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A huge Thank you goes to the residents of Grand Oaks, Palm City. They packed us some more snack bags. Thanks to Lynda Zainitzer for organizing and bringing the snack bags to us. Our unhoused friends can feel the love from the hand packed snack bags. Thanks to Grand Oaks of Palm City for hosting this lovely event every month. We appreciate you. #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #helpforneedy #kindandcaring #GrandOaksPalmCity #helpingunhousedresidents #workingtogetherforourhomeless

Jerry treated us ladies to lunch at Manatee Island on the Ft. Pierce inlet after the Awards Celebration. Delicious lunch and great company. Thanks Jerry for always being a southern gentleman. What a great way to celebrate our 1st award! #TentCityHelpers #bestvolunteers #ittakesavillage💖 #helpforthehomeless #partnersinkindness

Here was our Burger King Stop on a radiant day. Thanks to Graham who picked up the Publix Subs we served on Monday. Thanks to Publix for the $100 gift card to help buy the subs. We appreciate their help in feeding our unhoused residents. We served 60 people on Monday. We have served 847 meals to 189 different individuals so far in 2025. #TentCityHelpers #caringandcompasionate #Publix #helpforneedy #ittakesavillage #Teamworkmakesthedreamwork #bestvolunteers #safeplacetocamp #homelessnotcriminals #outreachforhouseless #sheltersneedednow #poornotcrimminals

The "In His Shoes award Celebration" was a great event. Thanks to Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council for nominating and awarding Tent City Helpers with the Point in Time Partner Award. We were honored and wore special shoes to celebrate Walter Washington's life of good deeds. It was great to network. We talked with Peggy from LAHIA and some of the outreach workers from Ritelife Services. Rayme Nuckles, the Visionary Leader of Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council did a great job of being the Master of Ceremonies. Roshada also from TCHSC was looking fabulous in her pink and back suit and pointy pink buckled shoes. She looks a bit different on our Monday deliveries LOL. Thanks to Jerry, our vice president, who drove us to Ft. Pierce. Thanks to Martha for always being a great supporter, volunteer and friend. #TentCityHelpers #ittakesavillage #workingtogetherforourhomeless #helpingunhousedresidents #Teamworkmakesthedreamwork #AffordableHousing #safeplacetocamp #teamwork #helpingspirit #Ritelifeservices #treasurecoasthomelessservicescouncil

If you have a good bike to donate we would be interested call us at 772-341-7553. We were able to get this bike to Monique and Carl. They are doing well and we love to see the big smiles. We are so happy for this married couple and want to help them. Thanks to our bike man Carl who checked out the bike and made sure it was working well. #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #Teamworkmakesthedreamwork #bestvolunteers #AffordableHousing #ittakesavillage💖

Here’s Amber and Monica packing grocery bags. We gave out 60 yesterday to our unhoused residents. They pack a community made snack pack with a Treasure Coast Food bank Back pack bag, a can of pasta, a banana, orange, grapes, a bottle of water, a spoon and antiseptic wipes. This was delivered yesterday with a half of an ultimate Publix sub. Thanks to our volunteers!

Love this photo. It shows in the distance a very young couple who have found themselves suddenly homeless. They received a tent, two hot meals, two grocery bags and some Marty bus tickets. In the foreground you see Dawn and Vicki talking after serving up the meals. On the right side of the photo is Dee and Roshada talking about housing. The sun is getting low in the sky and time for our next stop.... We served 57 people on Monday. There were some happy campers... We need a shelter for people like this lost couple. True not everyone would stay in a shelter but for those that just want a safe place to put their head down without having to fight nature like with the Racoons, Rats, Snakes, Squirrels, Mosquitoes and even Skunks. They do not want to worry about being arrested for trespassing when they just have no money for a hotel. Let's be a humane place and find a way to help the vulnerable. #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #helpforneedy #ittakesavillage #safeplacetocamp #homelessnotcriminals #peopleneedaplacetolive #downonyourluck #peopledeserveshelter #safeandsecureplacetocamp

It's another Cinderfella Story... Thanks to our most recent donors we were able to buy new shoes (4 1/2 stars rated) for a bulk price. Generally speaking our unhoused are walking a lot and have only one pair of shoes. So new shoes are like heaven. So for the time being we will not be needing shoes. Thanks to our generous donors the new shoes will be very much appreciated! If you would like to find out more or to donate go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and click the donate button or better yet you can mail us a check at Tent City Helpers, 900 NW Waterlily Pl., Jensen Beach, Fl 34957 Thanks to our donors and our potential donors who want to help with direct resources! #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #TentCityHelpers #caringandcompasionate #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #ittakesavillage #Cinderfella #newshoesforunhoused

