Matthew’s House
Matthew’s House
Christian Thrift Store
WHAT WE DO
FAST FACTS
• Matthew’s House was established on August 18, 2018.
Matthew’s House supports four different missions in our local area. The missions focus on the needs of the young, the homeless and the poor.
• Our program has clothed more than 1,800 people, plus helped with hygiene products for about 500 families. We also have helped to feed about 1,000 families.
When you shop or donate at Matthew’s House you will become our partner in the mission to alleviate the pain and suffering that some right here in our community are experiencing.
• We have had 51 volunteers since we opened.
• We have helped RAVE, the Right Door, the Head Start program, Eight Cap and those whose homes have burnt down.
• Growth has been in leaps and bounds with our donations, as well as with our product donations that are distributed in the community. • We have affordable prices.
• Our goal is to move our physical location to get out of the flood zone.
MISSION STATEMENT
It’s our purpose in life to follow Christ’s example in reaching out to all people in our community, providing goods and services and resources to those in need. Matthew 6:25-28 Jeremiah 29:11
CONTACT INFORMATION 460 S. Steele St., Ionia, MI 48846 616-841-6050 matthewshousecs@gmail.com www.matthewshcs.com
BOARD MEMBERS Jodie M., CEO Alexis F. Becky P. Jeffrey M.
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Sarah D. Donna L. Joe F.
Money is used for all expenses including electric, water, gas, trash, phone, internet, snow removal, lawn care, and payroll. In the two and a half years that Jodie has been open she has been taking care of others and has not received a paycheck and it would be great if she could receive a paycheck. In March/April of 2020 we were flooded out due to being in a flood zone and lost approximately $4,800 worth of product. It is our mission to follow Christ’s example in reaching out to all people in our community providing goods, services and resources to those in need. We invite you to come in to Matthew’s House and experience shopping in a uniquely fun atmosphere. We have daily specials and a hot cup of coffee or cocoa. Once you see our low prices, you will be glad you stopped by.
HOW YOU CAN HELP The needs of Matthew’s House are as follows:
• Building Needs We need funds for building maintenance such as cleaning supplies for shelves, carts, glass ware, and restroom. Also we are in need of a vacuum cleaner to help keep our store clean and looking presentable. We are in need of hangers, shelving and racks to keep organized and put more product out. • Children Needs We are in need of toys, books, games, puzzles. Clothing for boys all sizes: pants, shirts, shorts, t-shirts, underwear, socks, shoes, snow boots, snow pants and coats. Girls needs are: underwear, socks, snow pants, and boots.
• Adult Needs We are in need of all sizes of men’s clothing: pants, shirts, belts, underwear, shoes, snow boots, ties, coats and snow pants. For women we are in need of jewelry, make up, scarfs, wallets, and scarfs.
• Household Needs We need dishes, pots and pans, cooking and baking supplies. Bedding supplies including sheets, blankets, pillows and pillow cases. Christian books, VHS tapes, DVDs, CDs and records. Picture frames – all sizes. Lamps and lights.
• Hygiene Needs We have a hygiene pantry and the needs for the pantry are body wash, shampoo, conditioner, wash clothes, bar soap, tooth brushes, tooth paste, brush’s, combs, deodorant for men and women feminine products, and zip closing baggies. • Medical Supply Needs Medical supply needs are briefs and underwear, crutches, wheel chair, pads, braces, bedside commode, shower chair/ bench, all medical supplies, etc.
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