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I came to Matthew’s Hope for transitional housing after spending 6 weeks in a shelter for women victims of domestic violence. My two...
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- Jan 19
- 2 min
The Impacts of Inflation
While everyone is feeling the financial pains of inflation, the recent increase in the cost of food is especially hurting those who...
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- Jan 19
- 3 min
The Challenges of Hiding in Plain Sight
Beneath the shiny façade of office buildings and the booming residential construction that’s occurring throughout Central Florida,...
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- Jan 19
- 3 min
TEACHING AND ADVOCATING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY
Poverty is defined as a situation where a family doesn’t have access to provide for their basic needs. The Florida minimum wage is...
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- Jul 30, 2022
- 1 min
Do You Have Any Spare Change?
The other day I went through the Dunkin' Donuts drive thru and it was $8 for coffee and a bacon egg and cheese sandwich. This got me...
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- Jun 28, 2022
- 4 min
Moving Forward With Sherry
Sherry, who graduated from Matthew’s Hope Moving Forward Program in 2018, lived for two years in our Transitional Housing with her...
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- Jun 28, 2022
- 4 min
Estate Giving
Planned giving can have a major impact on how an organization like Matthew’s Hope is able to plan for its future and sustain itself in...
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- Jun 28, 2022
- 3 min
Where Does It All Go?
With this first issue of 2022, I want to thank each of you, who has supported us for the last dozen years. The time has passed quickly,...
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- Jun 28, 2022
- 2 min
Why Haven't Accepted Government Funding
Charities, or non-profits, receive their funding from multiple sources. Most derive large revenue from earned income, membership fees,...
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- Jun 28, 2022
- 2 min
Matthew’s Hope Ministries Expands to Brevard
Matthew’s Hope continues to provide faith-based homeless outreach services to homeless men, women, and children in Orange and Brevard...
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- Jun 28, 2022
- 2 min
Get A Job
Knowing What I Know Now, It Is A Much Deeper Issue Than Someone Just Showing Up To “Get A Job.” Growing up I attended a large, “mega”...
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- Jun 28, 2022
- 3 min
Board Spotlight: Jim Densmore
When you serve on a board, you have obligations such as duty of care which is achieved by participating actively in making decisions on...
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- Jun 28, 2022
- 2 min
Founder's Forum
The Founder’s Forum is traditionally the place where I share my perspective on the content you are about to enjoy and provide some...
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- Jun 28, 2022
- 4 min
Miguel
The loss of his wife, his sight and subsequently his job, drove Miguel to self-medicate with alcohol. Once he committed to sobriety,...
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- Jun 28, 2022
- 2 min
Community Donations…Why Are We So Picky?
Simply put, it is because we want to be good stewards of the funds and resources we are provided. After a decade of service to the men...
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- Jan 18, 2022
- 2 min
New Year, New Website! The New MatthewsHopeMinistries.org
Have you seen me? It's been a while, but I promise it's worth a visit. It's a New Year and Matthew's Hope is proud to launch it's new...
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- Dec 11, 2021
- 3 min
GOD USES YOU TO HELP US, HELP THEM, HELP THEMSELVES
There's nothing like a party to bring the community together. What makes the party even better is when there is a greater purpose. We...
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- Oct 18, 2021
- 4 min
Ignoring The Homeless
It's easy to ignore the homeless when we picture the man on the exit of the turnpike with the cardboard sign. We justify it with thoughts...
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- Oct 18, 2021
- 4 min
Seeing Is Believing
The real story is about the team at Matthew's Hope who rallied together to give Hector the love and support
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