Look at these cuties Dee and Tucker. Tucker, the puppy, was glued to Dee's shoulder the whole time at our Flagler stop. I do not know how Dee was able to give and record Marty Bus Tickets but she did! When it was time to go I heard Dee try and make an offer $$ to keep Tucker. The owner declined. But by next week Dee may wear down the owner and find the perfect deal. We already have one puppy adopted by a volunteer on our delivery rounds. They call it "Puppy Love" 🎵 Dee comes to us from the Calvary Community Church's outreach. We appreciate Dee's consistency and help each Monday. We also appreciate the consistent financial support that the Calvary Community has donated to Tent City Helpers.⭐⛺ #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #CalvaryChurchJensenBeach #Generouscongregation

Here was our first stop at Flagler Park stop at 3pm. We served 12 unhoused people at Flagler. Roshada from Treasure Coast Services Council joined us at our 6 stops. Taking names of people she may be able to help find housing. Our volunteers are fantastic! Yesterday we had Cheri Chauvin and Mary Ann Centrone provide the oranges and bannas. Monica provided strawberries that went into our grocery bags. Thanks to Amber Smith and Monica for packing 60 grocery bags. Then we had Vicki pick up the food at Charlie's. She and Dawn helped serve the hot meals. Jerry Walters picked up all the grocery bags and handed them out. Graham helped hand out personal hygiene and camping supplies. Dee very side tracked here with the puppy handed out Marty Bus Passes. It is the Teamwork that makes the Dreamwork! Thanks to everyone that helped make our deliveries a blessing to others. We care about the most vulnerable residents. If you would like to find out more or to donate go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and hit the donate button. Alternatively you could mail a donation to Tent City Helpers, 900 NW Waterlily Pl. Jensen Beach Fl 34957. Thanks in advance! #TentCityHelpers #hometownfeeling❤️ #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #ittakesavillage #helpforthehomeless #homelessnotcriminals #safeplacetocamp #bestvolunteers #Teamworkmakesthedreamwork #HeroesAmongUs

A Huge Thanks to Charlie's Neighborhood Grill! We fed 57 unhoused people yesterday. They were thrilled to get such a beautiful meal from Charlie's! I heard many "Yums" and hand signals of a thumbs up. We have served 787 meals in 2025. We had 5 people yesterday that were new to being homeless. 😢 We get asked regularly where do we go? Where can we camp? Where is it legal? It is really difficult to not have the answers and not be able to share a shelter location. We have no shelters in Martin County. The few that are for specific populations like homeless families or abused women are all full. As sad as it is for their housing situation, this meal and our service with a smile, hopefully makes them feel full and satisfied until the next meal. Thanks to the team at Charlie's and Donny Orr for cooking and organizing such a fabulously hearty meal! Located at 400 SE Parrot Circle (between Salerno Rd. and Pomeroy St.) Stuart, Fl call 772-288-4326 for reservations and tell them Tent City Helpers sent you. *A truly compassionate Restaurant that cares about their community. #TentCityHelpers #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #goodheart❤ #ittakesavillage #helpforneedy #givingbacktocommunity #charliesbarandgrilllstuart #charliesneighborhoodbarandgrill #kindheartedbusiness

We got to meet up with this pretty boy on Monday. This is Karen's pretty boy, Jeremiah. Jeremiah is a bird, in a cage in a car. He looks well taken care of, but it must be difficult living out of your car taking care yourself and your treasured pet. Jeremiah is so colorful and curious.. #unhousedbird #prettyboy #tentcityhelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #peopleneedaplacetolive #humanesolutions #downonyourluck #sheltersneedednow #outreachforhouseless #homelesspets

Florida and Martin County had some of the largest numbers of unsheltered homeless. Florida has 54% of unhoused people are unsheltered. Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties have 80% of their unhoused are unsheltered. No surprise just disappointing that Martin County does not have a shelter or encampment for our unhoused residents. We have to do better. These are people who are moms, dads, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, that find themselves without housing. Lets come up with humane options... #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #helpforneedy #ittakesavillage #kindness #helpforthehomeless #humanesolutions #sufferinginourcommunity #safeandsecureplacetocamp #peopledeserveshelter #AffordableHousing #peopleneedaplacetolive

Here are some ducks that we saw at Memorial Park on Monday. Ducks can rest, and nest at the park. It is illegal for our unhoused folks to fall asleep at the park. Let's get a safe place for our unhoused folks to rest and put their head down without being afraid of being arrested. #TentCityHelpers #safeplacetocamp #homelessnotcriminals #sheltersneedednow #poornotcrimminals #ittakesavillage💖

Here is the Tent City Helpers crew and friends at Memorial park. We have from left to right, Gail, Graham, Jerry, Bradly, Yo, Dee, Roshanda, Robert, Kathy, Brenda and London. It is so great to see one of our friends commit to being sober. The change is remarkable! #soberityrocks #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #ittakesavillage #bestvolunteers #helpforthehomeless #proudofcrew #kindness #sobriety

Bradly's poem "Keep Truckin". Being kind and helpful is the way to go.... #TentCityHelpers #influencersfortheunhoused #kindandcaring #poetry #downonyourluck #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️

