San Marco Benefit Dinner
2018-01-15 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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

JMcLaughlin Sip & Shop
2018-02-28 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | FL

Celebration of Hope
2018-03-08 17:30 - 20:00 UTC

Celebration of Hope
2018-03-14 | FL

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
2018-03-15 12:00 UTC | Our Team
This is a private invitation only event.
For more information please contact Mlamb@stmatthewshouse.org

Easter - Naples
2018-04-01 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | FL

Harvest Day
2018-04-21 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | FL
Our 3rd Annual Harvest Day at the Port LaBelle Inn & Conference Center is a family-friendly event celebrating the work of the Justin’s Place Agriculture Program. Enjoy educational tours of the gardens, harvest vegetables, and pickle your own cucumbers while learning about our seed to table concept and how it relates to recovery and transformation of men and women in our Justin’s Place Discipleship Program.

Agriculture Tours
Cucumber Pickling
Bounce House
Face Painting
Canoeing
Food Concessions
Hay Rides
Fresh Vegetables

Join us for a fun day at Port LaBelle Inn & Conference Center!

Golf-a-thon
2018-05-03 | FL

Night of Praise
2018-06-14 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | FL
Join us on Thursday, June 14th for a Night of Praise under the breezeway at St. Matthew’s House. Exodus featuring Mike Kinnebrew will be leading us in music. Stay after the show for Shop Night at our Naples Boutique Thrift Store and receive 30% off the entire store!
Please bring one canned food item for admission. Our Cafe M25 team will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers for purchase as well.

Justin's Place 25th Graduation Ceremony
2018-06-18 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | FL
Join us for the 25th Justin’s Place graduation ceremony.

Fourth of July Loyalty Event
2018-07-04 | FL
YES, WE ARE OPEN!

All Thrift Stores – All Cafés – Car Wash
We are open normal hours on the Fourth of July. Stop by before the fireworks and multiply your loyalty rewards points!

26th Justin's Place Recovery Program Graduation
2018-10-15 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | FL
We invite you to join us in our celebration of new life at our Justin’s Place Recovery Program 26th Graduation Ceremony!
It is so exciting to say that this is expected to be our biggest graduation yet! It’s such a blessing that our program is impacting and transforming so many lives throughout the years.
That being said, we invite everyone to attend the Graduation Ceremony from 6-7pm. However, due to limited capacity, dinner is now a closed event with an exclusive list of invitees.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact our Events Manager, Natalie Combs, at ncombs@stmatthewshouse.org or (239) 774-0500 x161.

Giving Tuesday
2018-11-27 | FL
Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Since its inaugural year in 2012, #GivingTuesday has become a movement that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy with events throughout the year and a growing catalog of resources.

Candlelight Vigil
2018-12-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | FL
National Homeless Person’s Memorial Day is December 21st, the longest night of the year.
Please join us at our Naples Shelter courtyard as we remember all of those who have passed away that were close to us, including residents of our shelter, residents of our Justin’s Place Recovery Program, our Board Members, volunteers and donors.

Cars on 5th
2019-02-09 | FL
15TH ANNUAL CARS ON 5TH
benefiting St. Matthew’s House
SATURDAY 9TH FEBRUARY, 2019
Skip the lines! Purchase your general admission and VIP access wristbands online today!
BUY GENERAL ADMISSION
BUY VIP ADMISSION

