September 29th, 2017
St. Matthew’s House and Citygate Ministries partnered with the Collier County United Way, Crown of Life Church, and Greater Marco Area YMCA to help with relief efforts in Everglades City today. The team visited one of the hardest hit areas in Everglades City to distribute food and supplies to residents who are still without […]
June 28th, 2017
On June 19, the Justin’s Place Recovery Program celebrated their 22nd graduation ceremony at Moorings Presbyterian Church in Naples. The second Justin’s Place graduation this year saw 21 people graduate from the program, and featured an opening trio of songs by the Justin’s Place Choir. Vann Ellison, president and CEO of St. Matthew’s House, delivered […]
June 19th, 2017
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May 24th, 2017
On Wednesday, May 24, 2017, St. Matthew’s House broke ground on its new thrift store in Immokalee. St. Matthew’s House staff, along with community and civic leaders, attended the event and were served a catered lunch from SMH Catering at Immokalee Friendship House. St. Matthew’s House and the Immokalee Friendship House have joyfully served the […]
July 29th, 2015
Brett R., a Justin’s Place Recovery Program graduate, shares his testimony. In high school I started to experiment with drinking and the occasional drug use. Over the next few years the frequency of my substance use increased from Friday to Saturday night to finding any reason to use on any night. 8 felonies later, my […]
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May 7th, 2015
“I found Justin’s Place recovery program. I came in broken and homeless due to my addiction. Today I cannot express how grateful I am to be standing here with less than one month away from graduating with full excitement for my future. With the tools I have learned and my growing relationship with god. I […]
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March 13th, 2015
“As I been in this program, not only have they taught me about my drug addiction, but about giving God the opportunity to work in my life. to get to know my brothers and sisters who are suffering the same pain that I have. we share a bond that is very common. Through this program […]