Thanks to Brenda Gonzalez for making and serving this delicious meal. We served 56 people who are unhoused. We have served 729 meals this year. We met 6 people who were new to us. We get asked all the time where can someone put a tent. The only legal place to put a tent is at the camping grounds. All the camping grounds have a limited stay of 2 weeks in a row and a total of 3 weeks for the year. There are no safe, legal places to put up a tent to live in. We need a encampment or shelter. People are suffering... #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #humanesolutions #sufferinginourcommunity #weneedsheltershere #safeandsecureplacetocamp #feedingthehomeless❤️ #caringandcompassionatecommunity #BeABlessingToOthers

Here is Roshada and Tony at our Flagler stop on Monday. Roshada is an outreach worker for Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council and she comes around with us on our deliveries. The good news is Tony who is a veteran and has been chronically unhoused is in the final stages of getting housing. We were so happy for Tony and Thankful for Roshada’s help. Tony is posing with a lantern and TP he had gotten from us. He received a hot meal of Macaroni and cheese, pulled pork, and a roll. He also got a grocery bag and a cold Gatorade. These are our happy moments we like to share. If you would like to find out more or donate go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and click the donate button. Thanks in advance! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #helpforneedy #ittakesavillage #outreachforhouseless #peopledeserveshelter #AffordableHousing #treasurecoasthomelessservicescouncil #Teamworkmakesthedreamwork

Here we have the crew that went out on Monday. There was enough food for our volunteers to get fed too. Thanks Jerry, Kathy, Penny, Brenda and Vicki for cooking. Everyone finished the evening with a smile and some hearty food in their stomachs. We have great villagers that serve with a happy heart. If you would like to find out more or to donate go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and click the donate button. Thanks in advance!! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #feelthelove❤️ #helpforthehomeless #helpingspirit #outreachforhouseless #humanesolutions #HeroesAmongUs #bestvolunteers #teamwork

This is the reason we keep on keeping on... Someone asked the other day how can you keep going when things are so depressing? We are all Volunteers and work for love. Here is Bridget giving us some love ❤. "Thanks you so much for the bike. I love it. It rides great. I am also grateful for having Tent City Helpers in my life. You have been there when I needed something. Thank you again. BH" We need to do better in providing basic shelter for people struggling. Here is a young woman camping in the woods very vulnerable. We pray each day that our unhoused stay safe. Thank you Bridget for keeping us going!! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #appreciative #peopleneedaplacetolive #weneedsheltershere #peopledeserveshelter #sufferinginourcommunity #safeandsecureplacetocamp #feelthelove❤️

Thanks to Vickie Pamachena for making a delicious meal on Monday. The meal was a casserole of Black Beans, sausage and rice, with homemade cornbread and brownies. It smelled delicious. We served 55 people that are unhoused. Bringing our total of meals served to 673 for 2025. We have seen 180 different individuals that are unhoused just this year. The numbers are growing. We need affordable housing so people can fix their own meals in their own safe place. If you would like to volunteer to cook we have three large and two medium size crock pots we lend out to those who cook for us. Thanks Vickie people appreciate the home cooking! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #goodheart❤ #ittakesavillage #appreciative #peopleneedaplacetolive #weneedsheltershere #AffordableHousing #helpforthehomeless

Thanks to Grand Oaks in Palm City, not only do they pack snack bags for us monthly, they had a car show and had the proceeds go to Tent City Helpers. Such a great facility offering independent residents, assisted living options as well as memory care. The car show was well attended and Grand Oaks raised over $300 for Tent City Helpers. Thanks to Linda Zainitizer for supporting Tent City Helpers and advocating for the unhoused in Martin County. Linda has been organizing the making of snack bags at her assisted living facilities for over 6 years. Thanks to Grand Oaks and their wonderful Therapist Linda Zainitizer!! If you have an organization that would like to raise money for a good cause please call us, 772-341-7553 and we can help with ideas for successful fundraisers. This car show was a great way to give back to the community. If you would like to donate go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and hit the donate button or you can mail us your donation to Tent City Helpers, 900 NW Waterlily PL. Jensen Beach, Fl 34957. Thanks in advance! #GrandOaksPalmCity #givingbacktocommunity #helpingspirit #ittakesavillage #helpingunhousedresidents #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #goodheart❤ #helpforneedy

We are extremely Thankful to the Treasure Coast Progressive Humanitarians. They collected non-perishable food at the very successful Fort Pierce Punk Rock Flea Market. Then they got together and packed a variety of snacks in one gallon bags. These are the snack packs that we include in the grocery bags each week. Brenna brought all the snack bags to us. The second photo all all the snack bags in bins ready to be stored to be used as needed. The Progressive Humanitarians made over 180 snack bags. With serving about 55-60 people that are unhoused a week the snack bags are much needed. Thanks to Brenna, Tomasina, and Dawn for organizing and collecting such a large amount of great non-perishable foods. Thanks for being part of our village! #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #TentCityHelpers #ittakesavillage #appreciative #feedingthehomeless❤️ #caringandcompassionatecommunity #TreasureCoastProgressiveHumanitarians #FortPiercePunkRockFleaMarket

