13th Annual Cars on 5th Show
2017-02-11 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | FL
Join us on Saturday, February 11, 2017, for the 13th annual Cars on 5th show!
The 2016 show broke all previous attendance records, with over 50,000 attendees viewing 550 private and dealer car entries displayed in historic downtown Naples. It is a rare collection of exotics and collector cars found in one location.
Cars on 5th provides critical financial backing for St. Matthew’s House, enabling us to help individuals escape poverty, homelessness and drug abuse. With an estimated attendance of 50,000 people, $130,000 was collected thanks to the hard work of our staff and volunteers.
In 2016 the show broke all previous attendance records. And with over 550 private entries and dealer cars displayed, rarely could such a superb collection of exotics and collector cars be found in one location.
Our sponsors include Ferrari of Tampa Bay, Seminole Casino Hotel, Naples Bentley-Porsche, Naples Motorsports, Blackhorse Motors, Fidelity Investments, Gulf Coast Motorworks and more. These dealers will once again bring a fine selection of exotic and classic cars, adding to the hundreds of enthusiast-owned entries that will fill Fifth Avenue in February.
And of course, over 100 Ferraris will be on display with a fine mix of vintage and current V-8s and V-12s from Maranello that are guaranteed to please the crowds. We expect to have several new 488GTBs and Spiders on display.
The British contingent will include Jaguar, Lotus, Triumph and the stately Bentleys. Porsches will be plentiful including some rare race cars. American cars will not be overshadowed, with over 60 Corvettes and other muscle cars expected.
The Mercato section of the show will be bigger than ever with a multitude of businesses. Artists, jewelers, and automotive services, and accessory suppliers will be on hand to serve the thousands of potential clients at the show.
At the end of the show, all car owners will start their engines at 4 PM sharp for a resounding drive-off.
Event Sponsors

Candlelight Vigil
2017-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 | FL
On the longest night of the year, December 21st, we will join with over 180 cities and memorialize the lives that have been lost due to homelessness.
Please join us for a Candlelight vigil on National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day to commemorate the lives of the homeless member

Justin’s Place Recovery Program Graduation
2017-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 | FL
PLEASE JOIN US IN OUR CELEBRATION OF NEW LIFE
Ceremony will be held at
Moorings Presbyterian Church
791 Harbour Dr. Naples, FL 34103
February 27th, 2017
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Program begins at 6:00 PM
FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS FOR GUESTS WILL BE SERVED FOLLOWING THE CEREMONY
Please RSVP to Megan at (239) 298-5025
or by email at mdalabes@stmatthewshouse.org

BaconFest Naples
2017-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 | FL

18th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
2017-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 | FL
St. Matthew’s House Thrift Stores will be joining the festivities on parade day.
Bring out the whole family to celebrate this annual event!
DAVID ALBERS/STAFF– Scenes from the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade in downtown Naples on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014.

Celebration of Hope Benefit Dinner
2017-03-09 18:00 - 20:00 | FL
Celebration of Hope is an annual fundraising dinner to benefit and support the many services that St. Matthew’s House provides to the homeless, hungry and addicted of our community.
The dinner is free for everyone. The best way to get involved is by becoming a Table Captain. A Table Captain is someone who has a passion for St. Matthew’s House and wants to share that passion with their friends by inviting them to Celebration of Hope.
If you’re interested in being a table captain or event sponsor email us or call (239) 298-5026.

20th Annual Dean Lind Memorial Golf-A-Thon
2017-05-05 06:30 - 20:00 | FL
About the Event
A fun packed day on the golf course just can’t be beat! The 20th Annual Dean Lind Golf-A-Thon at The Club at The Strand is a unique golf event to generate support and raise awareness for St. Matthew’s House. Similar to a walk-a-thon, where individuals obtain pledges for each mile they walk, Golf-A-Thon participants solicit pledges and donations from friends, colleagues and family members and then play as many holes of golf as possible!
This is a true Golf-A-Thon and most players play a minimum of 50 holes. Golfers help by soliciting sponsors for per hole pledges or flat pledges. We ask each golfer to raise a minimum of $1,000 to play in the event. It may sound like a daunting task but the team at St. Matthew’s House will make that easy to accomplish!

