Together, with our team we cultivate communities where people are progressively seen, accepted, challenged, and supported.

2026 Board of Directors

As an expression of God’s love in Southwest Florida, we exist to ensure that no one experiencing hunger, homelessness or addiction is alone or without a pathway for their journey from crisis to contributor.

Rick Fumo

Chairman

Brad Ament

Vice-Chairman

Douglas Londal

Secretary

Rich Grows

Treasurer

Members:

Ben Bridges

President and Chief Executive Officer
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Debbie Simmons

Vice President of Finance
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Bill Curry

Vice President of Development
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Michael Muskat

Vice President of Social Enterprises
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Beth Ware

Vice President of Administration
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Kelsey Couture

Sr. Director of Shelters and Housing
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Lorna McLain

Sr. Director of Community Impact
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Jeff McDowell

Sr. Director of Recovery
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Bill Curry

Vice President of Development
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Matt Seluk

Director of Major Gifts & Individual Giving
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Hillary Lemaster

Director of Institutional Giving & Grants
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Joe Loverde

Director of Marketing Strategy
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Bob Irzyk

Director of Media Relations
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Karen Bibbo

Volunteer Experience Manager
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Daniel Moore

Director of Retail Operations
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Norman Armstrong

Director of Hospitality
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Peggy Mullins

Executive Assistant to the CEO
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Beth Ware

Vice President of Administration
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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.

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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! 💙

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✨ 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.

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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!

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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. 💛 

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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.

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