Each month, Spotlight brings you the latest organizational news, event
highlights and opportunities to get involved.
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This month, we celebrated the 49th graduating class of Justin’s Place Recovery
Program. It was a beautiful evening as 24 individuals crossed the stage after
successfully completing our 12-month recovery program. If you weren’t able to
join us, we encourage you to
watch the livestream
and witness the life-changing impact made possible through your support. And
be sure to mark your calendar for November 12, when we’ll celebrate our 50th
graduating class.
As summer continues, we’re working hard to reach our Summer Match Campaign
goal of raising $800,000 by the end of August. Thanks to generous matching
donors, every gift made today will be doubled — creating twice the impact for
individuals and families experiencing hunger, homelessness and addiction
across Southwest Florida.
We’d also like to share that LuLu’s Kitchen is taking a summer hiatus and will
reopen this fall with a refreshed look and a refined breakfast and lunch
concept. We can’t wait to share more details with you in the months ahead.
As always, thank you for standing with St. Matthew’s House. Your generosity
and commitment make this life-changing work possible, and we’re grateful to
have you as part of our community.
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Fresh start: Naples-area nonprofits help former Youth Haven resident move into
her own apartment
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COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. —
After two years of experiencing homelessness and living at Youth Haven,
Maritsa Irizarry is getting a fresh start with a place of her own.
St. Matthew’s House, Youth Haven, and GL Homes partnered to help fund and
furnish Irizarry’s first apartment, providing support as she transitions to
independent living.
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Stay tuned for more information on our second annual Christmas Market and how
you can get involved.
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We’d like to shine the light on our facilities team for their dedication to
keeping our properties well maintained and operating smoothly. Their hard
work, attention to detail and commitment to excellence help create welcoming,
functional spaces for everyone.
Most recently, the team played a key role in relocating our administrative
offices to a new building. Through careful planning, organization and
execution, they ensured the move was completed efficiently and with minimal
disruption, making the transition look seamless.
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Pictured from left to right: Arturo, Bugs, Don, Andrew, Sal.
(Not pictured: Jeremy.)
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Let Delicious by Design cater your next work function. Whether you’re looking
for a breakfast spread or a lunch buffet, Delicious by Design comes through
with extraordinary service and memorable food.
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Delicious by Design is part of the unique St. Matthew’s House social
enterprise ministry model. This innovative model allows St. Matthew’s
House to provide vocational training and earn revenue to offset the
organization’s overhead costs.
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