What Matthew House does
Matthew House Toronto provides shelter, settlement support, community transition support, and help for refugee claimants navigating the first difficult steps of rebuilding their lives in Canada.
Our starting charity partner
Matthew House welcomes refugee claimants with shelter, community, and practical support.
1001 Chairs is beginning its charitable work in support of Matthew House Toronto, a welcoming community helping refugee claimants establish new lives in Canada.
Why furniture matters
A safe room, a table, a chair, a bed, a place to sit and breathe — these are not luxuries. They are the beginning of dignity.
How 1001 Chairs helps
We collect donated chairs and furniture, restore them, sell them, and direct the proceeds to support refuge and resettlement work.