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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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October 2019 Justin’s Place Graduation Ceremony

Welcome Vann Ellison President & CEO, St. Matthew’s House InvocationRev. Jaci Smith Patman Speaker Vann...

Groundbreaking of New Restaurant and Training Facility: LuLu’s Kitchen

Today St. Matthew’s House was joined by our closest friends and supporters for the long-anticipated...

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From Radishes to Roosters

by Eleni Patitsas, Manager of Agricultural Programs, St. Matthew’s House The St. Matthew’s House’s Agriculture...

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June 2019 Justin’s Place Graduation Ceremony

Welcome Vann Ellison President & CEO, St. Matthew’s House Invocation Pastor Jaci Smith Patman Associate...

“They Gave Me My Life Back” Article

Nick Matson wakes up enthusiastic over what the day may bring. Same for the next...

ST. MATTHEW’S HOUSE RECEIVES THREE NATIONAL ACCOLADES

St. Matthew’s House earns top honors from Charity Navigator, Best Christian Workplace Institute, and Citygate...

Growing Up: New Vertical Hydroponic System Installed at Port LaBelle Inn & Conference Center

  Growth at St. Matthew’s House can occur in surprising, often unexpected ways. Our reach...

A Shining Light – Brittany’s Story

My name’s Brittany Taborn. I grew up in Jackson County Ohio. It’s a very small...

Hope in Serving Others – Blake’s Story

I’m Blake Goucher. I’m 25 years old and I’m from Kansas City, Missouri. I grew...

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27th Justin’s Place Graduation Ceremony

Justin’s Place 27th Graduation Ceremony Welcome Rev. Vann Ellison Opening Prayer Rev. Doug Learned Speaker...

Living Like Never Before – Ashley’s Story

 My name is Ashley Dalusio and I’m 26 years old. I was born in...

Give thanks in all circumstances

  Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ...

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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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