August 12th, 2020
Former Justin’s Place graduate Nick Matson shares his story with WINK news.
January 14th, 2019
My name is Ashley Dalusio and I’m 26 years old. I was born in West Palm Beach Florida. I lived in Florida until I was twelve years old and then I moved to Tennessee where I grew up. I can remember in the fourth grade, for the first time, I realized like that I […]
November 1st, 2018
In the busyness of today’s culture, it’s easy for mealtime to be rushed through, grabbed on the go, or forgotten altogether. But it’s important to remember that mealtime is not simply about the food. It is about sharing our lives together each day. The meal provides an opportunity for fellowship. After everyone is scattered about […]
October 25th, 2018
I’m from Miami, Florida. My dad was a professional baseball player with the Philadelphia Phillies. I had a great childhood – actually an unbelievable childhood. I grew up in sports: I played football, baseball, and hockey. I went to the Miami Dolphins games every Sunday and the Miami Hurricane games every Saturday. After retiring from […]
August 6th, 2018
“The doctor told me that if I ever used again I would die. I ended up on life support.” My name is Hollie Zak and I was born in Melbourne Florida. Growing up both of my parents suffered from alcoholism. My dad was a functioning alcoholic. My mother not so much. She left my […]
July 17th, 2018
“I have a whole new outlook on life. I have hope.” Jennifer and Chloe share the transformative power of a second chance at our Naples shelter. My name is Jennifer Wellman, I am 46 years old, and I’ve been at the St. Matthew’s House shelter for six weeks. I came to St. Matthews House with […]
July 3rd, 2018
“My name is Gabe Miller. I’m twenty-eight. I’m from Denver, Colorado. I grew up and spent my formative years in Nebraska. I was born in Colorado but moved to Nebraska as a young child. When I was one year old, my parents; who are both from a small town called North Platte, and I […]
June 21st, 2018
A spoken word performance from the alumni of the 25th graduating class of Justin’s Place Recovery Program.
May 24th, 2018
My name is Mary Jeanne and I have been at Justin’s Place for ten months. I am forever grateful for the new life I’ve been given. I’m originally from Cape Coral, Florida. I’m from a really big family of seven kids—I’m number six. I went to private school my whole life and I was given […]
March 27th, 2018
My name is Nick, I’m a grateful Christian in recovery, and this is my story of recovery. Growing up, I was an athlete. I played sports all the way through high school, and I especially enjoyed basketball and football. Towards the end of my high school career, I started experimenting more with drugs and drinking. […]