October 12th, 2021
Amber Bell competed virtually in the Boston Marathon to raise both money and awareness for St. Matthew’s House.
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 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 […]
June 28th, 2017
On June 19, the Justin’s Place Recovery Program celebrated their 22nd graduation ceremony at Moorings Presbyterian Church in Naples. The second Justin’s Place graduation this year saw 21 people graduate from the program, and featured an opening trio of songs by the Justin’s Place Choir. Vann Ellison, president and CEO of St. Matthew’s House, delivered […]