- March 19, 2025
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The Mt. Eleanor Band played in the lobby prior to the Garden Party dinner.
Liana Parra, left, and Senovia Morales-Bozeman were beautiful mermaids at Advent Health’s “Little Mermaid”-themed table.
The staff of Matthew’s Hope Firm Foundation Preschool dressed like characters in “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” and won the Best Dressed Award.
Representing the ’70s were Bob and Carol Krohn, left, and Lisa and Chuck Coffman.
The Hubp family — mom and dad Dannie and Ron, Charlie, left, and Jackson — came decked out in “Little Mermaid” attire.
The Valley Bank table sported a patriotic theme, and everyone wore their red, white and blue.
Dawn Gilmore Productions won the Best Table Decoration Award with its Steampunk theme and live table.
Matthew’s Hope founder Scott Billue showed off his new physique at the Garden Party.
Fourth Course performed a medley of Frankie Valli tunes and other oldies.
Local artist Greg Johnson donates a painting each year to the Garden Party event.
Guests dressed as mermaids, sailors, military personnel, movie characters and more at the Matthew’s Hope Harvest of Hope Garden Party fundraiser, held Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center.
The annual event, which includes themed tables, a silent auction, dinner and entertainment, brings in much-needed funds to the keep the homeless organization in operation in West Orange County. Two hundred homeless men, women and children are served every Tuesday and Thursday from the Winter Garden location.