Monadnock Area Transitional Shelter with presenter John Newman
Posted by Sue Copley on Oct 18, 2016
More About MATS with board member John NewmanMonadnock Rotary is very pleased indeed that the Monadnock Area Transitional Shelter (MATS) is celebrating its 25th Anniversary of providing housing and support for individuals and families who are homeless. The safe, temporary MATS housing offer its guests with assistance with finding agency and community resources and with issues involving transportation (it's difficult to get a job without a car in this rural region of NH), health needs, childcare, legal advice, housing and employment issues, as well as guidance in budgeting and goal setting. With the help of the MATS Case Manager and organizations such as the River Center, the guests in the MATS shelter are able to successfully transition from homeless to their own apartment. MATS Board member and former ConVal School Board member John Newman provided a helpful overview of the history of MATS and a summary of those who have benefited from living in their housing, along with a clear picture of MATS' vision for the future. Rotarian Mary Loftis also serves on the MATS Board, so she helped round out the picture of the importance of volunteers and financial support from the community. We are proud of Monadnock Rotary's support of MATS and hope they are able to continue their crucial services for at least another twenty-five years!