Venue
This year the Dean Lind Memorial Golf-A-Thon will be located at The Club at The Strand. Designed by renowned architect Gordon Lewis, The Club at The Strand is a beautiful and challenging 27 hole Championship golf course. For more information visit www.thestrandclub.com.
2017 Highlights
– Six hole-in-one competitions
– Online silent auction with fabulous items ranging from $10 -$10,000
Golf-A-Thon Features
– Each player gets a cart
– Play “ready” golf
– On the green, any putt inside one putter length is a “gimme”
– Golfers may hit multiple balls on Par 3’s, and each ball counts as one hole played
– Lost a ball? Out-of bounds? No worries! We provide free replacement balls!
– Contests and prizes throughout the day
– Complimentary snacks and beverage
Register Today
Sponsor and player registration is now open!
Overview Flyer v4
Questions? Need Help?
If you have any questions, please contact JoDee by phone at (239) 298-5026 or by email at jodee@stmatthewshouse.org.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The Club at the Strand – Venue Sponsor

Iberia Bank – Title Sponsor

Naples Daily News – Media Sponsor

Gravity Benefits – Course Sponsor

Quarles and Brady – Golf Cart Sponsor

The Original Pancake House – Box Lunch Sponsor

Seminole Casino Hotel – Beverage Cart Sponsor

Dr. Mark Gerber/Trisch Garthoeffner – Beverage Cart Sponsor
PBS Contractors – Beverage Cart Sponsor

Sunshine Ace Hardware – Beverage Cart Sponsor

Investment Properties Corporation – Beverage Cart Sponsor

Joint Replacement Institute – Beverage Cart Sponsor

Truly Nolen – Beverage Cart Sponsor

Hole Sponsors
Bentley Electric Co. – 2 holes

Johnson’s Air Conditioning – 2 holes

Alpha Chemical and Janitorial Services

Lisa and Duane Gengler – (2 holes) Friends of St. Matthew’s House
RDS Air Conditioning Services – 2 holes

Southwest Florida Eye Care – 2 holes

Seminole Tribe of Florida

Swing with Purpose

King Roofing Services Inc

Pro-tec Plumbing

Susan Owens, LLC

Naples Safari Animal Hospital & Pet Resort

Night of Praise - Exodus with Mike Kinnebrew
2017-06-08 17:00 - 19:00 | FL
Night of Praise
Join us for live music under the breezeway featuring Exodus with Mike Kinnebrew on Thursday, June 8, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. A suggested donation of one canned good will be collected at 2601 Airport Road South, Naples, FL. The concert will play from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM followed by Shop Night at the thrift store from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Café M25 food and beverages will be available for purchase during the event.
Flyers for the event: (8.5×11, PDF) and (11×17, PDF).

Justin’s Place Recovery Program Graduation
2017-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 | FL
Please join us in our celebration of new life.
Ceremony will be held at
Moorings Presbyterian Church
791 Harbour Dr. Naples, FL 34103
June 19, 2017
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Program begins at 6:00 PM
Food and refreshments for guests will be provided immediately after the ceremony.
Please RSVP to Peggy at (239) 298-5025 or by email at peggy@stmatthewshouse.org
Click here to download the invitation PDF: Justin’s Place Graduation Invitation February 2017

Night of Praise
2017-06-27 17:00 - 19:00 | FL
Join us under the breezeway for a night of music.

Fundraiser and Food Drive at Naples Nissan
2017-07-14 07:00 - 19:00 | General hero section
Click here to learn more about the event.
Join us at Naples Nissan on July 14th for a fundraiser and food drive as we unite to fight huger, homelessness, and poverty in Southwest Florida! Naples Nissan, St. Matthew’s House, and eleven local radio stations will be onsite to collect food and receive donations during the time of year when the vulnerable in our community need the most help – the summer months.
At Naples Nissan we will be collecting canned/non-perishable food items and cash donations (credit cards also accepted) for shelter renovations. All proceeds go to support the life-changing work of St. Matthew’s House.

Night of Praise
2017-08-25 18:00 - 20:00 | FL
Event Information
Join us under the breezeway for a night of worship with the St. Matthew’s House band. Praise and worship will be led by current members and graduates of Justin’s Place from 6 PM – 7 PM followed by the thrift store’s Shop Night from 7 PM – 8 PM.
Admission
One canned good donation

Same Kind of Different As Me Movie Premiere
2017-10-18 | FL
St. Matthew’s House
&
GL Homes
Red carpet movie premiere
Same Kind of Different As Me
October 18, 2017
Regal Gulf Coast Stadium 16 & IMAX
10028 Gulf Center Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33913
Doors open at 6:30 PM, screening begins at 7:00 PM
Followed immediately by remarks from
President and CEO of St. Matthew’s House,
Vann Ellison
Entry donation suggested
RSVP to Molly at mlamb@stmatthewshouse.org
or 239-298-5025
(Please note, you must RSVP to attend)

Watch the trailer here:

