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 […]
April 18th, 2019
St. Matthew’s House earns top honors from Charity Navigator, Best Christian Workplace Institute, and Citygate Network NAPLES, FL (April 8, 2019) – St. Matthew’s House, Southwest Florida’s foremost provider of homeless services and addiction recovery programs, earned top ratings from three prominent nonprofit evaluators. St. Matthew’s House earned Charity Navigator‘s highest possible 4-star rating, top […]
March 29th, 2019
Stop by any of our thrift stores on Friday, March 29th or Saturday, March 30th for great buy one, get one deals on clothing! Two days only!
March 12th, 2019
Growth at St. Matthew’s House can occur in surprising, often unexpected ways. Our reach across Southwest Florida can put us in contact with individuals, businesses, and communities of all different types, and it is through these relationships, that new ideas take form. When we work together, we grow. Most recently, an opportunity like this […]
February 19th, 2019
My name’s Brittany Taborn. I grew up in Jackson County Ohio. It’s a very small area. When you hear the term “it takes a village to raise a child” that was basically what my life was like. I don’t remember a lot of events growing up but for some reason, I do remember a lot […]