June 28th, 2019
by Eleni Patitsas, Manager of Agricultural Programs, St. Matthew’s House The St. Matthew’s House’s Agriculture Program is not only growing vegetables; it is growing men and women in the Justin’s Place Recovery Program. Founded in 2013 with the addition of the 47-acre Port LaBelle Inn and Conference Center, the St. Matthew’s House Agriculture Program exists […]
June 28th, 2019
Please join us for a Public Painting Event Sun, July 14th, 2019 2-5pm Mon, July 15th, 2019 5:30 – 8:30pm and Sun, Aug 18th, 2019 2-5pm Mon, Aug 19th, 2019 5:30-8:30pm Enjoy a fun afternoon or evening of painting bowls for a great cause with great people. Empty Bowls painting events are open to anyone age 13 and older. […]
June 28th, 2019
Summer Sales at St. Matthew’s House Thrift Stores!
June 28th, 2019
Welcome Vann Ellison President & CEO, St. Matthew’s House Invocation Pastor Jaci Smith Patman Associate Pastor, Moorings Presbyterian Church Speaker Vann Ellison Alumni Testimonial Sean Dietzel Program Testimonials T.J. (Thomas) Cannon Darlene Radel Commitment Pledge Kathryn Bausman, Director of Justin’s Place Women’s Program Awards PresentationPeter Johnson, Vice President of DevelopmentDwayne Gordon, Vice President of Recovery […]
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June 24th, 2019
We are so proud of our team at St. Matthew’s House! We recently received two accolades during the 2019 Citygate Network Media Innovation Competition. We won in the annual report and general brochure categories. ANNUAL REPORTS Award Of Excellence: Hope Starts Here Click here to view >>> GENERAL BROCHURES Award Of Merit: Hope Starts Here […]
June 18th, 2019
Vote for St. Matthew’s House Until June 30, 2019 Vote for us today! You can place your vote for St. Matthew’s House in three categories this year: thrift store, catering company, and car wash. Last year, St. Matthew’s House won in all five categories listed, and we hope to do the same this year! Click […]
May 24th, 2019
For many kids, summer means swimming, hours of playtime and fun in the sun. But summer also presents a challenge for children in our area who count on their schools for healthy meals. When the school bell rings to mark the beginning of the long summer recess, thousands of low-income children lose access to […]
May 23rd, 2019
Naples, FL (May 23, 2019)-Over $125,000 was raised at The 22nd Annual Dean Lind Memorial Golf Classic held at the Quarry in Naples. The event raised critically important funds for St. Matthew’s House, which serves some of the most vulnerable people Southwest Florida. Vann Ellison, President and CEO of St. Matthew’s House said, “We are […]
May 13th, 2019
Nick Matson wakes up enthusiastic over what the day may bring. Same for the next day, the next month. His outlook is a stark contrast from two years ago. He expected to die from a heroin overdose. The Naples native has come full circle from addiction to recovery. He owns a local moving company, Matson Movers. […]
April 19th, 2019
What causes someone to become homeless? It is a common question I’ve been asked many times in my 35 years of working with vulnerable populations. Recently, the U.S. Conference of Mayors reported the top causes of homelessness among families were lack of affordable housing, unemployment, poverty, and low wages. Causes of homelessness and addiction tend […]