Rethinking Homelessness
What would it be like to be homeless? Have you ever thought about that? I sure have and it is my hope that I can help you rethink how you...
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- May 28
- 2 min
Memorial Day - Honoring Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
Ever feel like there’s an unwritten rule that whenever we write about Memorial Day that we must let all the internet keyboard cowboys out...
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- May 21
- 3 min
How Firm Foundation Preschool is a Preschool and Daycare
Many families use preschool and daycare interchangeably, but the benefits of daycare and preschool are not the same. At Matthew’s Hope...
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- May 12
- 2 min
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS MADE MATTHEW’S HOPE WHAT IT IS TODAY
Over the course of the past 13 years, Matthew’s Hope Ministries has taken on massive growth, which has increased our opportunities to...
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- Jan 19
- 2 min
Meet Barb
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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