"The Only Way Out" a poem to our unhoused friends from Bradly. Thanks for the positive words Bradly it might be just what someone needs to hear today! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #beabossinyourlife #succeedingwhenyoufall #youarethestar⭐️

Here's a good faith story. "From Homeless to a Marine", with photos of our very special outreach worked Roshada Jones from Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council. https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/2025/03/12/from-homeless-to-marine-how-one-man-used-his-story-to-help-others-treasure-coast/80299766007/

Thanks to Calvary Community Church in Jensen Beach for your continued support! We and our unhoused friends are appreciative of your unwavering financial and moral support. Dee is a volunteer that is committed to serving the unhoused and goes out on deliveries with us on Mondays. Dee is a member of the Calvary Community Church. Thanks to Dee and the Calvary Community Church we are blessed to have you in our village. #TentCityHelpers #caringandcompasionate #community #helpforneedy #ittakesavillage #happysunday #CalvaryChurchJensenBeach #Generouscongregation

Here is our Memorial Park stop. Its great we have outreach workers from both Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council and Rite Life Services to interview people for services. All our unhoused folks got a hot Penne meal from Renato's and Josephine's restaurant, a grocery bag in it a MRE (Meal Ready to Eat), a Leprechaun treat bag, community made snack bag, water, banana, orange and grapes. Then we have a SUV with camping, hygiene supplies, and Marty Bus Passes. It takes a village. If you would like to help us in our mission of serving the unhoused in Martin County and being advocates for change go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and hit the donate button. Getting to the Heart of Homelessness.❤ #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #helpforneedy #ittakesavillage #peopledeserveshelter #humanesolutions #weneedtodobetter #TCHSC #Ritelifeservices #outreachforhouseless #treasurecoasthomelessservicescouncil #nonprofitpartnerships #Teamworkmakesthedreamwork

Bradly our unhoused poet is back with his poem "Just Imagine". We just had a call from one of our unhoused women. She was beaten up by an abusive boyfriend and called the police. She told us that the police let the abuser go even though he has a record of assulting women evidently I have been told by several people. They then arrested her for tresspassing. Who do you call if you are terrified of getting beaten again and you do not want to get arrested? 😢 #TentCityHelpers #helpforneedy #ittakesavillage #peopledeserveshelter #sufferinginourcommunity #peopleneedaplacetolive #helpforthehomeless #AffordableHousing #humanesolutions #weneedsheltershere #weneedtodobetter #safeplacetocamp #influencersfortheunhoused #sheltersneedednow #homelessnotcriminals

"Just as a full moon eclipse is a rare and powerful alignment, our donors and supporters are the essential forces that come together to create meaningful change. The moon's light, even partially hidden, reminds us that even when challenges arise, the steady support of our community ensures that hope and progress continue to shine through." Thank you to our community for the support and donations. Our donors are what makes us shine: Liz Wrocklage-Gonda John Krajkowski Steven Mohring Bonnie Yonkowski Wanda Bresette Kathleen Ahearn Joshus Estes Breanne Manchester Kimberly Reeder Rachel Delekta Jessica Fox Patricia Macpherson Scott Powell Tracy Altieri Donna Murphy Melissa Dallsigh Ashley Lalas Calvary Community Church Roe Baiamonte Karen Hermanspan Pam Groth Gary Groth Unity Church of Jensen Beach Publix Cheri Chauvin Maryanne Centrone and everyone else that has contributed by making snack bags, sharing, liking, following and commenting on our posts. Thank you for the hope you give us in a brighter future. Text written and Photo taken by Gail Harvey President Tent City Helpers

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Happy St. Patrick's Day 🍀! This is Declan and his mom Ashley. Declan started off his Spring break making special Leprechaun bags for our unhoused. The future looks bright with great kids caring about our underserved residents. Thanks mom, Ashley for showing your son the way to be kind! #Leprechaunbagsforunhoused #kindkiddo #tentcityhelpers #stpatricksday2025 #momrolemodel♥️

Here is Bradly our poet... He has a new poem "Last Breath". Bradly uses his poetry to be a voice for our most underserved residents. We appreciate his determination to get out of homelessness and be a voice for others in his situation. He is compassionate and cares for his fellow human beings. #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #goodheart❤ #ittakesavillage #beabossinyourlife #peopleneedaplacetolive #sufferinginourcommunity #peopledeserveshelter

Thanks to Unity of Jensen Beach for your continued support. Your tithes help us feed the people that are unhoused in our area. You walk the talk and are a caring and compassionate congregation. Thank you again for your generous donation! Sunday Services everyone is welcome! ​​​​10 a.m. Unity Church in Jensen Beach 3472 NE SAVANNAH RD. JENSEN BEACH, FL #appreciative #workingtogetherforourhomeless #helpforthehomeless #Blessed #compassionatecommunity #happysunday #unityofjensenbeach

