- November 15, 2021
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This gnarly band of pirates took home the award for best-decorated table, including Mimi and Henry Wright, Ron and Laura Sikes and Samantha and Dennis Robinson.
Chris Bell, Shawn Pratt, Jenn Pratt, Kari Bell, Summer Wiggins and Charles Wiggins of DPR Construction donned hardhats and reflective vests for their themed table.
All of the items in the silent auction were built by Matthew' s Hope guests.
Matthew' s Hope guests Ralph Nattans, Bruce Przybyla and Walter Mitchell watched over the silent auction items.
Sporting an “Alice in Wonderland” theme are representatives from Florida Hospital Winter Garden.
Representing a German beer garden are Brandon Reed, left, Katie Reed, Ginger Allen and Daryl Baer.
Scott Billue, CEO and president of Matthew' s Hope, addresses the crowd.
Comedian Kay Francis kept the audience entertained.
Scott Billue presents guest Bill Metzger his purple Matthew' s Hope T-shirt.
Hundreds of party-goers gathered under tents on the front lawn of Ort Law Firm in Winter Garden for Matthew's Hope's third annual Harvest of Hope Garden Party. The event was a fundraiser for the 7-year-old ministry to continue its mission of serving the homeless men, women and families in West Orange County.
Guests decorated their tables according to individual themes, which ranged from pirates and luaus to “Alice in Wonderland” and a German beer garden.
Comedian Kay Francis entertained the crowd with her stories. Scott Billue, CEO and president of Matthew's Hope, introduced several people whose lives have been turned around because of the ministry, which exists without any government assistance.
At the end of the evening, attendees wrote checks and filled out pledge cards to ensure the future of Matthew's Hope.
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