May 24th, 2018
My name is Mary Jeanne and I have been at Justin’s Place for ten months. I am forever grateful for the new life I’ve been given. I’m originally from Cape Coral, Florida. I’m from a really big family of seven kids—I’m number six. I went to private school my whole life and I was given […]
April 24th, 2018
*** ST. MATTHEW’S HOUSE PRESS RELEASE *** ———————————————————— CONTACT: Ted Burnham PHONE: (678) 773-4601 EMAIL: tburnham@stmatthewshouse.org WEBSITE: www.stmatthewshouse.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2018 The Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI), a research-based organizational and human resources consulting firm, has announced that St. Matthew’s House is Certified as a Best Christian Workplace for 2018. […]
March 27th, 2018
My name is Nick, I’m a grateful Christian in recovery, and this is my story of recovery. Growing up, I was an athlete. I played sports all the way through high school, and I especially enjoyed basketball and football. Towards the end of my high school career, I started experimenting more with drugs and drinking. […]
February 26th, 2018
Welcome Rev. Vann Ellison Opening Prayer Rev. Jaci Smith Patman Speaker Rev. Vann Ellison Testimonials Graduate Nicholas Matson Alumna Jennifer Royce Awards Presentation St. Matthew’s House Team Commitment Pledge Art Vanzanten Program Video “No Turning Back” Chair of the Board Rachael Loukonen Ending Comments Rev. Vann Ellison Do not conform to the pattern of this […]
November 27th, 2017
St. Matthews House renovates old thrift store into a 6,000-square-foot building. Local Community leaders were present for the ribbon cutting. “Through the work of St. Matthew’s House and our social enterprises, thousands of lives have been changed for the better. Our new thrift store will offer good jobs and services, while continuing our commitment […]
October 23rd, 2017
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September 29th, 2017
St. Matthew’s House and Citygate Ministries partnered with the Collier County United Way, Crown of Life Church, and Greater Marco Area YMCA to help with relief efforts in Everglades City today. The team visited one of the hardest hit areas in Everglades City to distribute food and supplies to residents who are still without […]
June 28th, 2017
On June 19, the Justin’s Place Recovery Program celebrated their 22nd graduation ceremony at Moorings Presbyterian Church in Naples. The second Justin’s Place graduation this year saw 21 people graduate from the program, and featured an opening trio of songs by the Justin’s Place Choir. Vann Ellison, president and CEO of St. Matthew’s House, delivered […]
June 19th, 2017
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May 24th, 2017
On Wednesday, May 24, 2017, St. Matthew’s House broke ground on its new thrift store in Immokalee. St. Matthew’s House staff, along with community and civic leaders, attended the event and were served a catered lunch from SMH Catering at Immokalee Friendship House. St. Matthew’s House and the Immokalee Friendship House have joyfully served the […]