Meyer wasn’t always a well-known figure among gastronomes in the world of fine dining. Nearly two decades ago, he was a homeless full-time father of two young sons.

Mat Meyer, founder and chef of Ansley Table, through his donation of private dinners at the 2025 Night of a Million Dreams Gala, raised enough funds to support one of House of Refuge’s homes for an entire year — the very same home where he once lived with his sons.

Some Arizona students are hosting a food drive to help families experiencing homelessness, and that’s Something Good!
Students at San Tan Carter School are putting on a cereal drive to benefit families living at the House of Refuge, a nonprofit that helps families experiencing homelessness.