This project celebrated its official grand opening on June 3rd 2023. Work towards finalizing the new look of St. Matthews House, which supports seniors, children and vulnerable members of the community, began in 2019. Dedicated efforts by volunteers over the years have transformed the neglected playground and parking lot corner into an inviting, natural oasis with a vibrant seating area in the courtyard. This project includes improvements around the Barton Village Area of Hamilton, ON supporting Birge Park, Birch Park and Woodland Park, plus a major renovation at St. Matthew’s House. St. Matthews House is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1967 by the local Anglican churches in inner-city Hamilton with a focus on caring for vulnerable populations in the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Working together with our major sponsor RBC Insurance & the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, as well as the Barton Village BIA, Beautiful Alleys, The City of Hamilton, The Golden Horseshoe Chapter of Landscape Ontario and the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association membership, this #GreenMyCity project created a natural landscape that will improve community health and well-being in the Barton Village Community.

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