“There were times where I just wanted to die.” ~Katie

In this week’s episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley rejoin Katie, a current guest of the Moving Forward Program, for part II of this installation of our Real Faces of Homelessness series.

If you missed part I of Katie’s story, we highly encourage you to watch episode 112 to learn how her life unraveled and how much trauma she endured. In part II, you will hear how dramatically her life has turned around since she found her way to the Orange County campus of Matthew’s Hope and joined the Moving Forward Program.

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 #homelessawareness #unhoused

***This episode contains accounts of abuse in various forms, including sexual. Viewer discretion is advised.

In this episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Shelley continue their Real Faces of Homelessness series with Katie, a current guest of Matthew’s Hope.

Katie shares how her life started out “normal.” Growing up in a stable home with loving parents, graduating from college, having a successful corporate job and buying her first home at age 26. But then things quickly unraveled. Her life spiraled completely out of control and she found herself homeless and eventually on the verge of death.

This episode is part I of II with Katie so be sure to follow up next week to learn about the complete transformation she is in the midst of thanks to the support of Matthew’s Hope.

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

“Don’t talk about it. Be about it.” ~Jeff

In this week’s episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott and Tracy are joined by Jeff Bondy who is the Director of Business Development for Bondy Law.

Jeff’s father was once a guest of Matthew’s Hope. Pastor Scott and Jeff discuss the services that Jeff’s father received as well as the challenges he presented. They also share the importance of giving back and uplifting those in your community rather than putting them down.

Plus, at the time of our filming the United States was one week into a new war with Iran and the Pentagon was estimating it was costing taxpayers $1 billion/day. Hear their reaction to that and how it makes them feel to hear that in comparison to the amount of taxpayer funds available to help support services for those in our communites who are struggling.

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