One Purpose
Ensuring No One in Southwest Florida is Without a Pathway on Their
Journey from Crisis to Contributor
A MEAL AND HOPE.
Provide hope to our neighbors experiencing hunger, homelessness and addiction.
Tackling
3 Challenges
Hunger
Nearly
152k individuals
experience food insecurity in Southwest Florida every year.
Homelessness
More than
3,200 adults and children
experience homelessness in our communities.
Addiction
Florida loses an average of
7,769 individuals
to accidental overdose deaths, the 2nd most nationally.
With 5 Solutions
Food Assistance
We work to eliminate hunger through our community kitchen, food pantry, and mobile distributions.
Last year, 2.1 million meals were distributed.
Homeless Shelters
Serving three communities, our homeless shelters provide safe, clean housing, and wraparound services for individuals.
Last year, 1,595 people utilized our shelters with over 741 moving to housing of their own.
Addiction Recovery
Justin’s Place® is Southwest Florida’s only year-long, faith-based 12-step recovery program addressing physical and emotional needs.
Last year, 1,253 people continued on their road to recovery.
Transitional Housing
We provide affordable transitional housing for program graduates to live near their jobs and within a supportive, sober community for up to two years preparing for full life relaunch.
Last year, 250 people found supportive housing at a St. Matthew’s House property.
Workforce Development
Our businesses and programs train and employ participants, equipping them with the skills and resources to secure stable employment in a multitude of careers.
Last year, 681 individuals gained and retained 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.
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Testimonies
Our work through personal stories
