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Leave a Lasting Legacy: Unlock the Benefits of Planned Giving to Support Matthew's Hope
Planned giving can have a major impact on how an organization like Matthew’s Hope will be able to plan for its future and sustain itself in the long run. This is also an excellent way for people to create a legacy and help others no matter what their resources are now. Planned giving is the term that nonprofit organizations like Matthew’s Hope use to refer to the process of donors committing to a gift to the charity as part of their estate plan. While there are a few differen
Dec 10, 20254 min read


“TODAY I DIED”
Please stop and take a moment to read this poem that was shared with us from Angela, one of our Matthew’s Hope supporters. She said,...
Oct 8, 20252 min read


If You Don't Collect the Data, The Hungry People Don't Exist - Trump Administration Cancels Annual Hunger Survey
According to The Wallstreet Journal , the Trump Administration has cancelled the USDA's Annual Hunger Survey. The government has been...
Sep 22, 20251 min read


Cracker Barrel, Aunt Jemima, and Paper Straws
Can you believe they changed Cracker Barrel's logo?...and what's wrong with Aunt Jemima? Why do we need to be so "woke"? Don't even get...
Sep 6, 20252 min read


but I have a Job!
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...
Sep 6, 20254 min read


Give Direct!
One of the things I love about our Community is it's generosity. However, I'm concerned that your generosity might not be seeing the...
Feb 16, 20252 min read


Blind Faith
We shouldn't have to ask, but you should! When you donate to your local church or temple, you do so with the expectation that they will...
Jan 22, 20252 min read


Hurricanes and Hope
Most of us have experienced the devastation of Hurricane Milton. The hurricane affected many of us in our community as some us were left...
Oct 12, 20242 min read


The Paradox of Compassion: Where Gopher Tortoises Outrank Homeless Humans
At first glance, the assertion that a gopher tortoise might have more rights than a human seems preposterous, an absurdity conjured in...
Mar 2, 20243 min read


Duke Energy Donates $50,000 to Support Matthew’s Hope Ministries
Orlando, Florida, December 28, 2023 – Matthew’s Hope Ministries is pleased to announce that it has received a $50,000 donation from Duke...
Dec 27, 20232 min read


Leave a Lasting Legacy: Unlock the Benefits of Planned Giving to Support Matthew's Hope
Planned giving provides a remarkable opportunity to make a lasting impact for your community and Matthew's Hope. By incorporating...
Nov 24, 20232 min read


Matthew’s Hope to be Featured on WFTV Central Florida Spotlight
Orlando, Florida, October 27, 2023 – Matthew’s Hope Ministries is pleased to announce that its Founder and CEO Scott Billue will be...
Oct 27, 20231 min read


Ford’s Global Caring Month Returns: Employees Volunteer at Matthew’s Hope to Create Lasting Impact
● Ford is empowering 85 community organizations across 31 countries with $830,000 in grants during Global Caring Month, the company’s...
Sep 15, 20233 min read


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...
Jun 2, 20233 min read


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...
May 28, 20232 min read


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...
May 21, 20233 min read


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...
May 12, 20232 min read
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...
Jan 19, 20232 min read


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...
Jan 19, 20232 min read


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,...
Jan 19, 20233 min read
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