Thanks the team at Benihana for the delicious meals on Mondays. Our friends that are unhoused really appreciated it. We served 54 people that are unhoused on Monday. We have served a total of 563 meals since the beginning of the year. Thanks to Erik Clausen for organizing the meals and committing to preparing a meal once a month. It really does take a village and Thanks Erik for being proactive in helping the local underserved residents. We definitely will be frequenting Benihanas and supporting our partners... To make your reservations go to https://www.benihana.com/reservations/ You will not be disappointed. A Restaurant that has a heart! Thanks Benihana! #TentCityHelpers #Benihana #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #community #ittakesavillage #WorkingTogetherWorks #partnersinhelping #feedingthehomeless #generousvillagers #Kindandcompassionatecommunity

Here is a little Fur baby of one of our houseless friends. He was smelling the good food and had to lick his lips. Yummy food is on the way. Thanks to Nancy Burke who makes sure we have pet food for the fur babies. #TentCityHelpers #hometownfeeling❤️ #ittakesavillage #homelesspuppy If you would like to find out more or would like to donate go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and click the donate button. Thanks in advance!

Here us the crew at Memorial Park. Thanks to our volunteers Graham, Brenda, Kathy, Jerry, and Dee. We appreciate Marty from Rite Life Services meeting us here to help. He is doing outreach and helping our local unhoused. Thanks Bradly for being an advocate for the people that are unhoused. Your poems are amazing. It takes a village and this is ours. ❤ If you would like to find out more or to donate go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and click the donate button. Thanks in advance! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #ittakesavillage #helpforneedy #humanesolutions #AffordableHousing #outreachforhouseless #beabossinyourlife #Ritelifeservices

Everybody loves on our little "Poppy" mascot. Kathy adopted her from Jeff our friend that is unhoused. I was not quick enough to get a photo of the kisses that were just shared. Matt's blood pressure probably just went down with the puppy loving. We all need loving... "and they called it puppy Love 🎵 ... #TentCityHelpers #cleanhappypuppy #nolongerhomelesspuppy #poornotcrimminals #safeandsecureplacetocamp #outreachforhouseless

We are so proud of Alan Jacobsen's donations of snack bags. Alan is a Junior at Jensen Beach High School and has also earned volunteer hours shopping for and assembling snack Packs for Tent City Helpers to distribute. Alan has a real interest in helping the unhoused in Florida. He and his team of classmates in his Engineering class were working on an app that would have all the resources that unhoused people could call upon. This young man makes the future look brighter for the unhoused. Thanks Alan!! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #ittakesavillage #feedingthehomeless #kindandcaring

This is one of my favorite photos of Beau (Bo) Calvin Wiggins. We had a big straw hat for him on this day. He was always kind, funny and appreciative. We will miss you. Born 1-27-1965 and made his transition on February 21st at 3:50 AM. He managed to keep his good attitude even though he was surviving cancer and chemo treatments living outdoors. Beau was an amazing person with a beautiful soul ... #TentCityHelpers #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #peopleneedaplacetolive #AffordableHousing #appreciative #humanesolutions #weneedsheltershere #peopledeserveshelter #sufferinginourcommunity #weneedtodobetter #bigsmile

This is our Marine Cowboy Cinderfella at Winn Dixie, Monday. This Marine was able to trade in his worn cowboy boots for a pair of new Bomba Socks (we get donated from Bomba) and new tennis shoes. Thank you to our donors who donate new tennis shoes. They are really appreciated ... When you have only one pair of shoes it is special for them to be new. We appreciate our donors. #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #veteransneedhousing #AffordableHousing

This was one of the 61 meals served provided by Charlie's Neighborhood Bar and Grill this Monday. It smelled so delicious. There are a few minutes of heavenly silence after a meal is served. It is hungry people enjoying delicious food prepared by a caring and compassionate crew at Charlie's. They can feel the caring that went into the preparation. Thanks to Donald Orr for organizing this partnership! #feelthelove❤️ #feedingthehomeless❤️ #appreciative #HeroesAmongUs #BeABlessingToOthers #Teamworkmakesthedreamwork #tentcityhelpers

You are the Boss of your life! Bradly Borozny, Tent City Helpers's Influencer. #TentCityHelpers #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #partnersinhelping #peopleneedaplacetolive #safeplacetocamp #influencersfortheunhoused #beabossinyourlife

Luc's technique when approached by police. "Like anything in life, its my go to, I make people laugh.... " *Words of Wisdom for us all. Make people laugh. We all need more laughter in our lives. Thanks, Luc

How lucky 🍀are we to have the legendary Donald Orr join us at Tent City Helpers. Donald is well known in the unhoused community. He use to serve free meals at Shepard's Park. Here is Donald and Rudy, on Monday catching up with the family news. Witness the Tender Loving Care (TLC) we have with our friends that are unhoused. "We are Family 🎶🎵🎶🎵" If you would like to find out more or to donate go to www.tentcityhelpers.org Thanks in advance! #charliesbarandgrilllstuart #feelthelove❤️ #ittakesavillage💖 #caringandcompassionatecommunity #humanesolutions #partnersinhelping #bestvolunteers #feedingthehomeless #TentCityHelpers

