Matthew's Hope

What Matthew's Hope does

Matthew's Hope is a faith-based 501(c)3 non-profit homeless outreach organization founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cocoa, Florida, with operations across Orange and Brevard Counties in Central Florida. The organization delivers a constellation of distinct programs targeting homeless men, women, and children, including 14 transitional housing units under the Moving Forward Program, a Sleeper Bus Program for overnight accommodation, a food pantry, mobile ministry teams, a hair and nail salon, and personal-development services. Its core offering is not a unified technology product but a diversified portfolio of physical service programs supported by revenue-generating operations, including Firm Foundation Preschool (DCF-licensed), Hope Chest vintage retail store, and Trinity Oaks event venue.

The organization is led by Founder & CEO Scott Billue (Pastor Scott) and President Shelley Bradford, with regional directors in each county. Its go-to-market is community-led: awareness and funding are driven by grassroots donations, a podcast (Straight Talk, No B.S., with 127+ episodes across major platforms), an active social media presence, a mobile app, and a network of corporate partners including Firehouse Subs, Atlas Injury to Health, and State Farm Jo Barsh.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid non-profit model: tax-deductible donations (one-time and recurring), tuition from the licensed preschool, retail sales from Hope Chest, and event-venue fees from Trinity Oaks. The model is fully independent, community-funded, and not reliant on institutional investment. The organization has received multiple regional award nominations and has been featured in People Magazine for its Trinity Oaks venue.

Name

Matthew's Hope

Legal name

Matthew's Hope Ministries

Website

https://matthewshopeministries.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Matthew's Hope is a faith-based 501(c)3 non-profit homeless outreach ministry serving Central Florida's Orange and Brevard Counties, providing transitional housing, food, mobile ministry, preschool, and personal-care services to homeless men, women, and children.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Outreach and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Homeless outreach services
• Transitional housing programs
• Faith-based community ministry
• Food pantry assistance
• Mobile ministry outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Cocoa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations: One-time and recurring donations from community partners and individuals, including monthly or quarterly donation options
2. Matthew's Hope Chest Store: Vintage home and decor retail store generating revenue
3. Trinity Oaks Event Venue: Wedding and event venue on Brevard campus generating funds for the ministry
4. Firm Foundation Preschool & Daycare: Preschool and daycare services (DCF Licensed #C09OR1096)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Matthew's Hope is a faith-based 501(c)3 non-profit that delivers homeless outreach services including food pantry, mobile ministry, transitional housing (14 units) through its Moving Forward Program, and a Sleeper Bus Program for overnight accommodation. Complementary revenue and service programs include a DCF-licensed Firm Foundation Preschool and Daycare, a vintage Hope Chest retail store, Trinity Oaks event venue, and personal grooming salon services for guests across Orange and Brevard Counties in Central Florida.

Product overview

Matthew's Hope is a faith-based 501(c)3 non-profit homeless outreach ministry serving Central Florida's Orange and Brevard Counties. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of programs and services including Homeless Outreach Ministry (core service), Moving Forward Program (transitional housing with 14 units), Sleeper Bus Program, Food Pantry, Mobile Ministry, Firm Foundation Preschool and Daycare (DCF-licensed), Hair and Nail Salon, Hope Chest vintage retail store, Trinity Oaks event venue, Straight Talk No B.S. Podcast, and a Mobile App. This is not a unified technology product but rather a collection of distinct service programs addressing various needs of homeless individuals including shelter, food, education, personal care, employment, and awareness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Firm Foundation Preschool: Preschool and daycare services operating at Orange County and Brevard County campuses. DCF License #C09OR1096 for Orange County location.
• Trinity Oaks
• Moving Forward Program
• Straight Talk, No B.S., Podcast
• Matthew's Hope Chest
• Hope Chest

