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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


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


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


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


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,...
Jun 28, 20222 min read


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...
Jun 28, 20222 min read


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”...
Jun 28, 20222 min read


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...
Jun 28, 20223 min read


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...
Jun 28, 20222 min read


Miguel
The loss of his wife, his sight and subsequently his job, drove Miguel to self-medicate with alcohol. Once he committed to sobriety,...
Jun 28, 20224 min read


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...
Jun 28, 20222 min read


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...
Jan 18, 20222 min read


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...
Dec 11, 20213 min read


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...
Oct 18, 20214 min read


Seeing Is Believing
The real story is about the team at Matthew's Hope who rallied together to give Hector the love and support
Oct 18, 20214 min read
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