Founded in 1991, Jason's House is a single-family home which houses four people with high care needs, in Hamilton, Ontario. They receive 24-hour on-call service in a quiet residential community, in a building managed by a volunteer committee of residents, friends and family.
Jason Sooley Masters (Jan 7, 1970 - Apr 8, 2012)
Jason Sooley Masters was instrumental in the creation of 'Jason's House', a part of the MODC's Non-Profit Housing Corporation, which endeavours to offer sustainable, affordable independent living for people with disabilities.
Jason had multiple congenital disabilities that severely limited his mobility and left him non-verbal, but did not affect his intelligence. He had a bright, active mind, and grew up much-loved by his adoptive family. When he turned 18, wanting his independence as any young adult, Jason and his family sought a home where he would be well-cared for, and where he could easily access his community. 'Jason's House' celebrated its 30th Anniversary in 2021, realizing Jason's dream of a home where he, and others like him, could live full, independent lives.
Thank you to the generous Jason's House Supporters:
Special Appreciation
March of Dimes Canada's Non-Profit Housing Corporation was pleased to receive this letter from Arthur Sweig of Capital Reno after he did a beautiful job of replacing the basement floors in Jason's House. We are grateful for his professional service and for taking the time to write such a generous heart-felt letter.
It was my privilege to work at Jason’s House for two weekends where I got to observe the health care workers and their clients. I am writing this quick note to state how impressed I was with what I saw.
The house was usually filled with talking and laughing as the girls chattered away, entertaining the clients, Paul, Rob and a girl whose name I did not catch. All three clients seem to find the girls quite entertaining and would smile and laugh along with them. You could see the rapport between them was easy and comfortable.
I am not sure what was cooking from time to time, but everything I smelled was fantastic. It lent the house a warmth at each meal time.
When I finally met with Pam Rogers I did mention my thoughts to her. She gave me a brief history of Jason’s House and spoke to me about the people for which they are caring. She also impressed me as a lovely person, perfectly suited for her job.
In conclusion, I think you have a great team at Jason’s House and I needed to say something about it. It is not a job which many can do. Very few people have the professionalism, the patience, or consistency of patience, to do a good job in these circumstances. I say this as a son of a health care worker and as a father of a child with special needs. It warms my heart to see such dedication.
Kind regards,
Arthur Sweig
MODC Non-Profit Housing Corporation Charitable Registration No. 13717 6830 RR0001
