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 […]
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 19th, 2019
Naples Ferrari Club and St. Matthew’s House to Celebrate Record-breaking Results from 15th Annual Cars on 5th Show Naples, FL (February 19, 2019) – The Naples Chapter of the Ferrari Club of America’s annual Cars on 5th fundraising event raised a record $400,000 in support of St. Matthew’s House and attracted tens of thousands of car […]
February 13th, 2019
Give Where You Live Collier at St. Matthew’s House Give Where You Live Collier takes place during the 24-hours starting on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 12:00 pm (noon) and ending on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at 12:00 pm (noon). Two Ways to Give Donate Online The first $2,500 of contributions will be matched, with […]
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 […]