September 28th, 2021
To help alleviate the increased need for food, Lorna McLain, Food Assistance Manager, decided to conduct a “Fill the Truck” food drive.
September 16th, 2021
After a summer of selling baked goods, smoothies and even some of their stuffed animals, four local kids donated $656 to St. Matthew’s House.
September 15th, 2021
Our Campbell Lodge shelter in Naples is full, and there are 18 mothers with children on the waitlist to get in. One reason our waitlist is so long is simply that it’s not easy to find affordable housing in Collier County. But a new push to potentially build hundreds of affordable apartments could help alleviate […]
September 15th, 2021
On the 20 year anniversary of a tragedy that struck our nation, many were remembering where they were on that fateful day and how their lives were changed. For Peter Johnson, he remembers it all clearly because 20 years ago, he was in New York attending NYU. He saw the smoke from the towers, experienced […]
September 7th, 2021
On calendars, September 06, 2021, marked Labor Day as a holiday, a time for many to celebrate the achievements of workers across the country. But for millions of Americans, the holiday was just another reminder of the difficult times that surround us. Especially now that federal unemployment benefits ended; it’s going to be that much […]
September 1st, 2021
August 31 marks a somber day for many: International Overdose Awareness Day. St. Matthew’s House mourns the lives of all those lost to overdose, prays for the families and individuals affected by an overdose, and pledges to do our part to continue helping those who struggle with drug addictions and substance abuse. One way St. […]