23rd Justin's Place Graduation Ceremony
2017-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | FL
“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
Jesus of Nazareth
You are cordially invited to
Justin’s Place Recovery Program
23nd Graduation Ceremony
PLEASE JOIN US IN OUR CELEBRATION OF NEW LIFE
The ceremony will be held at:
Moorings Presbyterian Church
791 Harbour Drive
Naples, FL 34103
October 23, 2017
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Program begins at 6:00 PM
FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS FOR GUESTS WILL BE SERVED FOLLOWING THE CEREMONY
Please RSVP to Molly at (239) 298-5025
or by email at mlamb@stmatthewshouse.org

17th Annual Valencia CC Charity Golf Tournament
2017-10-28 09:00 | FL
This October, Valencia Golf and Country Club will host the 17th Annual Charity Golf Charity Tournament. All proceeds will go to benefit the St. Matthew’s House. Your involvement with the charity tournament will aid St. Matthew’s House’s shelters to provide food and shelter to the homeless in our community.
Details

Date: Saturday October 28, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM Shotgun Start
Entry Fee: $75 Per Player
Includes Golf, Lunch & Prizes
Format: 4 Person Scramble (Non-Handicapped)

BaconFest 2017
2017-11-11 11:00 - 18:00 | FL
If you love bacon & want to make a difference in your community, this event is for you! BaconFest Naples is a family orientated foodie festival that celebrates “All Things Bacon” & is one of the most talked about events of the year!

Thanksgiving Holiday Meal Distribution
2017-11-16 15:00 - 18:00, 2017-11-17 09:00 - 11:00 | FL
Meals will be distributed in the St. Matthew’s House Naples Boutique North Parking lot.

Immokalee Thrift Store Grand Opening
2017-11-17 | FL
This is a private event, invitation only.
For more information please contact peggy@stmatthewshouse.org

Heroes for Homeless 5K Run/Walk 2017
2017-11-18 08:00 - 11:00 | FL
Heroes for Homeless 5K is a fun, family-oriented event to benefit the homeless of Southwest Florida. All proceeds go to St. Matthew’s House, a nonprofit organization providing innovative solutions to fight homelessness, hunger, substance abuse, and poverty. This is truly a community event with activities for all ages.
The event takes place on Saturday, November 18th at 8:00 AM.
We invite the serious runner, the weekend jogger, and families with children to come enjoy this beautiful course around the lakes at Ave Maria. There will also be a 1 mile walking course.
Click here to sign up now!

Regular: $27.50 10/1-11/17
Day of: $30.00 11/18
Student (age 7-22): $15.00

Thanksgiving Meal at the Naples Shelter
2017-11-23 12:00 - 16:00 | FL

Thanksgiving Meal at the Immokalee Shelter
2017-11-23 12:00 - 16:00 | FL

Holiday Open House
2017-12-14 08:00 - 20:00 | FL
Merry Christmas from the St. Matthew’s House team!
Join us on Thursday, December 14, at any of our locations for a holiday open house. Here is a summary of the day’s events:
– Free light refreshments in-store
– Free tall coffee at Café M25 locations
– Double points on purchases for loyalty members
– Give the gift of thrift! Purchase a gift card to be automatically entered to win a Café M25 gift basket. Available at each location and you do not have to be present to win.
Giving Tree Holiday Benefit Concert
Our Naples boutique thrift store at 2601 Airport Road South will host a Giving Tree Holiday Benefit Concert from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM with shop night immediately to follow from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
We will begin the evening with a 35-member instrumental band called The New Horizons, followed by the Pennsylvania Quartet.

Christmas Meal Distribution
2017-12-20 08:00 - 17:00 | FL
There will be several Christmas meal distributions by St. Matthew’s House in Southwest Florida.
The locations, dates, and times are:
Naples
December 20th from 3PM – 6PM
2601 Airport Road South
Naples, FL 34112
(in the parking lot between 2001 and 2601)
Immokalee
December 20th from 10AM – 2PM
Immokalee Friendship House
602 West Main Street
Immokalee, FL 34142
LaBelle
December 20th from 12PM – 2PM
First Baptist LaBelle
330 North Main Street
LaBelle, FL 33935
Alva
December 20th from 12PM – 2PM
Grace Church Fort Myers Shores
4036 Matanzas Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33905

Christmas Dinner - Naples Shelter
2017-12-25 12:00 - 16:00 | FL

San Marco Benefit Dinner
2018-01-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Care Residential
San Marco Catholic Church
For more information please contact
Ashley Klopper
(239) 774-0500, ext 108

AshlieK@stmatthewshouse.org

Legacy Breakfast
2018-01-17 08:00 | Careers
I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.
1 Corinthians 3:6 (NIV)

About Legacy Breakfast
What does it mean to leave a legacy at St. Matthew’s House?

It means your support goes directly to rescue a mother and child off of the streets.
It means all of your donation goes to restoring a relationship between mother and son.
It means leaving a legacy which changes the course of an entire family’s future.