About the Event
The 15th annual Cars on Fifth show will be held on the 9 of February, 2019 on beautiful 5th Avenue South in Naples. This event, the largest one-day event in Naples, is organized by the Naples Chapter of the Ferrari Club of America. The event will once again raise critically important funds for St. Matthew’s House, which does so much for the homeless and those in need in the Naples area. More than $250,000 has been raised at each of the last two year’s Cars on Fifth shows, with 100% of the proceeds directly benefiting of St. Matthew’s House.
“We are excited to partner again with the Ferrari Club of America’s Naples Chapter for Cars on 5th,” said Vann Ellison, President and CEO of St. Matthew’s House. “This event, which has become a highlight every year in our community, is our largest fundraising event. St. Matthew’s House takes 100% of the proceeds from Cars on Fifth and put it right back into the community, directly impacting lives of vulnerable men, women, and families among us.” continued Ellison. For over 30 years, St. Matthew’s House has fought homelessness, hunger, substance abuse, and poverty in Southwest Florida.
This year’s show, which will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature more than 575 cars, including over 125 Ferraris, as well as many other domestic and international exotics, vintage and American muscle cars, Corvettes, and Porsches that will satisfy any car enthusiast’s must-see list. Sponsorship of the event is provided by Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale, Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee, Bank of America, Key Bank, Wells Fargo Advisors, US Trust, MarineMax, Naples Luxury Imports and Tire Choice.
Additionally, this year the Ferrari Club will be showcasing a number of premium exotic Ferraris in a dedicated area known as the Ferrari Scuderia. This will be a VIP section dedicated to the most valuable and special Ferraris, and MarineMax will also be exhibiting stunning boats designed by Pininfarina in this area.
General and VIP Admission for Cars on 5th
There will be a change this year in the admissions process for the event. All attendees will need to wear a wristband for entrance to the event area.

An entrance fee of $20 will be charged for those over 12 years of age at all the access points on 5th Avenue.
VIP admission will be $40 a person, and will include access to the VIP area containing highest value exotic cars at Cars on 5th, access to exotic boats designed by Pininfarina, two drink tickets (beer and wine available), and private restroom facilities.
To reduce parking congestion around 5th Avenue, remote parking will be provided at the Collier County Government Center at Airport and 41, and free shuttle buses will be available from 6:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Notice will be given to Uber and Lyft to also have additional cars in the local area.

The 2019 running of Cars on 5th will be the first opportunity to evaluate these changes, and the Ferrari Club and the Naples city staff will evaluate the success of these changes after the show. The overriding goal remains, as always, to benefit St. Matthew’s House in its mission, while providing a fun and safe day for the residents of Collier County.
Purchase General Admission and VIP Access Wristbands Here
>>>Cars on 5th online store

27th Justin's Place Graduation
2019-02-11 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | FL

J. McLAUGHLIN Sip and Shop
2019-02-28 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Enjoy light sips and bites while you shop on our RESORT COLLECTION.
J. McLAUGHLIN
Venetian Village
4260 Gulf Shore Blvd. N
Naples, FL
(239) 776-7772
15% of the sales benefit St. Matthew’s House.

4th Annual Harvest Day
2019-03-23 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | FL
About Harvest Day in LaBelle
Our 4th Annual Harvest Day at the Port LaBelle Inn & Retreat Center is a family-friendly event celebrating the work of the St. Matthew’s House Agricultural Program. On Saturday, March 23rd from 10 AM to 2 PM, enjoy educational tours of the gardens, harvest vegetables, and pickle your own cucumbers while learning about our seed to table concept and how it relates to recovery and transformation of men and women in our Justin’s Place Recovery Program.
Free admission and free buffet lunch from 12 PM to 1 PM sponsored by Sprout Catering.
This year’s Harvest Day includes:

Agricultural Tours
Cucumber Pickling
Bounce House
Face Painting
Food Concessions
Canoeing
Hay Rides
Fresh Vegetables
Cornhole
Fishing
Thumbprint Art
Live Music

Join us for a fun day at Port LaBelle Inn & Retreat Center!
1563 Oxbow Drive,
LaBelle, FL 33935
863-675-4411

Harvest Day in LaBelle Event Schedule
10:00am Doors Open
10:30am Morning Property & Program Tour begins –
Location: Gather at Hotel Lobby
12:15pm Lunch Presentation
12:30pm Lunch Served
Location: Hotel Courtyard
1:10pm Afternoon Activities Continue
1:30pm Afternoon Property & Program Tour begins –
Location: Gather at Hotel Lobby
2:00pm Event Concludes

2019 Celebration of Hope
2019-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | FL
2019 Celebration of Hope
For more information about
Celebration of Hope 2019,
email events@stmatthewshouse.org.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Collier County Human | Social Services Community Forum
2019-04-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Money2-small
Did you know 33 percent of Collier County residents are living in poverty or on the edge, trying to meet basic needs? Find out what leading organizations are doing in this area. Join us to learn more about the innovative work of social service nonprofits in Collier County.

