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 16th, 2021
After a summer of selling baked goods, smoothies and even some of their stuffed animals, four local kids donated $656 to St. Matthew’s House.
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 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 […]
December 1st, 2020
Campbell Lodge in Naples and Immokalee Friendship House are the only homeless shelters serving Collier County. Both have open spaces for those in need of a warm place to stay during the near freezing temperatures headed to Southwest Florida over the next few nights. The shelters will continue following all CDC guidelines. To learn about […]
November 21st, 2018
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) Thanksgiving Day is here! Over the last few weeks, we have witnessed the overflowing kindness and generosity of the Southwest Florida community. We will serve a record number of people through our turkey distributions and […]
November 4th, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Jennifer Danforth Alestra Marketing, Inc. 239.560.2831 Ted Burnham St. Matthew’s House 678.773.4601 St. Matthew’s House Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for Naples Shelter Renovation Naples, FL (November 1, 2018)-St. Matthew’s House staff, along with community and civic leaders will come together with the Campbell family for a special […]