Our Programs
Structured Recovery
It is our goal to prevent homelessness when we can and transform lives through a structured program for those who actually come to our facility for help. MORE
Food Pantries & Direct Assistance
St. Matthew's House gives out bags of groceries to neighbors in need. Each one will feed a family of four for two days. We also offer the opportunity to apply for food stamps, Medicaid and temporary cash assistance via the ACCESS Florida terminal in our lobby. We are an equal opportunity provider. MORE
Justin's Place
We prepare and serve an average of 200 meals per day to anyone who is hungry at the Old Firehouse, which is the original St. Matthew's House facility. This totals to over 140,000 meals each year. MORE
Wolfe Apartments
Since 2003, SMH has operated a 46-unit transitional housing facility, the Wolfe Apartments in the Golden Gate area of Naples, FL. MORE
Immokalee Friendship House
Incorporated in 1987, Immokalee Friendship House is a 44-bed homeless shelter, located in the farming community of Immokalee, FL. In 2008, the Friendship House merged with St. Matthew's House in order to increase services to those in need in Collier County. MORE
Commercial Enterprises
St. Matthew's House operates commercial enterprises to help support the function of our facilities, as we receive no federal or state aid. These include SMH Catering and three thrift stores.
SMH Catering
Our Executive Chef is a skilled professional who also leads our catering business, SMH Catering. MORE
Tours of Hope
The public is invited to tour the St. Matthew's House facilities and learn firsthand about our programs and mission. Includes complimentary lunch and takes an hour. Tours are given the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of each month. MORE
Justin's Place
Justin's Place is a faith-based nine-month program incorporating the 12 Steps and their biblical comparisons (using Celebrate Recovery core curriculum). Participation is voluntary and is open to all male residents of St. Matthew's House. The Justin's Place Recovery Program is based at the building of the same name, formerly known as the Old Firehouse Feeding Ministry. MORE