October 4th, 2021
You may not see them, but homeless camps exist across Collier County. When these camps are cleared out, those people need somewhere to live. One option is to find a bed at a homeless shelter, but unfortunately, the St. Matthew’s House shelters have had a waiting list since 2010. Ray Steadman, our Vice President of […]
September 28th, 2021
To help alleviate the increased need for food, Lorna McLain, Food Assistance Manager, decided to conduct a “Fill the Truck” food drive.
September 15th, 2021
Our Campbell Lodge shelter in Naples is full, and there are 18 mothers with children on the waitlist to get in. One reason our waitlist is so long is simply that it’s not easy to find affordable housing in Collier County. But a new push to potentially build hundreds of affordable apartments could help alleviate […]
September 15th, 2021
On the 20 year anniversary of a tragedy that struck our nation, many were remembering where they were on that fateful day and how their lives were changed. For Peter Johnson, he remembers it all clearly because 20 years ago, he was in New York attending NYU. He saw the smoke from the towers, experienced […]
September 7th, 2021
On calendars, September 06, 2021, marked Labor Day as a holiday, a time for many to celebrate the achievements of workers across the country. But for millions of Americans, the holiday was just another reminder of the difficult times that surround us. Especially now that federal unemployment benefits ended; it’s going to be that much […]
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. […]
August 26th, 2021
St. Matthew’s House has stepped up to feed our community during these difficult times of increased inflation during the pandemic, and we’ll continue to do so.
June 23rd, 2021
If you know your way around the kitchen and like to cook, Lulu’s Kitchen at St. Matthew’s House may be the place for you! We’re currently hiring line cooks at our busy LuLu’s KITCHEN/Fresh Start Cafe in south Naples. Come work for an organization that is constantly giving back to the community, by housing the […]
June 18th, 2021
Earlier this week, St. Matthew’s House partnered with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Youth Relations Bureau’s “You Can Do It All” program, which empowers 5th Grade Elementary School Girls to build self-confidence and poise to help them transition to middle school the following year. This multi-faceted, learning event also featured a tour of the St. […]
May 7th, 2021
Liz Freeman Naples Daily News USA TODAY NETWORK – FLORIDA Vann Ellison, president and chief executive officer of the St. Matthew’s House homeless and recovery program, has retired effective immediately, according to the nonprofit organization in Collier County. Chief Operating Officer Steve Brooder is serving as interim director while the organization conducts a national search […]