May 21st, 2022
With the steady inflation, more people will be experiencing homelessness this summer and struggling to stay safe and healthy while battling the elements.
May 12th, 2022
Data from the 2022 Point in Time (PIT) count was recently released showing that 560 individuals are experiencing homelessness.
May 3rd, 2022
With increased inflation across the county, many people are struggling to pay rent causing our shelter waitlist to more than double since October.
January 27th, 2022
The leaders of Collier County unanimously decided to approve our expansion request for our Naples shelter, Campbell Lodge.
December 28th, 2021
On Tuesday, December 21, 2021, St. Matthew’s House held our annual candlelight vigil remembering those in our care who we’ve lost over the past year.
November 10th, 2021
Earlier this week, Warren and his parents toured Campbell Lodge, our Naples shelter, and handed over his donation of $343 to Steve Brooder, COO of St. Matthew’s House.
October 18th, 2021
We’ve applied to expand our Campbell Lodge shelter in Naples from 104 beds to 150 beds.
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 […]