Today, thousands of our neighbors in Southwest Florida struggle with
hunger, homelessness & addiction.

Together, we can change that.

October 21, 7:30am- 3:00pm
Lee County Golf Classic 2024

Join us for an unforgettable day of golf and giving at The Club at Renaissance in Fort Myers.

October 21, 7:30am- 3:00pm
Lee County Golf Classic 2024

Join us for an unforgettable day of golf and giving at The Club at Renaissance in Fort Myers.

For over 35 years, St. Matthew’s House has tackled challenges born from the needs of Southwest Florida.

Our unique social enterprise business model helps cover the administrative expenses for the organization, so donations go toward our program expenses.
Hunger

Nearly 152,000 individuals experience food insecurity in Southwest Florida every year.

Homelessness

Collier and Lee County Homeless Coalitions identified more than 1,500 adults and more than 1,700 children experiencing homelessness in our communities.

Addiction

In 2023, Florida’s 7,769 accidental overdose deaths were the 2nd most nationally.

Under-employment

Individuals recovering from crisis find great difficulty securing living wage jobs.

Your Next Step toward the Journey Together

Together with our partners and participants, we cultivate communities where people are progressively seen, accepted, challenged, and supported.

Volunteer

Join us by lending your time and skills and becoming an integral part of the community-driven efforts.

Shop & Dine

Make socially conscious choices by supporting our social enterprises: thrift stores, catering, lodging and more.

Donate

Contribute to the mission with monetary support, in-kind goods or food donations.

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October 21 @ 7:30 am - 3:00 pm EDT

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November 7 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST
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November 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST

Join us for the 44th Justin’s Place Recovery Program Graduation Ceremony on November 14, 2024. The doors will ...

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Our work through personal stories

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Video Reels Thank you; thank you; thank you!
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So many of you gave to our Summer Match Campaign, and with your support, we hit our goal allowing us to help more families in Southwest Florida experiencing hunger, homelessness and addiction.
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And thank you to the donors who made the match possible including the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation and St. John’s Episcopal Church.

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Carousel We’re so grateful to play a small role in so many individual stories of restoration.

To learn more about our Justin’s Place Recovery Program, click the link in our bio.

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Our shelters will be open for emergency stay starting September 26!

If you know anyone needing a safe space to stay dry during the storm, please share!

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With a storm around the corner, our shelters will be open for emergency shelter which means we'll need extra blankets and towels! Please help us prepare by dropping off new or gently used items at our Naples shelter.

Thank you in advance for helping us care for those experiencing homelessness! 💙

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Our monthly update of all things happening at St. Matthews House! 💛

In this episode you'll hear about the new hours for @luluskitchenfl, updates on the new shelter, and how you can help us make a difference!

To watch, click the link in our bio!

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Last week, our Volunteer Engagement Team attended the Student Service Learning Fair at @fgcu to let students know about the many volunteer opportunities at St. Matthew’s House! 😃 Thank you, FGCU, for having us!

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WE DID IT! 😃 Our heartfelt thanks goes out to the community for helping us reach our summer match goal.

Be sure to stay tuned for more updates on lives that are being changed in Southwest Florida because of your support.

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