Spotlight February 2026

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Welcome to our monthly Spotlight e-newsletter where we provide organizational updates, upcoming events and other ways that you can get involved. 

Last month, we celebrated the first full year of our Fort Myers Shelter for Women & Children being open. It was a time of honoring the staff and volunteers whose daily hard work makes it possible and rededicating the space to God and asking for blessings for the year ahead. Thank you to everyone who joined that celebration and purchased items off the wishlist.

We are pleased to share that our 2025 Annual Report is now available. Inside, you’ll find a comprehensive look at the past fiscal year, including stories of impact and detailed financial information.

A digital version is available for download on our website. If you would prefer a printed copy, please email [email protected] .

Looking ahead, we have some exciting events coming up. On February 27, we’re hosting an organ concert and reception at the Naples United Church of Christ featuring world-renowned organist, André Knevel. Tickets are still available through our website.

Later in the spring, we have our annual St. Matthew’s House Golf Scramble! If you’re interested in being a sponsor for that event, you can visit the events page on our website or email [email protected] for more information. 

And finally, on the horizon, we’re moving into the implementation of the second phase of our Journey Together Capital Campaign. We’re roughly four months out from beginning construction on Justin’s Village which will expand our transitional housing units for individuals who graduate from our recovery program. You can stay up to date on that progress by visiting www.stmatthewshouse.org/journeytogether

Thank you for supporting our work at St. Matthew’s House, and until next month, God Bless! 

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Paul Campbell said he hopes to donate 5,000 items, including socks, shirts, and underwear. . . . . Campbell said the effort started seven years ago, during a family vacation.

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LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY!

Spend an evening with world-renowned organist André Knevel!

Join us for a night of inspirational music and passion. Enjoy the powerful “Faces Beyond Homelessness” art exhibit, followed by a contemporary concert performance by André Knevel.

This special event benefits St. Matthew’s House, and your participation helps provide shelter, food, and hope to those in need.

Reserve your tickets today and make a difference! General Admission tickets start at just $30!

Purchase Tickets

Furniture, appliances, equipment, clothing… we take it all!

Our professional fleet drives across Southwest Florida to pick up items for resale at our thrift stores. The proceeds from the sales in turn help fund the administrative costs of St. Matthew’s House.

We make an average of 16,450 pickups a year!

Thank you to our hard working team of dispatch officers and drivers who make this happen!

Learn More and Schedule a Pickup

St. Matthew’s House relies on countless volunteers and the thousands of hours they give every year. We couldn’t do what we do without these amazing people. Our volunteers selflessly spend their time in various roles across our organization helping us to provide hope to those experiencing hunger, homelessness and addiction in Southwest Florida.

Learn More About Becoming a Volunteer 
See All Volunteer Opportunities 

NEW! Signature Pizza

Over 900 pizzas sold in past 6 months!

Pizza that’s made the right way: from scratch, full of flavor, and crafted with care in every step.

Visit Lulu’s Kitchen!
Monday – Saturday
7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

2125 Airport Road 

Naples, FL 34112

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CALLING ALL SPONSORS!
Be part of one of the most anticipated charity golf events in Southwest Florida! 🌟
🔗 Click the link https://stmatthewshouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26-Golf-Sponsorship-Digital-1.pdf?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=instagram&utm_campaign=&utm_content= to access our digital sponsorship form.
🏌️‍♂️ Player registration is also officially open!
Know a local business that would be a great sponsor? Tag them in the comments or help us spread the word by sharing this post!
Video Reels Teens — want a job but not sure where to start?

Join us this Spring Break for a free workshop that shows you exactly how to get hired… even if you’ve never had a job before!

📅 March 10th
🕙 10–11 AM
🌙 5:30–6:30 PM
(Choose AM or PM!)

📍 The Empowerment HUB
4330 Tamiami Trail, Naples

✨ Learn how to make a great first impression, what employers look for, and how to confidently apply with no experience.

Presented in partnership with St. Matthew’s House — empowering teens and building brighter futures.

Let’s take the next step on your journey together!
A year of generosity, growth and God’s goodness.

We’re proud to share our 2025 Annual Report! Flip through to see highlights, insights and outcomes from our last fiscal year.

View annual report; link in bio.

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Registration is OPEN! ⛳️ Join us April 20, 2026, for the St. Matthew’s House Charity Golf Scramble at TwinEagles.

Sign up today and swing for a good cause! Link in bio.

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Join us for our 48th Justin’s Place® Recovery Program Graduation as we honor the strength, resilience, and transformation of our graduates. This milestone deserves a full room of love and support!

Please RSVP and come celebrate with us 🎉
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Video Reels Thank you to Chick-fil-A for presenting us with a $75,000 grant through their True Inspiration Awards! St. Matthew’s House is only one of 56 winners out of thousands of applicants!

Special shoutout to the two local Chick-fil-A owners who stopped by to deliver the news: Chip Hudson and P.J. Rodriguez!

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Make a difference—one can at a time!

Hosting a food drive is an easy and impactful way to support neighbors in need. So gather your group, collect nonperishables, and St. Matthew’s House will take care of the rest — we’ll even pick up your donation if it doesn’t fit in your car!

Ready to get started? Link in bio. 💛 🥫

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