September 1st, 2021
August 31 marks a somber day for many: International Overdose Awareness Day. St. Matthew’s House mourns the lives of all those lost to overdose, prays for the families and individuals affected by an overdose, and pledges to do our part to continue helping those who struggle with drug addictions and substance abuse. One way St. […]
June 10th, 2021
Some Southwest Florida organizations fear the growing issue with homelessness could get worse as the pandemic ends. St. Matthew’s House is particularly concerned about people dealing with mental health or substance abuse issues, which have also skyrocketed. Take a few minutes to watch this great story from our media partners at ABC7 Southwest Florida, and […]
January 25th, 2021
A journey that began with addiction has progressed into brothers helping others. The men were able to get clean with the help of a nonprofit in Southwest Florida. Gabe and Zach Miller tell their story of recovery and how they found hope, love and God at St. Matthew’s House’s Justin’s Place, a year-long addiction recovery program […]
December 22nd, 2020
December 21st, winter solstice, is the longest night of the year. Nationally, The Longest Night is observed as National Homeless Person’s Memorial Day. Communities throughout the country are encouraged to host ceremonies to acknowledge and honor the many souls that have died homeless over the past year. This year marks not only the 30th anniversary […]
December 11th, 2020
Graduates of St. Matthew’s House addiction programs have an 85 percent success rate and staying clean and sober. But in the past year, they are seeing greater numbers of program graduates relapse. The isolation and social distancing prescribed to curb the pandemic has given people struggling with addiction the ability to stay at home and […]
June 24th, 2020
After coming to St. Matthew’s House through the Justin’s Place Recovery Program in 2017, Andrew’s life has changed dramatically.
January 31st, 2020
WATCH LIVE FEBRUARY 3, at 6 PM! WelcomeVann EllisonPresident & CEO, St. Matthew’s House InvocationTodd HendersonMoorings Presbyterian Church SpeakersRev. Michael OrsiSt. Matthew’s House Board Member Vann Ellison President & CEO, St. Matthew’s House Alumni Video: Just Like HimJake Webb & Dustin Cheatwood Program TestimonialsRaven Williams & Ryan Schank Holecek Award Presentation Commitment PledgeKathryn BausmanSenior Director […]
October 28th, 2019
Welcome Vann Ellison President & CEO, St. Matthew’s House InvocationRev. Jaci Smith Patman Speaker Vann Ellison Alumni Testimonial VideoArti Burnham Program TestimonialsTracie AdkinsTyler Penticoff Holecek Award Presentation Commitment Pledge Kathryn Bausman, Director of Justin’s Place Women’s Program I will live my life of freedom to the utmost. I will honor mymind, body and spirit by […]
June 28th, 2019
Welcome Vann Ellison President & CEO, St. Matthew’s House Invocation Pastor Jaci Smith Patman Associate Pastor, Moorings Presbyterian Church Speaker Vann Ellison Alumni Testimonial Sean Dietzel Program Testimonials T.J. (Thomas) Cannon Darlene Radel Commitment Pledge Kathryn Bausman, Director of Justin’s Place Women’s Program Awards PresentationPeter Johnson, Vice President of DevelopmentDwayne Gordon, Vice President of Recovery […]
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. […]