March 12th, 2019
Growth at St. Matthew’s House can occur in surprising, often unexpected ways. Our reach across Southwest Florida can put us in contact with individuals, businesses, and communities of all different types, and it is through these relationships, that new ideas take form. When we work together, we grow. Most recently, an opportunity like this […]
February 19th, 2019
My name’s Brittany Taborn. I grew up in Jackson County Ohio. It’s a very small area. When you hear the term “it takes a village to raise a child” that was basically what my life was like. I don’t remember a lot of events growing up but for some reason, I do remember a lot […]
February 19th, 2019
I’m Blake Goucher. I’m 25 years old and I’m from Kansas City, Missouri. I grew up in a fairly normal home. I had a single mom and three little sisters. I did well in school and never really got into trouble when I was younger. I was in advanced classes and always got really good […]
February 11th, 2019
Justin’s Place 27th Graduation Ceremony Welcome Rev. Vann Ellison Opening Prayer Rev. Doug Learned Speaker Rev. Vann Ellison Testimonials Blake Goucher & Brittany Taborn Commitment Pledge Kathryn Bausman Awards Presentation St. Matthew’s House Team Chair of the Board Rachael Loukonen Program Video “What Freedom Means” Ending Comments Rev. Vann Ellison COMMITMENT PLEDGE I will live […]
January 14th, 2019
My name is Ashley Dalusio and I’m 26 years old. I was born in West Palm Beach Florida. I lived in Florida until I was twelve years old and then I moved to Tennessee where I grew up. I can remember in the fourth grade, for the first time, I realized like that I […]
November 21st, 2018
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) Thanksgiving Day is here! Over the last few weeks, we have witnessed the overflowing kindness and generosity of the Southwest Florida community. We will serve a record number of people through our turkey distributions and […]
November 4th, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Jennifer Danforth Alestra Marketing, Inc. 239.560.2831 Ted Burnham St. Matthew’s House 678.773.4601 St. Matthew’s House Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for Naples Shelter Renovation Naples, FL (November 1, 2018)-St. Matthew’s House staff, along with community and civic leaders will come together with the Campbell family for a special […]
October 15th, 2018
October 15th, 2018 at 6PM A portion of tonight’s event was sponsored in dedication of Susie Pratt, loving wife and friend to Mark Pratt. PROGRAM Welcome – Vann Ellison Opening Prayer – Pastor Jaci Smith Patman Speaker – Vann Ellison Testimonials – Pete Manos and Ashley Dalusio Commitment Pledge – Kathryn Bausman Awards Presentation – […]
August 6th, 2018
“The doctor told me that if I ever used again I would die. I ended up on life support.” My name is Hollie Zak and I was born in Melbourne Florida. Growing up both of my parents suffered from alcoholism. My dad was a functioning alcoholic. My mother not so much. She left my […]
May 24th, 2018
My name is Mary Jeanne and I have been at Justin’s Place for ten months. I am forever grateful for the new life I’ve been given. I’m originally from Cape Coral, Florida. I’m from a really big family of seven kids—I’m number six. I went to private school my whole life and I was given […]