Matt's
House
Matt's
House Emergency Shelter for Women and Children provides shelter
for homeless women and children who have no other place to go.
For over 300 guests a year, Matt's House offers a safe, nurturing
environment while staff assists residents in finding housing,
employment, or transportation back to their families. The residents
receive an evening meal and a light breakfast in addition to a
safe place to sleep for the night.
Facts
- Matt's
House residents are offered self-esteem groups, parenting classes
and receive help in finding housing and employment.
- Residents
can also take part in budgeting courses and computer workshops.
- Matt's
House was named for former Executive Director of Stewpot, Matt
Devenney.
Volunteering
Volunteers
at Matt's House can:
- Staff
the shelter to receive donations on weekend days
- Tutor
the children
- Do
yard work
- Take
the children on outings
- Babysit
for a couple of hours
- Provide
dinner for the residents
Contributions
If
you are interested in contributing financially to Matt's House,
you can mail or take your donation to:
Stewpot
Community Services
1100 West Capitol Street
Jackson MS 39203
You may also contribute online! To make a contribution using your credit card or Paypal account, press this button:
Contact
Us
Contact:
Mary Thompson
E-mail: mthompson@stewpot.org
Phone: 601-353-2759