Exodus in Concert
2019-06-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Thursday, June 6, 6 PM
2601 Airport Road South
Naples, FL 34112
Under the Breezeway
Join us for the 4th annual Exodus night of praise and worship under the breezeway at the St. Matthew’s House Boutique Thrift Store in Naples.
Exodus is a talented youth choir with more than 40 members and a full band from Vineville United Methodist Church in Macon, Georgia.

Café M25 will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs, and beverages will be available for purchase during the concert.

We look forward to seeing you!

Food Distribution in Fort Myers
2019-06-22 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | FL
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Get a free shopping cart full of food Backpacks with hygiene supplies
Used clothing swap
Free haircuts
**RAIN OR SHINE**
SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2019
HOUSE OF RIDE NATURE
2464 SECOND STREET, FT MYERS
FOOD DISTRIBUTION STARTS AT 9:00 AM

Mobile Food Pantry | Ft. Myers
2019-09-30 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | FL
The St. Matthew’s House Mobile Food Pantry is now serving Ft. Myers!

WHAT: Monthly choice food pantry
WHERE: Fort Myers Thrift Store, 3954 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901
WHEN: September 30th (Last Monday of each month), from 1 PM to 6 PM
ELIGIBILITY: Lee County residents, 62 years and up, dependant children 17 years & younger, or proof of disability
WHAT TO BRING:

Florida drivers Licence or ID
Original Social Security Card for you and your children
Proof of disability, if applicable
Birth Certificate for all minors in the household under 17

QUESTIONS?
Call St. Matthew’s House at (239) 774-0500 or learn more at stmatthewshouse.org

29th Justin's Place Recovery Program Graduation
2019-10-28 | FL
29th Justin’s Place Recovery Program Graduation Ceremony
Please join us in our celebration of new life!
Moorings Presbyterian Church
791 Harbour Drive
Naples, FL 34103
Monday, October 28, 2019
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Ceremony begins at 6:00 PM
Kindly RSVP by October 21, 2019

Justin’s’ Place is named in honor of Justin Holecek. Justin graduated from St. John Neumann High School in 1997, and the University of Florida in 2002.
He was an intelligent young man with a wonderful personality but suffered from the disease of alcoholism. After years of abuse, Justin died on September 18, 2009, at the age of 30.
It is our prayer that Justin’s Place will continue to provide recovery in a structured, spiritual manner to people who reach out with a strong desire for a new beginning and a life free of addiction.
For more information, contact:
Nick Porter, (239) 774-0500 ext 161
nporter@stmatthewshouse.org
Interested in attending? Sign up below:

Thanksgiving Day
2019-11-28 | FL

The Longest Night: Student Outreach Event
2019-12-21 14:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Poverty. Homelessness. Hunger. Addiction.
These are big and complicated problems.
Come to The Longest Night 2019 to learn how you can be part of the solution.

Event Details

The Longest Night is an outreach event for junior high and high school students. We’ve invited local youth ministries to engage directly with some of the biggest and most complicated issues right alongside of us. We believe no person too young and no voice too small to begin learning and advocating for the least of these. The afternoon will conclude with St. Matthew’s House Candlelight Vigil where we will remember, on the longest night of the year, those in our care that have passed away in 2019.

Questions?
Contact David Welch at dwelch@stmatthewshouse.org

Event Location
St. Matthew’s House

2601 Airport Road South, Naples
December 21, 2019
2:30 PM -7:00 PM
Free Dinner Provided
RSVP by December 14th

Candlelight Vigil 2019
2019-12-21 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | FL
National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day Candlelight Vigil 2019

December 21st is the first day of winter and the longest night of the year.
Join St. Matthew’s House at the Campbell Lodge in Naples as advocates, service providers, homeless and formerly homeless residents, religious leaders, and concerned citizens honor the lives and dreams of members of the St. Matthew’s House family who died in 2019.
December 21st, 6:00 PM at Campbell Lodge (Naples Shelter)
2001 Airport Road South
Naples, FL 34112

St. Matthew’s House Christmas Party at Campbell Lodge
Immediately following the ceremony, St. Matthew’s House staff will hold a Christmas party with gifts for our shelter and recovery program residents. For many of our residents at St. Matthew’s House, this may be the first Christmas in quite some time they receive a new item or article of clothing.
