In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley are joined by Sharlene to share some of their favorite success stories from their year's working with the guests of Matthew's Hope.

We spend a lot of time on this podcast discussing the challenges that come with operating a nonprofit like Matthew's Hope and the ways that it can test someone. This week we wanted to remind everyone why all the time and effort is worth it.

Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Florida's Orange and Brevard Counties to raise awareness and tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the homeless crisis in America today.

To learn more or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/

#homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #crisis #homelessawareness #unhoused #florida

In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley share their experiences from the 2026 Florida Conference on Ending Homelessness. What they learned, what surprised them, who was missing, and why it was so important to participate in it.

For 23 years, the annual Florida Conference on ending Homelessness has remained the only conference in the state of Florida focused exclusively on ending homelessness. It took place the first week of September and brought together experts, influencers, and innovators to share best practices, present new ideas, and collaborate on solutions to prevent and end homelessness.

Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Florida's Orange and Brevard Counties to raise awareness and tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the homeless crisis in America today.

To learn more or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/

Or download the new Matthew's Hope App from your App or Google Play store

#homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #crisis #homelessawareness #unhoused #florida

"Running a nonprofit is no joke." ~Shelley Bradford

In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss what it is like to fundraise as a nonprofit. Find out whether they enjoy that aspect of their jobs or whether it is simply an unavoidable necessity.

You will also learn what tough decisions have to be made internally when donations suddenly slow down for a period of time, how most tax-payer funded grants actually work, and what some of the biggest operational costs of Matthew's Hope actually are.

And finally you will hear about some of their biggest and best fundraising events and galas coming up over the next two months and how you can get involved.

Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Florida's Orange and Brevard Counties to raise awareness and tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the homeless crisis in America today.

To learn more or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/

Or download the new Matthew's Hope App on your phone.

#homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #crisis #homelessawareness #unhoused #florida