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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 162 min read
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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 222 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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...
Jan 19, 20233 min read
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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...
Jul 30, 20221 min read
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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...
Jun 28, 20224 min read
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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...
Jun 28, 20224 min read
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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,...
Jun 28, 20223 min read
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