Here is our very special crew serving our local unhoused under the Roosevelt Bridge. We are so happy to have Donny Orr join us. Donny brought the food from the team at Charlie's Neighborhood Bar and Grill. See all the silver aluminum trays! We served 61 people who are unhoused yesterday. We have served 509 meals, Gatorades, grocery bags, Marty bus passes and camping equipment in 2025. We are made up of all volunteers that are trying to get to the heart of homelessness. If you would like to find out more or to donate go to www.tentcityhelpers.com and hit the donate button. Your donation will directly go to providing the basics to our most underserved residents. Thanks in advance! #charliesbarandgrilllstuart #caringandcompassionatecommunity #ittakesavillage💖 #feelthelove❤️ #feedingthehomeless❤️ #peopleneedaplacetolive #teamwork #proudofcrew #TentCityHelpers #outreachforhomeless

This was our Burger King stop, last Monday. Leslie and Sandy love all the dogs. We will be out today as we are every Monday. Charlie's Restaurant is providing the meal. We are so excited to have Donny on board. We served 50 people that are unhoused last week even though it was raining part of the deliveries. Today we start at Flagler Park at 3 pm. We will put the schedule in the comments. #tentcityhelpers #ittakesavillage #charliesbarandgrilllstuart #caringandcompasionate

Bradly delivers another powerful poem "Shelter Me". We need a shelter in Martin County, many people are dying... over the last 6 years we have known too many unhoused people die prematurely..

Thanks to our crew! Delivering 66 meals and much more. We are a caring and compassionate group. We give Tender Loving Care (TLC)… If you would like to find out more or donate go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and click the donate button. Thanks in advance! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #helpforneedy

We are starting the Point In Time Surveys (PIT) today, February 20th at 12 noon until 12 noon tomorrow. If you are unhoused in Martin County please reach out to be counted. There will be surveys at LAHIA and other agencies. This is important to be able to get a count on residents that are unhoused. We are doing telephone interviews today for the PIT. If you live in Martin County and are unhoused please call us at 772-341-7553 to complete a survey over the phone. We have some goodies to hand out on Monday for whoever calls us and completes the surveys. We have gift cards, Marty Bus Passes, back packs and more. Call us to be counted. If the phone is busy please leave a number and we will call back. Thanks, Gail Harvey Pres. Tent City Helpers

Here are our "Influencers" supporting the unhoused at Memorial park yesterday! From left to right our new volunteer Effie, Roshada from the Treasure Coast Services Council, Danny Collins a local Influencer that just celebrated 100,000 followers, Bradly our poet and Marty an outreach worker for Rite Life Services. We are thrilled to have outreach services join us on our deliveries. We served 66 people who are unhoused. This bringing our total meals served to 398 this year. The number grows... If you would like to find out more follow us on Facebook Tent City Helpers , Instagram and we have a group page @TENT CITY HELPERS. Our webpage is www.tentcityhelpers.org there you can click the donate button if you are interested in donating to our local 501(c)3. We are all volunteers so your donation goes directly to feeding and emergency basics for our local unhoused residents. #influencersfortheunhoused #heartsofgold #caringandcompassionatecommunity #weneedsheltershere #safeplacetocamp #AffordableHousingneeded #DannyCollins

Feel the Love. Here is Dee and a new friend that is unhoused. He was very happy to get a tent, hygiene supplies and a Valentine grocery bag from Tent City Helpers but then he realized Dee had the Marty Bus Passes. They had a moment 💞. I was happy to be able to photograph and witness that heart felt hug. We need a shelter or legal camp area for those who are unhoused. We need to be a humane community that cares for our unhoused residents. We are all volunteers and only provide the very basics and some Tender Loving Care. ❤ If you would like to find out more or to donate go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and hit the donate button. Thanks in advance! Gail Harvey President Tent City Helpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #TentCityHelpers #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #goodheart❤ #ittakesavillage #appreciative #peopledeserveshelter #humanesolutions

Sharing some of the puppy love this Valentine. Here is Kathy one of our volunteers that adopted Poppy (Lucky) from Jeffery one of our friends that are unhoused. This is true Love! Poppy now is our little mascot and gives love where ever she goes. This was our Winn-Dixie stop. Happy Valentines Day from us to you ❤. #nolongerhomelesspuppy #ittakesavillage💖 #caringcompassionate #cleanhappypuppy #tentcityhelpers #feelthelove❤️ #happyvalentinesday2025

We saw 60 people on Monday. They all got a sub, chips, cold Gatorade, hygiene supplies and camping basics as needed. We had special Valentine bags! Thanks to our volunteers Amber, Beth and Monica for packing them. Thanks to our community groups that donate snack bags and thanks to the Treasure Coast Good Bank for the MREs and Subs! It takes a village of caring and compassionate people! #TentCityHelpers #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #helpforneedy #ittakesavillage #happyvalentinesday2025