For over 30 years, St. Matthew’s House has helped transform lives in Southwest Florida. One hundred percent of your donation will go directly to support the programs of St. Matthew’s House. All additional costs the ministry incurs are covered by our dynamic social enterprises.
Join us for breakfast on January 17, 2018 as we tell stories of transformation, mercy, and hope lead by our President and CEO, Vann R. Ellison. As a part of the program, a graduate of our Justin’s Place Recovery Program will share openly about how their life was saved and their family restored because of St. Matthew’s House.
It is an exciting opportunity to celebrate the mission of St. Matthew’s House as we look forward to the impact we will make together in 2018.
Hope starts here!
Giving Levels
Your contribution of a $1,000 or more welcomes you and a guest to the Breakfast. You will be recognized at one of the following giving levels at this year’s event:
1,000+ Touch a Heart
supplies one month of recovery services for a man, woman, or family
$5,000+ Shield a Future
feeds a family of four up to one year
$10,000+ Transform a Life
provides a year of services through our Justin’s Place Recovery Program
$25,000+ Legacy of Hope
establishes permanent housing for women and women with children
Register Today
RSVP or register today at https://stmatthewshouse.org/legacy2017

Please contact Pstephen@stmatthewshouse.org for more information.

Cars on 5th
2018-02-10 10:00 - 16:00 | FL
We need your help! Volunteer here>>>

The Naples Chapter of the Ferrari Club of America is proud to announce the 14th annual Cars on 5th show in Naples, set for Saturday February 10th, 2018, on Fifth Avenue South.
The Ferrari Club of America is the largest Ferrari club in the world with over 6,500 members that benefit from its activities, events and enthusiast camaraderie.
The 2016 show broke all previous attendance records, and with over 575 private entries and dealer cars, the displays on the street were outstanding. Rarely can such a superb collection of exotics and collector cars be found in one location, and there were plenty of enthusiasts on hand to enjoy the show. The attendance estimates numbered over 50,000, and there was lots to see and enjoy in the lovely Naples weather.

Cars on 5th is also about helping the community and giving to those in need. Donations from the attendees and individual contributions to our featured charities have raised over $850,000 over the past 13 years. The 2018 14th Annual Cars on 5th will benefit St. Matthew’s House, which for over thirty years has provided innovative solutions to fight homelessness, hunger, substance abuse, and poverty in Southwest Florida.
Our sponsors include Ferrari of Tampa Bay, Seminole Casino, Bank of America, Naples Bentley-Porsche, Naples Motorsports, Blackhorse Motors, Gulf Coast Motorworks and more. These dealers will once again bring a fine selection of exotic and classic cars, adding to the hundreds of enthusiast-owned entries that will fill Fifth Avenue in February.
And of course, over 125 Ferraris will be on display with a fine mix of vintage and current V-8s and V-12s from Maranello that are guaranteed to please the crowds. We expect to have several new 488GTBs and Spiders on display.
The British contingent will include Jaguar, Lotus, Triumph and the stately Bentleys. Porsches will be plentiful including some rare race cars. American cars will not be overshadowed, with over 60 Corvettes and other muscle cars expected.
The Mercato section of the show will be bigger than ever with a multitude of businesses. Artists, jewelers, and automotive services, and accessory suppliers will be on hand to serve the thousands of potential clients at the show.
To conclude the show all car owners will start their cars at 4 PM sharp for a resounding Drive-Off by over 575 cars. It is a fitting send off for what is to be another successful Cars on 5th here in Naples.

Cars on 5th Program
When you join us at Cars on 5th, don’t forget to fill out your raffle card in the Cars on 5th program. Here’s what you could win from our spectacular sponsors:

– Two complimentary meals at The Seminole Casino Hotel

– $150 gift card to Shula’s Steak House Naples

– 10 free sessions at Orange Theory Fitness

– Two-night stay at The Naples Beach Hotel

– $50 gift card to Bistro 821

– $100 gift card to Bellini on 5th

– Delicious by Design chef-prepared dinner party for 6 in your home. ($600 value)

– $200 gift certificate to St. Matthew’s House Car Wash & Detail Center

Justin's Place 24th Graduation Ceremony
2018-02-26 18:00 - 20:30 | FL
“He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. He counts the number of the stars; He gives names to all of them. Great is our Lord and abundant in strength; His understanding is infinite.”
Psalm 147: 3-5

You are cordially invited to
JUSTIN’S PLACE
RECOVERY PROGRAM
24TH GRADUATION CEREMONY
Please join us in our celebration of new life!
Ceremony will be held at
Moorings Presbyterian Church
791 Harbour Drive
Naples, Florida 34103
Monday, February 26th
Doors Open at 5:30 PM
Ceremony Begins at 6:00 PM
