- December 4, 2025
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Scott Billue, founder and CEO of Matthew’s Hope smiled next to friends, David and Eileen Buckles.
Harold and Jackie Gattereau, Wenona Lamour and Raven Howard attended the event embodying the style and fashion of Mobsters & Money.
Kellie and Austin Arthur, Michelle Meachem and Amy Pryor were there to support Matthew’s Hope.
Linda Oppegard was one of the dealers at the event, asking attendees trivia questions for chips.
Daniel Savage dressed as a Wizard, a character he plays when reading to children at Matthew’s Hope Firm Foundation Preschool.
Mobsters & Money was a speakeasy-style fundraiser with a bar decorated for the theme, with a sign that read “Bootleg Bar.”
Julie Bilinksi, Maggie Polsen and Nicole Olwald attended the fundraiser in style.
Lori Gibson, a board member of Matthew’s Hope, gave a speech during the event, thanking all volunteers and attendees for the help they’ve provided so far, while citing statistics from the nonprofit organization.
DJ Bubbles was one of the entertainers for the night.
Members of the Rotary Club of Winter Garden were all smiles during the fundraiser.
The Groove Slayers performed throughout the event, singing covers of popular songs.
Sarah Naboa had a big smile on her face while dressed in theme.
Matthew's Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the homeless, held a speakeasy-styled fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 27.
The event was held to help the growing homeless community with around 100 people in attendance.
The Mobsters & Money fundraiser provided attendees with live music from The Groove Slayers and DJ Bubbles, as well as casino games, raffles, silent auction and food.
According to Board Member Lori Gibson, 87% of Matthew's Hope's funding goes directly toward the homeless community, meaning the organization operates at just 13%.
Scott Billue, founder and CEO of Matthew's Hope said this is huge.
In the nonprofit world, 20% to 35% is the benchmark for overhead operations, which means Matthew's Hope is able to provide more funding directly to the homeless community while being able to operate with an overhead that is 14.5% less than the average benchmark.
Matthew's Hope provides different types of services to the homeless, from basic needs to spiritual and emotional support.
"Lead with love and watch miracles happen," Gibson said.
