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Newsletter. Spotlight January 2026

**Placeholder paragraph. As an expression of God’s love in Southwest Florida, we are growing to ensure that no one experiencing hunger, homelessness or addiction is alone or without a pathway for their journey from crisis to contributor. Together with our partners and participants, we cultivate communities where people are progressively seen, accepted, challenged, and supported.
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Newsletter. Spotlight November 2025

**Placeholder paragraph. As an expression of God’s love in Southwest Florida, we are growing to ensure that no one experiencing hunger, homelessness or addiction is alone or without a pathway for their journey from crisis to contributor. Together with our partners and participants, we cultivate communities where people are progressively seen, accepted, challenged, and supported.

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St. Matthew’s House Applied to Increase Number of Beds at Naples Shelter

We've applied to expand our Campbell Lodge shelter in Naples from 104 beds to 150...

Amber Bell Ran the virtual Boston Marathon for St. Matthew’s House

Amber Bell competed virtually in the Boston Marathon to raise both money and awareness for...

4 Local Kids Raise $656 for St. Matthew’s House

After a summer of selling baked goods, smoothies and even some of their stuffed animals,...

Proposed Affordable Housing Could Make Collier County More Livable

Our Campbell Lodge shelter in Naples is full, and there are 18 mothers with children...

Justin’s Place Grad Speaks Out On International Overdose Awareness Day

August 31 marks a somber day for many: International Overdose Awareness Day. St. Matthew’s House...

Steve Brooder Earns PROSCI Change Management Certification

08.20.2021 (Naples, FL) Steve Brooder, Chief Operating Officer and Interim CEO for St. Matthew’s House,...

Trailblazer Academy Volunteers Assist at St. Matthew’s House Warehouse

Seven eager volunteers from the STARability Trailblazer Academy arrived at the St. Matthew’s House warehouse...

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St. Matthew’s House Works to Provide Medical Help for Shelter Residents

Working with two other local nonprofits, St. Matthew’s House strives to provide to best care...

Collier Commissioners approve a proposal for mental health & addiction treatment center.

Some Southwest Florida organizations fear the growing issue with homelessness could get worse as the...

Vann Ellison retires after 17 years as St. Matthew’s House leader

Liz Freeman Naples Daily News USA TODAY NETWORK – FLORIDA Vann Ellison, president and chief...

Homeless young woman gets a chance to start over due to her own hard work

A formerly homeless young woman is getting a fresh start. She now has her own...

St. Matthew’s House Feeds Record Number of Families for Thanksgiving | WINK News

St. Matthew’s House hosted a significant holiday distribution event, providing meals and support to a...

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Congratulations to Bianca and Selina on recently receiving a Core Value Award! 👏 Bianca and Selina processed over 16,000 gifts during our second quarter! Their supervisor says she’s proud of their hard work and commitment to excellence. #StMatthewsHouse #nonprofit #charity #SWFL #SouthwestFlorida #Florida #FL #excellence #CoreValueAward #EmployeeRecognition
Video Reels With support from our community partners, GL Homes and Youth Haven, 22‑year‑old Dezeree received a shopping spree to shop at our thrift stores and help in her transition into her own living space. 🤗 Dezeree has dreams of becoming a nurse and helping people, and this marks the first step of the next chapter of her life. We’re so proud to walk alongside her on her journey! 💙 #StMatthewsHouse #nonprofit #charity #SWFL #SouthwestFlorida #Florida #GLHomes #CommunityPartner #YouthHaven #StMatthewsHouseThriftStores
✨ Join us for an unforgettable night of music and purpose on Friday, February 27, 2026! ✨ Experience An Inspirational Evening with André Knevel — a stunning organ concert and reception supporting St. Matthew’s House. 🎟️ VIP & General Admission tickets are available now! Link in bio.
Video Reels Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the one year anniversary of our Fort Myers Shelter for Women & Children! We are so grateful to be working alongside such wonderful #CommunityPartners who are dedicated to make a difference for these women and children. #StMatthewsHouse #nonprofit #charity #SWFL #SouthwestFlorida #Florida #LeeCounty #FortMyers #shelter
Video Reels Every face has a story. 💛 Watch this powerful moment and see how lives are being transformed every day at St. Matthew’s House. Discover more stories of transformation through our Faces Beyond Homelessness art exhibit. Link in bio! #StMatthewsHouse #nonprofit #charity #SWFL #SouthwestFlorida #FacesBeyondHomelessness #art #exhibit #WendyWagner
Carousel Birthday smiles all around! 🥳 Last week we celebrated the first birthday of our Fort Myers Shelter for Women & Children, and it was a beautiful celebration of what community can do. A huge thank‑you to our incredible community partners—especially Next Level Church—for showing up, giving back, and helping create pathways for our residents. 💛 #StMatthewsHouse #nonprofit #charity #SWFL #SouthwestFlorida #Florida #FortMyers #LeeCounty #shelter #HomelessShelter #celebrate #birthday #CommunityPartners @nextlevelswfl #NextLevelChurch
Join us in congratulating John who was recently presented with a Core Value Award! 👏 Through his role, he has displayed a willingness to help the facilities team, demonstrated excellence with his enthusiastic attitude and a God-honoring approach to any task. “I am blessed to work with him and his team daily,” said a coworker. #StMatthewsHouse #nonprofit #charit #SWFL #SouthwestFlorida #Florida #CoreValueAward #EmployeeRecognition #excellence #helpful #GodHonoring

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