Products and services

• Moving Forward Program Transitional housing program providing 14 housing units to homeless men, women, and children willing to work toward a life of independence and self-sustainability across Orange and Brevard Counties in Central Florida.
• Sleeper Bus Program Mobile sleeper bus program providing overnight accommodation for homeless individuals as a more viable alternative to permanent structures.
• Food Pantry Food pantry service that provides donated meals to all guests on outreach days at the Orange and Brevard County campuses.
• Mobile Ministry Mobile outreach teams that travel across Orange and Brevard Counties to reach homeless individuals and connect them with ministry resources and services.
• Firm Foundation Preschool and Daycare DCF-licensed preschool and daycare (License #C09OR1096) operating at both the Orange County campus (740 9th St, Winter Garden, FL) and Brevard County campus (830 Forrest Avenue, Cocoa, FL), serving children of homeless families and the broader community.
• Hope Chest Vintage Home & Decor Store Vintage home and decor retail store at 1027 S Dillard St, Winter Garden, FL 34787, that generates funds for the ministry and provides employment opportunities for guests.
• Trinity Oaks Event Venue Wedding and event venue on the Brevard County campus in Cocoa, FL, that provides employment opportunities for guests while raising funds for the ministry and has been featured in People Magazine.
• Straight Talk, No B.S. Podcast Weekly podcast hosted by Pastor Scott and Shelley that shares experiences from operating homeless outreach and tackles misconceptions about homelessness; available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Deezer, iHeart, Amazon Music, and Podcast Index with 127+ episodes.
• Hair and Nail Salon Personal grooming services offered to guests of the ministry at both the Orange County and Brevard County campuses.
• Matthew's Hope Mobile App Mobile application available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store (including Apple Watch) that enables access to Matthew's Hope ministry resources and information.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 transitional housing units available to guests willing to work toward independence

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Firehouse SubscoreOthersCommunity partner of Matthew's Hope providing support and resources for homeless outreach activities.
• Atlas Injury to HealthcoreOthersCommunity partner providing injury and health-related services to guests of Matthew's Hope homeless outreach.
• State Farm Jo BarshcoreOthersCommunity partner State Farm agency supporting Matthew's Hope ministry and homeless outreach.
• Imagine MarketingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the Straight Talk, No B.S. podcast, supporting marketing and awareness efforts for Matthew's Hope.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Heart of Florida United Way: Central Florida funder and convener that allocates donations to homeless and social services agencies in the same Orange/Seminole region as Matthew's Hope, relevant as a funding ecosystem counterpart.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of Central Florida: Regional branch of a national faith-based social services network operating emergency assistance, housing support, and case management across Central Florida, overlapping with Matthew's Hope's service populations.
• The Salvation Army Orlando (Central Florida Area Command): Large national faith-based social services organization providing shelter, food, and rehabilitation programs across Central Florida. Overlaps Matthew's Hope's mission but operates at significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

• Lighthouse Ministries (Lighthouse Central Florida): Faith-based Central Florida nonprofit providing shelter, meals, recovery programs, and transitional housing to the homeless, closely mirroring Matthew's Hope's model and faith-based mission.
• Homeless Services Network of Central Florida: Coalition and service provider coordinating homeless outreach, case management, and housing resources across Central Florida, operating in the same catchment counties as Matthew's Hope.
• IDignity: Central Florida nonprofit that assists homeless and at-risk individuals in obtaining personal identification, a complementary social-services mission serving the same vulnerable population as Matthew's Hope.
• Christian Service Center of Central Florida: Faith-based social services nonprofit in Central Florida providing food assistance, case management, and emergency aid to individuals and families in crisis, paralleling Matthew's Hope's community-based service approach.
• Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida: Central Florida nonprofit providing emergency shelter, housing, and supportive services to homeless individuals and families. Directly comparable in mission and geographic footprint to Matthew's Hope's Orange and Brevard County operations.
• Harvest Time International: Long-running Central Florida faith-based nonprofit addressing hunger, homelessness, and poverty through food distribution and outreach programs, comparable in faith-rooted social services approach.
• Family Promise of Brevard: Brevard County nonprofit focused on preventing and ending family homelessness through shelter, case management, and stabilization programs, directly comparable to Matthew's Hope's Brevard campus services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MatthewsHopeMin
• Facebookfacebook.com/MatthewsHopeBrevard
• Instagraminstagram.com/matthewshope_wg/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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