We are excited to announce our partnership with Charlie's Neighborhood Bar and Grill. Donny Orr the owner of Charlie's contacted us and provided the delicious meal last Monday. This was the Burger King and we had some full happy campers. Donny has volunteered his team at Charlie's to provide a meal once a month for our local unhoused residents. We are thrilled to have another restaurant on board in helping our unhoused residents. Let us support our partners. Charlie's is located between Salerno Rd and Pomeroy St. at 400 SE Parrot Cir. Stuart, Fl. You can call at 772-288-4326 and book a table. You are sure to have a great time. #charliesneighborhoodbarandgrill #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #community #ittakesavillage #appreciative #partnersinhelping

Thanks to Amy Freese for organizing her kids to make some snack packs. Thanks to Lilly, and Cooper Freese and London Borrico you did an awesome job! Three big bins!! 's Look the good example of Snack Packs; *Protein (2 sources, Vienna sausages and Tuna, wow), *soft Granola bar, *fruit, *Whole wheat Chips and a *spoon. * A Gold Star ⭐ for the Freeses and London Thanks for being part of our caring and compassionate Village! #TentCityHelpers #caringandcompasionate #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #hometownfeeling❤️ #ittakesavillage #feedingthehomeless❤️

We met, William, another Army veteran at Flagler Park. We asked what he needed he said everything. So he had a meal, took a bag of groceries (with community made snack packs), a cold Gatorade, a tent, sleeping bag, a flash light, bug spray, pair of jeans his size and an army duffle we had that had just been donated. We also gave him Kudos and TLC. We wish there was a shelter for this man that served our country. Our community should at least have a safe and secure camping encampment for our unhoused residents to get back on their feet again. Now he will try to find a place to hide at in the woods, not too far from conveniences. It is a bit of a cat and mouse sad game. He will try to survive and make a living trying to not have law enforcement find out where he is putting his head down at night. He can get Trespassed and have to move or possibly arrested or worse incarcerated. Our unhoused residents are not criminals. They need services and a safe place to lay their head down. If you would like to find out more or to donate go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and hit the donate button. Thanks in advance! #TentCityHelpers #ittakesavillage #HeroesAmongUs #peopledeserveshelter #peopleneedaplacetolive #sheltersneedednow #homelessnotcriminals #morepeoplehomeless #poornotcrimminals #sufferinginourcommunity

Thanks to Sandy for donating this bike and to Carl who makes sure the bikes are running well. This young lady works and the bike will make it easier for her to get there and back. The bike also has a cool foldable basket on it. It will be useful when she picks up groceries to take to her camp. Thanks Sandy and Carl! If you have a bike you would like to donate call Carl at 518-947-0227. #TentCityHelpers #ittakesavillage #appreciative #teamwork #veteransneedhousing #AffordableHousing #safeandsecureplacetocamp #caringandcompassionate

If you look at Tent City Helpers FB page you will see a photo of a girl packing a snack bag. This is where Bradly got his inspiration. He is truly a struggling poet that is unhoused. If you would like to help Bradly out or donate to us go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and type Bradly in the text box and we will make sure he gets it.

This was our Memorial Park Stop last week. Marty, from Rite Life Services, joined us. He is providing outreach to those individuals that are needing services. Rite Life Services has provided help and housing for several of our chronic unhoused individuals. They do amazing things. Go to www.ritelifeservices.org to find out more or call the Stuart office at 772-241-5761, the Okeechobee office at 863-623-4270. They have a Peer Respite that is like a bed and breakfast, in Port St. Lucie containing 8 beds. The Respite is for people experiencing mental health stress. It is a short term stay to gather positivity, wellness and peer and emotional support while taking the time to gain a new plan of action or coping skills. Peer Respite phone number 863-261-0835. A great place to start your recovery. #Ritelifeservices #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #humanesolutions #partnersinhelping

Here is Rudy who is super happy we found the perfect shirt for him. Rudy loves Hawaiian shirts. We found this one at the Antique Show for $5. It was well worth it to see the smile on Rudy's face! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #ittakesavillage #appreciative #BeABlessingToOthers #outreachforhouseless

Here was the crew on Monday at Flagler Park. Here are two of our veterans that we served. We have pictured left to right.. myself, Darryl (veteran), Graham, William (veteran), Jerry, Vicki, Leslie, Carly and London. We appreciate the opportunity to serve those who served our country. #TentCityHelpers #ittakesavillage #HeroesAmongUs #veteransneedhousing #weneedtodobetter #peopledeserveshelter #proudofcrew #teamwork

We served 57 people that are unhoused on Monday. Our cook was not well so we purchased Publix Ultimate Subs. This gentleman made this delicious concoction with the Cheetos and sub. Vicki made homemade apple crumble for dessert. If you would like to sponsor a meal, donate $220 for a half a sub for 58 people. You can send us a check or go to our website and hit the donate button. mailing address Tent City Helpers 900 NW Waterlily Pl Jensen Beach, Fl 34957 or go to www.tentcityhelper.org and hit the donate button. Type in the text box sponsor a meal. Thanks in advance! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #ittakesavillage #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #caringandcompasionate #feedingthehomeless❤️

