Founded in 1991, Jason's House is a single-family home which houses four people with high care needs. 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:
Cadillac Fairview Corporation – A Toronto-based commercial real estate management firm, and a major supporter of our non-profit home for individuals with physical disabilities. From 2019-2021, they donated $15,000 for Jason's House.
The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation – A Toronto Foundation supporting education, seniors, physical disabled people and social services. It is a major supporter of the Non-Profit Housing Corporation, donating $180,000 from 2007-18 for our Toronto, Oakville and Hamilton homes for people with physical disabilities, including a $25,000 grant in 2018 for Jason's House in Hamilton.
The D.H. Gordon Foundation – A major supporter of NPHC, it has donated $78,000 since 2010, including $15,000 in 2018-20 for Jason's House.
The Doug Lamon Foundation – A Burlington Foundation that supports health and social services. From 2021-23, it donated $20,000 to Jason's House.
The Gear Foundation – A Hamilton Foundation and a supporter of Jason's House.
Hamilton Community Foundation
– Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) is part of a network of over 191 Canadian community foundations who contribute time, leadership and financial support to initiatives that benefit their community most, based on an intimate understanding of local needs and opportunities..
H.G. Bertram Foundation – A private foundation that supports general charitable purposes in Hamilton, Dundas and the surrounding areas. From 2018-2023 it granted a total of $26,000 for renovations and improvements at Jason's House.
Home Trust Company – Home Trust Company - A national Canadian financial services firm, it donated $20,000 to Jason's House in 2023 for roof repairs.
Leggat Auto Group – A Burlington car dealership that supports local health and social services organizations. In 2024, it donated $2,500 toward repairs at Jason's House.
LiUNA Local 837
– the Hamilton chapter of an international trade union, LiUNA Local 837 donated $2,000 toward Jason's House in 2022.
Lodge Of The Ancient Landmarks No. 654 – The Lodge Of The Ancient Landmarks No. 654 is a Hamilton-area Masonic Lodge that supports local social services. It has donated $3,600 to Jason's House since 2017, most recently with a $500 grant in 2023.
Martin Foundation Fund at the Hamilton Community Foundation– the Martin Foundation Fund provides funding for Jason's House through Hamilton Community Foundation. The Fund has donated $14,000 from 2014-19, including a $2,000 grant in 2019.
Malloch Foundation Fund at the Hamilton Community Foundation – the Malloch Foundation Fund at the Hamilton Community Foundation supports charitable and educational organizations in the Hamilton area. The Fund has donated $12,500 to Jason's House from 2011-2020.
Ontario REALTORS Care Foundation– The Ontario REALTORS Care Foundation supports shelter-based organizations throughout Ontario on behalf of Ontario realtors. It has granted just over $22,000 to Jason's House from 2016-23, including a $2,217 grant in 2023.
Rotary Club of Hamilton AM– This Hamilton area Rotary Club supports local health and social service organizations. In 2022, it donated $15,000 toward repairs and upgrades to Jason's House.
Schwenger Family Foundation
– The Schwenger Family Foundation supports social services and education in Hamilton and Burlington. In 2019, it donated $1,000 toward renovations at Jason's House.
Special Appreciation
In 2017, after 14 years of dedicated service on the Board and as Chair of Jason's House Property Committee, Paul Simpson made the decision to retire. We will miss his professional, passionate and dedicated support to our organization and to our tenants. His contributions are legion; he won't be forgotten. Thank you, Paul for your leadership and generosity.
(Left: Paul Simpson with a staff member at Jason's House Summer BBQ.)
NPHC 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
