PHOTOS: Matthew’s Hope opens Santa’s workshop

West Orange Times & Observer
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Matthew’s Hope’s annual carnival was canceled because of the stormy weather Saturday, Dec. 16, but families still were able to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and shop for Christmas gifts for the children. Hundreds of toys, games, stuffed animals, makeup and other gift items were displayed on tables, and parents could walk the aisles picking out Christmas presents for their children.

The community dropped off bags and boxes of toys for the give-away.

Matthew’s Hope founder Scott Billue said 150 families — 30% more than last year — registered for the 2023 toy give-away program.

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Amy Quesinberry

Community Editor Amy Quesinberry was born at the old West Orange Memorial Hospital and raised in Winter Garden. Aside from earning her journalism degree from the University of Georgia, she hasn’t strayed too far from her hometown and her three-mile bubble. She grew up reading The Winter Garden Times and knew in the eighth grade she wanted to write for her community newspaper. She has been part of the writing and editing team since 1990.