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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 Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for Naples Shelter Renovation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Media Contacts: Jennifer Danforth Alestra Marketing, Inc. 239.560.2831   Ted Burnham...

26th Justin’s Place Graduation Ceremony

October 15th, 2018 at 6PM A portion of tonight’s event was sponsored in dedication of...

From Death to Life – Hollie’s Story

“The doctor told me that if I ever used again I would die. I ended...

We Rise By Lifting Others – MJ’s Testimony

My name is Mary Jeanne and I have been at Justin’s Place for ten months....

St. Matthew’s House Certified as a Best Christian Workplace for 2018

*** ST. MATTHEW’S HOUSE PRESS RELEASE *** ———————————————————— CONTACT: Ted Burnham PHONE: (678) 773-4601 EMAIL:...

“Life is better than I ever could have imagined.” – Nick

My name is Nick, I’m a grateful Christian in recovery, and this is my story...

24th Justin’s Place Recovery Program Graduation Ceremony

Welcome Rev. Vann Ellison Opening Prayer Rev. Jaci Smith Patman Speaker Rev. Vann Ellison Testimonials...

St. Matthew’s House opens Thrift store in Immokalee

  St. Matthews House renovates old thrift store into a 6,000-square-foot building. Local Community leaders...

Justin’s Place 23rd Graduation Ceremony – Live

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Everglades City Outreach

  St. Matthew’s House and Citygate Ministries partnered with the Collier County United Way, Crown...

22nd Justin’s Place Graduation Ceremony

On June 19, the Justin’s Place Recovery Program celebrated their 22nd graduation ceremony at Moorings...

Justin’s Place Graduation Ceremony, June 2017

Watch Live Click here to watch the ceremony live.

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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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