# Reverend Mary Downey Part 1

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Podcast: [Straight Talk, No B.S., with Matthew's Hope presented by Imagine Marketing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-talk-no-b-s-with-matthew-s-hope-presented-by-imagine-marketing-6894903)
Published: 2026-06-22T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/straighttalknobs/2922999
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## Resource

In this week's episode of Straight Talk, No B.S. with Matthew’s Hope, presented by Imagine Marketing, Pastor Scott, Shelley and Tracy are joined by Reverend Mary Downey who is the Founder and CEO of Hope Partnership and is currently running for Osceola County Commissioner District 4. Mary discussed the role of the Church in addresses social issues like poverty and homelessness and points out where she feels they are falling short. She also details the mission of the Hope Partnership and stresses the importance of dignity and love in all they do. This is just Part 1 with Mary, be sure to watch next week for Part 2 where we will discuss what inspired her to run for office and what she hopes to accomplish if elected. Each week, Pastor Scott, Shelley and guests share their experiences from operating a homeless outreach in Florida's Orange and Brevard Counties to raise awareness and tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the homeless crisis in America today. To learn more or to donate, visit: https://www.matthewshopeministries.org/ #homeless #homelessness #ministry #dignity #orangecounty #brevardcounty #crisis #homelessawareness #unhoused #florida

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