The House of Oliver, a beloved cornerstone of the Roseville community and Placer County, is celebrating a decade of service and dedication. For ten years, Matthew and his wife, Siobhan Oliver, have brought people together through food, wine, and community leadership, even in times of crisis. During the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Matthew and his team continued to advocate for small businesses, serving to keep his business and the wider community afloat.

A Remarkable Dedication to Service

“When we opened House of Oliver,” Matthew says, “our goal was to find a way to serve our community, and we find that life happens around a bottle of wine. Community happens at the table. Our heart is to continue to find ways to bring our community together and to serve it with excellence.”

Ten years after its founding, the House of Oliver has continued to welcome the community to a bottle of wine and a seat at the table. By standing for the needs of Roseville, the House of Oliver has enjoyed loyal patronage and observed a more unified community, able to work through tough times despite the challenges that come their way.

How Matthew Advocated for Community During COVID-19

During California’s wider COVID-19 lockdown policies, Matthew felt that the governor was shutting some businesses down while allowing others to remain open. He saw that the small businesses in his community were struggling and decided to stand up to the governor to keep these businesses open. 

“When Covid hit, and we had to shut down, we had over 25 staff that we needed to take care of,” Matthew recalls. “We had many evenings with staff in tears, afraid of how they would pay their bills and take care of their families.”

Matthew crossed business lines, advocating for local businesses and restaurants alike, partnering with local pizza and sushi restaurants, promoting anyone who was struggling, and giving both ear and voice to the community. Matthew spoke at the state capital concerning small businesses and their freedoms. He began to advocate for doctors and nurses, and he fought to keep schools open.

“It was in those tough dark times that we got creative,” Matthew says, “and began to work together in our community to find ways to take care of our team. Out of that place, we began to help other businesses and our community succeed.”

Leadership is Service

It is safe to say that Matthew and the House of Oliver have proven themselves as community advocates dedicated to serving Roseville and Placer County, even beyond the confines of a restaurant. For ten amazing years, the House of Oliver has adhered to the belief that leading is serving and that unity is about finding where people agree and becoming stronger together.  

Matthew hopes to continue leading his community in this way through the House of Oliver’s example, looking to further engagement and grow to higher heights. The House of Oliver holds to a vision of uplifting outreach, service, and dedication to the Placer County community.

Published by: Khy Talara