Your love opened the door for Matthew
How your support gave him the care he needed to thrive
Matthew’s mother, Anna, spent years lying awake at night, fearing for her son’s future. Diagnosed with autism as a baby, Matthew’s needs became more complex as he grew.
She did everything she could to support him, but when his aggression became too difficult to manage, she made the heartbreaking decision to find community housing for him. Even then, fear never left her. Would he be safe? Would he be treated with kindness?
Then, because of you, everything changed
Through your generous heart, Matthew found Mary Centre, a ShareLife-funded agency where he is truly understood. From the moment he arrived, he was met with patience, kindness, and the care he needed to thrive. For the first time in years, Anna could finally breathe again. “I never thought I’d find a place where my son would be safe,” Anna shares. “Now, I finally have peace.” Thank you for giving a mother peace of mind and a son a future filled with hope.
Photo: A participant of the Silent Voice Summer Camp
Note: As of 2026, Silent Voice Canada is now known as Deaf Services Canada Inc.