In Episode 51 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss how many of their guests have full-time jobs and why that usually isn’t nearly enough to get them out of homelessness.

Trying to work full-time while being unhoused can be extremely challenging. Most people take for granted grabbing a clear pair of clothes from their closet each morning, taking a shower, hopping in their car and going to work. Hear the challenges one guest of Matthew’s Hope faces as he lives in a tent in the woods while being employed full-time.

For more information about Matthew’s Hope, visit www.matthewshopeministries.org

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. #homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #ministry #crisis #homelessawareness #employment

“There’s a stigma against homelessness, there’s an empathy, typically, towards being poor.” ~Pastor Scott

In Episode 50 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Shelley discuss the differences between someone living in poverty and someone experiencing homelessness. Learn why it is crucial to address these situations differently to be effective. From government programs to local non-profits trying to help, there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

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 about Matthew's Hope: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/

#homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #crisis #homelessawareness #poverty

“There’s Matthew’s Hope, and there’s hopelessness.” ~ Donnie

In Episode 49 of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, Pastor Scott and Tracy are joined by Donnie who is a guest of Matthew’s Hope.

Donnie began battling mental illness around age 40 and suddenly his life unraveled leaving him to live on the street. Scott met him while making rounds with the Matthew’s Hope mobile team and Donnie’s recovery began.

In this episode you will learn important lessons about how people address mental health and how the advocates at Matthew’s Hope helped make it possible for Donnie to get a once-a-month injection that mitigates his bi-polar. Donnie is now working part-time at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden, Florida and is well on his way to a life of independence and self-sustainability.

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.

For more information: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/

#homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #crisis #homelessawareness #homelessnessshouldnotbeacrime #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness