Summer News from St Matthews Maryland

Making Summer Count

A day trip is a low priority compared to the basics of shelter, food, clothing, and transportation that many people living in poverty struggle to afford. Taking a break, getting away, and letting go of stress provides benefits to all of us. For people living in poverty who have the hard grind of getting by on a few dollars a day, this is especially true. St Matthews Maryland Community Ministry is excited to offer a wide variety of interesting and diverse summer activities including the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Our activities will encourage family participation, integrate Indigenous cultural teachings, and enhance the quality of life of our guests.

Meet Jake – our Summer Program Coordinator!

How you can help

• Donate your time – Volunteers are an essential part of keeping St Matthews Maryland Community Ministry and our many programs and services running smoothly. We’re looking for volunteers for the summer program who will be willing to serve as drivers for field trips.
• Donate summer items – If you have any summer-type equipment such as a canoe or fishing rods that you could lend us for the program, we would greatly appreciate it.
• Make a financial donation – Our unique presence in the West end makes us an essential part of the net of services cast to the city’s most vulnerable.

Volunteers Needed

Poverty creates a vicious cycle of food insecurity. The Food Supplement Program at St Matthews Maryland Community Ministry is offered in partnership with Winnipeg Harvest. Through this program, every Monday we’re able to support families in need. We’re currently looking for volunteers to help as supervisors and to unload the truck. This is a great opportunity for students on summer vacation!