With sadness we are saying goodbye to Kristin Higgins, Transition Facilitator as she moves on to the next phase of her life. Kristin has been an amazing asset to the Matthews House over the past 2 and a half years, both for her hard work and her incredible compassion and love for the “kids” in…
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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,…
It’s National Volunteer Week!
The week from April 19 to 25th is dedicated to “Celebrating People in Action” – honoring the individuals who dedicate themselves to taking action and solving problems in their communities. Here at the Matthews House we rely heavily on the dedication, commitment and passion of volunteers. Our volunteers offer significant support to disadvantaged youth both…
Learn About the Juvenile Justice System in Larimer County
You may never have given much thought to how the Juvenile Justice System in Larimer County works, but this part of our judicial system affects many youth and their families in our community and it can sometimes seem a little complicated. I’ll be honest, I never thought too much about the system, until I started…
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…
FCAA Slideshow
This slideshow of postcards made by alumni of the foster care system showed up in my mailbox recently and I feel it needs to be shared. These simple postcards are able to convey the complex feelings and experiences of many youth in foster care and to shed light on what it might be like to…
Purchase With Purpose this Christmas
By purchasing gift cards through the new Matthews House online gift card store, you can help to provide young adults in transition with the weekly mentoring support, recreational activities, life-skills training, academic support, and career-building activities they need to build a successful future full of hope. With dozens of gift card options, you can contribute…
Hello blog reader!
We are just starting out on our new adventure into the world of blogging. There is more content, updates, and upgrades on the way. Until then here are some things you should know… The Matthews House strives to fill the current gap in services for at-risk youth transitioning to adulthood by providing the resources and…
