Our Mission
In honor of Matthew Barba, who died on December 16, 2016, Matt’s Homestead was created to carry forward his passion for helping others in recovery.
Matthew fought addiction and deeply believed in supporting individuals during the most critical stages of their journey. Today, we honor his life by providing essential resources to those working toward recovery and by raising awareness about addiction as a disease.
We are dedicated to providing meaningful, real-world support that helps individuals in recovery meet their immediate needs, regain stability, and continue moving forward. Through direct assistance, we aim to remove barriers to recovery—offering not just resources, but dignity, encouragement, and the opportunity for a fresh start.
Honor Matthew’s Legacy
Every donation directly supports someone in recovery—providing real, immediate help when it matters most.
How We Help
We provide direct, hands-on support to individuals in recovery—meeting people where they are and helping them access the resources they need to move forward with stability, dignity, and hope.
Through both individual assistance and ongoing community events, we offer real, immediate support that helps remove barriers and keep recovery within reach.
Individuals may apply for assistance with:
Transportation (bus passes)
Clothing and basic necessities
Toiletries and personal care items
Support for treatment and living arrangements
Every application is thoughtfully reviewed, and assistance is provided based on individual need.
Partners in Recovery
Recovery is not a journey that happens alone. We are proud to partner with organizations that share our commitment to supporting individuals through every stage of recovery.
These organizations—along with Matt’s Homestead—were founded and are operated by Jennifer Barba, Matthew’s sister, whose lifelong dedication to helping others reflects a deeply personal commitment to this mission.
A structured sober living community in Hamden, CT dedicated to helping individuals in recovery build stability, independence, and life skills. Through supportive housing, case management, and daily structure, Keystone House provides a safe environment where individuals can continue their recovery journey with accountability and support.
A trusted mental health practice providing compassionate, comprehensive care through licensed clinicians, therapists, and APRN medication management support. Their interdisciplinary team delivers personalized, whole-person care to help individuals navigate mental health and substance use challenges with clarity, stability, and support.
Stronger Together
Together, we create a continuum of care—providing essential resources, clinical support, and stable living environments to help individuals not only begin recovery, but sustain it.