthews House
You may be familiar with Realities for Children, if not you’ll want to be – trust me. Realities for Children is a cause marketing and promotional company that provides a unique opportunity for local businesses to gain marketing benefits, including special marketing rates, greater visibility, referral networking, and positive name association, while meeting the needs…
Finders and Youngberg – Bluegrass Friends of the Matthews House
On May 7th at our 2nd annual Cultivate Hope benefit there will be music provided by fabulous local bluegrass band, Finders and Youngberg. We love them and think you will too! If you’d like a little preview of their music, they are going to be on Live at Lunch at noon this Friday (2/27) on…
Heart of Harmony Benefit Concert – Feb 14th
This Valentine’s Day you have the opportunity to come enjoy the “brilliantly crafted songs” of Jan Garrett and JD Martin while all proceeds benefit several local nonprofits, including the Matthews House. 100% of ticket sales will go to charity. Jan Garrett and JD Martin are multi award-winning independent singer-songwriters who live and create their music…
