First Graduates from Addiction and Mental Health Treatment Program

We’re thrilled to share a meaningful milestone: five men have completed the inaugural 12-week track of our new Addiction and Mental Health Treatment Program, which launched this spring. Their graduation marks a significant step forward in our mission to provide holistic, long-term healing for the homeless veterans in our care.One participant described the experience powerfully:

“Matthew 25 sees the beauty and talent in addicts in all areas of life. They see our potential is infinite, and I thank God for their vision.”

Our men meet Monday–Thursday mornings for two hours of group therapy, receive weekly individual sessions with our therapist, and attend external recovery meetings in the community—building a strong foundation of accountability and support for life beyond their stay at Matthew 25.

Our program gives graduates a safe space to be “gut-wrenchingly honest without judgment or prejudice,” and offers a “tremendous boost of confidence to become better versions of ourselves.”

Your support opens the door to life-changing opportunities, helping men rediscover their worth, rebuild their lives, and embrace a future filled with hope.

Thank you for helping us lay the foundation for lasting change and recovery—and for shaping the future of Matthew 25!

The first graduates of our Addiction and Mental Health Treatment Program proudly holding their certificates (our therapist, William, is pictured second from the right). Thank you for being a part of their success!

2025 Walk in the Woods

Thanks to the incredible support of our community, our Walk in the Woods raised $27,688.20 – our most successful walk ever! Whether you walked, donated, or recruited a team, we’re so grateful for your part in this achievement.

These funds are a direct investment in the lives of the men we serve, supporting our new Addiction and Mental Health Treatment Program, an initiative focused on providing deep, personal, and consistent care for homeless veterans in Nashville.

And it’s not too late to support the Walk!
We’re just a few steps away from reaching our $30,000 goal, and Monday is the last day to make a gift. The event site will close on Memorial Day, May 26, so now’s the perfect time to give if you haven’t had a chance yet.

Make a gift: Support the Walk

Other Ways to Get Involved

Outside of our Walk, there are many ways to get involved with our ministry:

  • Come by for a tour of our facility

  • Explore volunteer opportunities

  • Tell us your story and what draws you to Matthew 25

  • Connect your church or community group to our mission

We’d love the chance to get to know you better. Just send us an email or give us a call! To stay in the loop with everything happening at Matthew 25, follow us on social media, using the links at the bottom of this web page.

Walk in the Woods 2025

Join us on May 17 for our fourth annual Walk in the Woods!

This fun, casual event connects you with our mission, staff, and the men we serve, and directly supports programs that uplift homeless veterans and men in Middle Tennessee.

Register here: Walk in the Woods

How You Can Help:

Register for the Walk

Recruit a Walk team

Set a Team fundraising goal

Donate to strengthen our programs

At this moment, 66 men are staying with us in south Nashville, pursuing personal goals, and building brighter futures, day by day. Our work ultimately lights personal paths of transformation, and your participation will uplift those working to write a new chapter in life. Join us to remind our men that there are folks in the community who care for them, believe in them, and want to walk with them on their journey to independence.

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Matthew 25 Staff Participates in Homeless PIT Count

Shown above is M25 Clinical Director, Libby Sides, and Senior Case Manager, Juanita Johnson. 

On one single night in January, Davidson County among other counties all across the country, participates in a Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. This is conducted as a way to engage and count every person experiencing homelessness (sheltered and unsheltered) in a single point-in-time.

During the PIT Count, we survey specific demographics, type of living, utilization of resources, and other important information. This information is used to ensure that we are receiving enough funding and effective services to alleviate homelessness in our county. We are proud to say that several of our staff participated in this important event this year: (1) our Executive Director, Jim Ward, (2) Clinical Director, Libby Sides, and (3) Senior Case Manager, Juanita Johnson.

"This was my 3rd year participating in the PIT Count. I love doing this, as I am able to literally meet people where they are in encampments, park benches, or tents. Also, I know the importance of this data in ensuring that we are filling the gaps in services and hopefully see a decrease in the overall number." — Libby Sides, Clinical Director.

2023 PIT COUNT DATA

Walk in the Woods 2024

We are pleased to announce our third annual Walk in the Woods fundraiser event!

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Every day, Matthew 25 helps empower homeless veterans and men to achieve stability, obtain employment and secure permanent, sustainable housing. Our transitional housing program addresses root causes that led to homelessness, or has kept men homeless, and provides an opportunity for restoration, growth and community reintegration. 

Each spring, we offer an easy way to advocate for our ministry and support our men. Join us for our third annual Walk in the Woods on May 4! This fun and casual event allows you to personally connect with our staff and the men we serve, while also introducing you to like-minded supporters of our cause. Support the Walk by registering yourself, recruiting a team, or making a donation. Your participation will strengthen our ability to provide Housing, Help and Hope to those facing the despair and hardships of homelessness.

We look forward to furthering relationships with our current supporters and welcoming new ones here in our community. The Walk will demonstrate the impact of our work, as the men in our programs will walk alongside us, allowing you to hear their stories and better understand how we serve those who are striving to rebuild their lives.


Our work ultimately lights personal paths of transformation, and your engagement will uplift those yearning for a brighter future. We hope you will join us to remind our men that there are countless folks in the community who care for them, believe in them, and want to walk with them on their road to recovery.

Walk in the woods toolkit

Our Walk in the Woods Route.

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Thank You from Our Men!

This holiday season, some of the men we serve wished to express their gratitude to our supporters. Without our community, we could not serve, uplift and address the personal needs of each man that comes through our doors. Use the button below to read some of the letters written by men in our Transitional Housing Program:

READ LETTERS

“Please know during this holiday season and beyond your support of Matthew 25 is crucial to the successful return to a life of normality for many guys. You pave the way with the practical needs of this house.”

“It is such a safe place and the staff here is very helpful.”

“We have a staff that wakes up every day to come and support us with any issues that we have. It is by the grace of God that we have a place to lay our heads.”