Our Programs

Through holistic programs and resources, St. Matthew’s House empowers individuals by meeting immediate needs and focusing on building toward sustainable transformation.

From Crisis to Contributor Approach

From crisis to contributor approach connects each of our five pillars into continuous pathway that moves individuals towards stability and independence.

We work to eliminate hunger—and prevent deeper crisis—through our community kitchen, food pantry, and mobile distributions.

Serving three communities, our homeless shelters provide safe, clean housing, and wraparound services for individuals.

Walking with individuals through structured recovery programs that lead to lasting healing, personal responsibility, and restored lives.

We provide affordable transitional housing for program graduates to live near their jobs and within a supportive, sober community for up to two years preparing for full life relaunch.

Our businesses and programs train and employ participants, equipping them with the skills and resources to secure stable employment in a multitude of careers.

Crisis Response

Delivering immediate aid to those experiencing homelessness, hunger, and addiction.

Residential Care

Offering residential assistance and wraparound services to help individuals stabilize and rebuild their lives.

Creating Contributors

Empowering reintegration by fostering employment opportunities, housing, and community engagement.

Testimonies

Our work through personal stories

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Nearly 152,000 of our neighbors in Southwest Florida are facing food insecurity—that’s families, children, and seniors who don’t know where their next meal will come from.

You can help change that. 💛

During our Summer Match Campaign, every dollar you give will be matched, doubling your impact. This month, our goal is to raise $250,000 to provide meals, support and hope.

Give today. Feed twice as many. 🍽️ ➡️ Link in bio.

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We’re kicking off St. Matthew’s House Summer Match Campaign with a bold goal: $𝟮𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲—and every dollar you give will be matched to make double the impact. (Thanks to St. John’s Episcopal Church, the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation and other anonymous donors.)
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Help us reach $250K and change twice as many lives! Link in bio.

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New month, new Spotlight!

Dive into our May e-newsletter for updates, stories and a closer look at what’s happening now.

Click to read and stay in the know! Link in bio.

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Video Reels A ribbon cutting with a bigger purpose... 🔹💛🔹 Our new playground at Wolfe Apartments is officially open—bringing joy, healing, and safe spaces to the children in our transitional housing program. Thank you to our community partner, GL Homes, for helping make this happen.

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Congratulations to Liz on recently being awarded a Core Value Award!

“Liz embodies our core values on a daily basis, but she went above and beyond to ensure the recent ‘Pelican Bay Unites Against Hunger’ food drive was a huge success,” said her supervisor. “Thousands of people will benefit from the collective impact she helped coordinate.”

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Please join us in congratulating Michael Frattarelli on his 5-year workiversary with St. Matthew’s House! 🎊 🤗 🎊

“Mikey not only adds value to the team but is also a joy to have around,” said his supervisor. “He got the nickname 'Mikey 110' because he is always giving a 110% in all that he does. St. Matthew’s House is definitely a better place because of employees like Michael Frattarelli!”

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This is the power of community. 💙

We’re so grateful for this amazing group from Bath & Body Works, led by Megan Cole!

These volunteers rolled up their sleeves to sort and organize pallets of donations turning a big job into a beautiful moment of service. Thank you for helping make a meaningful impact at St. Matthew’s House.

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