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 […]
February 19th, 2019
I’m Blake Goucher. I’m 25 years old and I’m from Kansas City, Missouri. I grew up in a fairly normal home. I had a single mom and three little sisters. I did well in school and never really got into trouble when I was younger. I was in advanced classes and always got really good […]
February 11th, 2019
Justin’s Place 27th Graduation Ceremony Welcome Rev. Vann Ellison Opening Prayer Rev. Doug Learned Speaker Rev. Vann Ellison Testimonials Blake Goucher & Brittany Taborn Commitment Pledge Kathryn Bausman Awards Presentation St. Matthew’s House Team Chair of the Board Rachael Loukonen Program Video “What Freedom Means” Ending Comments Rev. Vann Ellison COMMITMENT PLEDGE I will live […]
November 21st, 2018
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) Thanksgiving Day is here! Over the last few weeks, we have witnessed the overflowing kindness and generosity of the Southwest Florida community. We will serve a record number of people through our turkey distributions and […]
November 4th, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Jennifer Danforth Alestra Marketing, Inc. 239.560.2831 Ted Burnham St. Matthew’s House 678.773.4601 St. Matthew’s House Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for Naples Shelter Renovation Naples, FL (November 1, 2018)-St. Matthew’s House staff, along with community and civic leaders will come together with the Campbell family for a special […]
October 15th, 2018
October 15th, 2018 at 6PM A portion of tonight’s event was sponsored in dedication of Susie Pratt, loving wife and friend to Mark Pratt. PROGRAM Welcome – Vann Ellison Opening Prayer – Pastor Jaci Smith Patman Speaker – Vann Ellison Testimonials – Pete Manos and Ashley Dalusio Commitment Pledge – Kathryn Bausman Awards Presentation – […]
August 6th, 2018
“The doctor told me that if I ever used again I would die. I ended up on life support.” My name is Hollie Zak and I was born in Melbourne Florida. Growing up both of my parents suffered from alcoholism. My dad was a functioning alcoholic. My mother not so much. She left my […]
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. […]