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Matthew2535, Inc. is a non-profit organization registered with the Florida Department of State. Matthew2535, Inc. is also recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization by the IRS, as a non-profit charitable organization. The organization is also registered with the Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
The directors of Matthew2535, Inc. are volunteers, and receive no salary or in-kind reimbursements for any services rendered. Matthew2535, Inc. requests donations in the form of clothing, food, basic necessities, and other material items. Matthew2535, Inc. also seeks donations which are monetary in nature; however, monies which are contributed to the ministry are used primarily to purchase food, clothing, and other items related to the needs of the homeless.
In its formative period the directors and volunteers of Matthew2535, Inc. attempted as much as possible to individually supply the resources needed to establish the ministry and provide for the needs of the homeless. Items which were often not provided through donations - socks, toothpaste, razors, hats, sunglasses, undergarments, etc. - were purchased by the directors and volunteers.
In the fall of 2004, a fundraiser to support the ministry was conducted, and that fundraiser in conjunction with a matching grant by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans provided funding which enabled Matthew2535 to: (1) purchase needed non-donated items, and; (2) expand the ministry via the purchase of a used 37' RV, which is utilized in the delivery of food, clothing, and other essentials to the homeless.
The ongoing services provided by Matthew2535 are only made possible by contributions from individuals, churches, and businesses. Matthew2535 receives no government funding at an level. The ministry believes that an effort to eliminate homelessness in our community can best be accomplished through those who feel that helping the homeless and needy is a God-given directive.
