January 4th, 2018
“No blanket, no nothing. I couldn’t sleep good last night either. I was freezing to death. I didn’t think it was going to get cold this year.” Armando, homeless person in Naples When there is severe weather, St. Matthew’s House provides additional beds at our shelters in Naples and Immokalee. During cold weather (50 degrees […]
December 26th, 2017
>With the stock market booming and economic optimism at its highest in years, it is a great time to give a gift to St. Matthew’s House. Please consider supporting an organization that is really changing lives in Southwest Florida and beyond. Financial contributions for St. Matthew’s House comes primarily from private donations, faith-based organizations, corporate […]
December 22nd, 2017
We normally associate Christmas with shopping, cooking, and enjoying time with family. It’s a time where many focus on finding that perfect gift for a love one or family member. As a child, giving and receiving gifts was the most exciting part of the season. This tradition started many years ago on a day that […]
December 18th, 2017
We are in need of Christmas presents for those who need them the most – our shelter and recovery program residents. Every night 300 men, women and children call St. Matthew’s House home. Won’t you consider helping these people today? Right now, we need about 100 more gifts for the people in our care. Many […]
December 18th, 2017
Christmas Turkey Distribution Naples December 18th from 3PM – 6PM December 19th from 9AM – Noon 2601 Airport Road South Naples, FL 34112 (in the parking lot between 2001 and 2601) Immokalee December 20th from 10AM – 2PM Immokalee Friendship House 602 West Main Street Immokalee, FL 34142
December 14th, 2017
Candlelight Vigil – National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day On December 21, the longest night of the year, we will hold a ceremony to commemorate the members of the St. Matthew’s House community who lost their lives last year. Join us at 6 PM for this ceremony held at our Naples shelter at 2001 Airport Road […]
November 27th, 2017
DONATE NOW Dear supporter, We have two days for getting the best deals – Black Friday and Cyber Monday. On #GivingTuesday, we have a day for giving back. Together, people are creating a new tradition for our annual calendar. #GivingTuesday is the opening day of the giving season, a reminder of the “reason for […]
November 23rd, 2017
Thrift Store Loyalty Specials We are offering four times the loyalty points on Friday, November 24th and Saturday, November 25th. Have you joined our new loyalty club program? You can earn rewards for every purchase you make at our thrift stores, cafés, and car wash. Sign up today and receive 100 bonus points when you […]
November 14th, 2017
We Need Turkeys! Last year, St. Matthew’s House distributed over 2,000 turkeys to those in need in Southwest Florida. We have expanded our turkey distribution program this year, anticipating more need than previous years because of the impact of Hurricane Irma. We accept food donations Monday – Saturday from 8 AM – 4 PM at […]
November 11th, 2017
Veterans Day is a wonderful holiday where we reflect on and celebrate the amazing people who served our country. Originally, Veterans Day was Armistice Day, a day to mark the victory of World War I, which, according to Woodrow Wilson, was supposed to be “the war to end all wars.” At the age […]