» SMH At A Glance

• Only location in Naples that offers a safe place of shelter and food for the needy serving over 10,000 individuals since 1988
  
• SMH is a faith-based organization, providing for and welcoming all faiths.
  
• Main facility houses 102 men, women & children; 64 beds for men, 18 for single women, and a 20 bed unit for women with children and infants (6 rooms). The Soup Kitchen also houses 18 single men. In total: 120 beds.
  
• Offer recovery programs and counseling/case management for residents. For those completing our 90 day program, SMH has a 76% success rate.
  
• Prepare on average 200 meals per day along with feeding residents and providing groceries to neighbors in need - totals to serving over 120,000 meals each year.
  
• Transitional, affordable housing units in Golden Gate -the Wolfe Apartments, provide a drug and alcohol free community with counseling and structure.
  
• Distribute groceries to needy families, the elderly and the disabled.
  
• Provide family case management and support for neighbors in need that includes rent assistance, clothing and furniture. Assist 13,000 families and individuals in crisis situations.
  
• Serves as a government designated shelter for those seeking sanctuary from cold temperatures.
  
• St. Matthew's House of Treasures Thrift Stores offer donated items including furniture, clothing, appliances and various other consumer items - Residents obtain needed items, the rest is sold.
  
• In 2004, developed a catering venture, SMH Catering to provide job training and career opportunities for residents.
  
• Funded by individual, foundation, church and organization donations and grants. No government funds support general operations.