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St. Matthew’s House announces Summer Match Challenge to community Naples, FL — July 27, 2023 — St. Matthew’s House has announced a Summer Match Challenge to raise funds to support the non-profit’s programs and services to help those experiencing homelessness, food insecurity and addiction. A $1 million matching challenge fund has been established through generous donations from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, St. John’s Episcopal Church and several anonymous donors. The fund will match every dollar contributed to St. Matthew’s House during the Summer Challenge up to $1 million to assist in meeting the needs of the many served through the organization’s programs. St. Matthew’s House provides the only homeless shelters in Collier County — Campbell Lodge and Immokalee Friendship House. St. Matthew’s House shelters 400 men, women and children every night in its shelters. The St. Matthew’s House food assistance program feeds nearly 15,000 every month through the organization’s hot meals program, food distributions, and Choice Pantry where residents can get fresh vegetables, bread and other groceries to feed their families. According to St. Matthew’s House CEO Steve Brooder, “We are deeply grateful for this generous matching fund that makes possible this exciting challenge to the community. We have great hope that Southwest Florida residents will open their hearts and step up to this tremendous opportunity to help those among us who are most in need of a caring hand up.” Brooder notes that summer in Southwest Florida is a time of increased struggle for those experiencing food insecurity and homelessness and those struggling with addiction. During the summer months, children are out of school without the school breakfast/lunch program challenging families with putting those meals on the table. Many have had work hours shortened or jobs eliminated because seasonal residents are away and visitor numbers are down. In addition, extreme heat and other weather conditions create additional stress and hardships on the homeless and those struggling with power bills or needing shelter. These life circumstances increase the demand for St. Matthew’s House services. However, financial support for programs traditionally drops during the summer because many of the residents who support feeding and shelter programs during the winter and spring are away. To donate to the Summer Match Challenge, visit www.stmatthewshouse.org. About St. Matthew's House St. Matthew's House is a faith-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that provides innovative solutions to help those experiencing homelessness, hunger, substance abuse, and poverty in Southwest Florida. St. Matthew’s House has developed a unique social enterprise model that covers administrative expenses so that donations go toward programs and services to help those in need to realize fuller and more productive lives. The organization operates a Food Assistance Program that feeds nearly 15,000 people every month; two homeless shelters; two temporary housing facilities; eight thrift stores; an award-winning commercial catering team, and LuLu's kitchen, a full-service restaurant that is open to the public. For more information, visit online at www.stmatthewshouse.org, call 239-774-0500 or follow the organization's social media and YouTube pages. St. Matthew’s House announces Summer Match Challenge to community Naples, FL — July 27, 2023 — St. Matthew’s House has announced a Summer Match Challenge to raise funds to support the non-profit’s programs and services to help those experiencing homelessness, food insecurity and addiction. A $1 million matching challenge fund has been established through generous donations from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, St. John’s Episcopal Church and several anonymous donors. The fund will match every dollar contributed to St. Matthew’s House during the Summer Challenge up to $1 million to assist in meeting the needs of the many served through the organization’s programs. St. Matthew’s House provides the only homeless shelters in Collier County — Campbell Lodge and Immokalee Friendship House. St. Matthew’s House shelters 400 men, women and children every night in its shelters. The St. Matthew’s House food assistance program feeds nearly 15,000 every month through the organization’s hot meals program, food distributions, and Choice Pantry where residents can get fresh vegetables, bread and other groceries to feed their families. According to St. Matthew’s House CEO Steve Brooder, “We are deeply grateful for this generous matching fund that makes possible this exciting challenge to the community. We have great hope that Southwest Florida residents will open their hearts and step up to this tremendous opportunity to help those among us who are most in need of a caring hand up.” Brooder notes that summer in Southwest Florida is a time of increased struggle for those experiencing food insecurity and homelessness and those struggling with addiction. During the summer months, children are out of school without the school breakfast/lunch program challenging families with putting those meals on the table. Many have had work hours shortened or jobs eliminated because seasonal residents are away and visitor numbers are down. In addition, extreme heat and other weather conditions create additional stress and hardships on the homeless and those struggling with power bills or needing shelter. These life circumstances increase the demand for St. Matthew’s House services. However, financial support for programs traditionally drops during the summer because many of the residents who support feeding and shelter programs during the winter and spring are away. To donate to the Summer Match Challenge, visit www.stmatthewshouse.org. About St. Matthew's House St. Matthew's House is a faith-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that provides innovative solutions to help those experiencing homelessness, hunger, substance abuse, and poverty in Southwest Florida. St. Matthew’s House has developed a unique social enterprise model that covers administrative expenses so that donations go toward programs and services to help those in need to realize fuller and more productive lives. The organization operates a Food Assistance Program that feeds nearly 15,000 people every month; two homeless shelters; two temporary housing facilities; eight thrift stores; an award-winning commercial catering team, and LuLu's kitchen, a full-service restaurant that is open to the public. For more information, visit online at www.stmatthewshouse.org, call 239-774-0500 or follow the organization's social media and YouTube pages.
St. Matthew’s House announces Summer Match Challenge to community
Naples, FL — July 27, 2023 — St. Matthew’s House has announced a Summer Match Challenge to raise funds to support the non-profit’s programs and services to help those experiencing homelessness, food insecurity and addiction. A $1 million matching challenge fund has been established through generous donations from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, St. John’s Episcopal Church and several anonymous donors. The fund will match every dollar contributed to St. Matthew’s House during the Summer Challenge up to $1 million to assist in meeting the needs of the many served through the organization’s programs.
St. Matthew’s House provides the only homeless shelters in Collier County — Campbell Lodge and Immokalee Friendship House. St. Matthew’s House shelters 400 men, women and children every night in its shelters. The St. Matthew’s House food assistance program feeds nearly 15,000 every month through the organization’s hot meals program, food distributions, and Choice Pantry where residents can get fresh vegetables, bread and other groceries to feed their families.
According to St. Matthew’s House CEO Steve Brooder, “We are deeply grateful for this generous matching fund that makes possible this exciting challenge to the community. We have great hope that Southwest Florida residents will open their hearts and step up to this tremendous opportunity to help those among us who are most in need of a caring hand up.”
Brooder notes that summer in Southwest Florida is a time of increased struggle for those experiencing food insecurity and homelessness and those struggling with addiction. During the summer months, children are out of school without the school breakfast/lunch program challenging families with putting those meals on the table. Many have had work hours shortened or jobs eliminated because seasonal residents are away and visitor numbers are down. In addition, extreme heat and other weather conditions create additional stress and hardships on the homeless and those struggling with power bills or needing shelter. These life circumstances increase the demand for St. Matthew’s House services. However, financial support for programs traditionally drops during the summer because many of the residents who support feeding and shelter programs during the winter and spring are away. To donate to the Summer Match Challenge, visit www.stmatthewshouse.org.
About St. Matthew's House
St. Matthew's House is a faith-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that provides innovative solutions to help those experiencing homelessness, hunger, substance abuse, and poverty in Southwest Florida. St. Matthew’s House has developed a unique social enterprise model that covers administrative expenses so that donations go toward programs and services to help those in need to realize fuller and more productive lives. The organization operates a Food Assistance Program that feeds nearly 15,000 people every month; two homeless shelters; two temporary housing facilities; eight thrift stores; an award-winning commercial catering team, and LuLu's kitchen, a full-service restaurant that is open to the public. For more information, visit online at www.stmatthewshouse.org, call 239-774-0500 or follow the organization's social media and YouTube pages.