Here is one of our friends without housing, Frank, giving us thanks to the Lord for us giving him a transistor radio at Christmas time. Thank you to our donors who donated during Giving Tuesday making the gifts of radios possible. We serve some very kind and appreciative people. Thank you Lord! P.S. Isn't neat how Frank's hand is illuminated... #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #appreciative #caringandcompassionatecommunity #BeABlessingToOthers #Teamworkmakesthedreamwork

Here is Ryan and Roshada from Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council. We were happy to have Roshada travel with us to collect information to see what services they can provide to help our local houseless residents. Ryan is a veteran and it makes us so happy to facilitate this relationship. We hope that housing is in Ryan's near future. If you would like to find out more about us or to donate go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and hit the donate button. Thanks in advance! #ittakesavillage #HeroesAmongUs #AffordableHousing #outreachforhouseless #WorkingTogetherWorks #peopleneedaplacetolive #sheltersneedednow #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #veteransneedhousing #treasurecoasthomelessservicescouncil

The 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR to Congress) *Key Findings - One in every three individuals experiencing homelessness reported having experienced chronic patterns of homelessness, or 152,585 people. This is the highest number of individuals experiencing chronic patterns of homelessness counted in the PIT. Individuals experiencing chronic patterns of homelessness have increased by 27 percent since data was first collected in 2007. Sixty-five percent of all individuals experiencing chronic patterns of homelessness, or more than 99,500 people, were counted in unsheltered locations. This is also the highest number recorded since data collection began.

Thanks to Cher Bladz who made us snack bags. She added a foil wrapped coffee pod with a note explaining that they can be burnt to keep mosquitoes away. She also included a penny from Heaven taped to a heart. We have such kind people in our followers and volunteers. Here Cher is with our mascot Dolly (the stuffed ninja hamster). Thanks Cher, and her tiny puppy for thinking of others less fortunate during these cold nights. #TentCityHelpers #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #goodheart❤ #ittakesavillage

Thanks to Kathy Ahearn for donating this great bike. It was Ryan's birthday last week and we delivered him the bike this week. *Even though the HUD report to Congress stated that veterans are the only group of our country wide groups of homeless that the numbers have improved. Due to specific federal programs targeting veterans. Ryan is a veteran. He texted us this photo of himself in his uniform (So young, brave, and handsome). He included a nice Thank You note. We have to do better as a community to help getting veterans out of the woods. #TentCityHelpers #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #appreciative #peopledeserveshelter #weneedtodobetter #safeandsecureplacetocamp #AffordableHousing #homelessnotcriminals #outreachforhouseless #HeroesAmongUs

The 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR to Congress) Key Findings - People who identify as Black, African American, or African continue to be overrepresented among the population experiencing homelessness. People who identify as Black made up just 12 percent of the total U.S. population and 21 percent of the U.S. population living in poverty but were 32 percent of all people experiencing homelessness. However, the share of people experiencing homelessness who identify as Black (of any ethnicity) decreased from 37 percent of all people experiencing homelessness in 2023. *This change could partially be due to changes in the way race and ethnicity was reported this year and the inclusion of additional reporting categories. However, in recent years, many Communities of Care (CoCs) have engaged in additional technical assistance to correct for bias in the allocation of housing and prevention resources. This decline could also reflect the effects of those and other local efforts to more fairly distribute resources.

The 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR to Congress) *Key Findings - About one in every five people experiencing homelessness on a single night in 2024 was age 55 or older. More than 104,000 people experiencing homelessness were aged 55 to 64, and just over 42,150 people were over age 64. Nearly half of adults aged 55 or older (46%) were experiencing unsheltered homelessness in places not meant for human habitation.

The 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR to Congress) *Key Findings - Finally good news!! Veterans were the only population to report continued declines in homelessness. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of veterans experiencing homelessness declined by eight percent, or 2,692 fewer veterans. The number of veterans experiencing homelessness has declined by 55 percent since data collection about veteran homelessness began in 2009. The declines in sheltered and unsheltered experiences of homelessness were similar, (56% and 54%). These declines are the result of targeted and sustained funding to reduce veteran homelessness.

The 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR to Congress) *Key Findings - Nearly 150,000 children experienced homelessness on a single night in 2024, reflecting a 33 percent increase (or 32,618 more children) over 2023. Between 2023 and 2024, children (under the age of 18) were the age group that experienced the largest increase in homelessness.

Our unhoused poet friend Bradly. “One and the Same”… to find out more about us or to donate go to www.Tentcityhelpers.org and click the donate button.. #tentcityhelpers #ittakesavillage #goodheart❤ #community

The 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR to Congress) *Key Findings - People in families with children had the largest single year increase in homelessness. Between 2023 and 2024, 39 percent more people in families with children experienced homelessness. Overall, the number of people experiencing homelessness increased by 18 percent.

The 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR to Congress) *Key Findings - Nearly all populations reached record levels. Homelessness among people in families with children, individuals, individuals with chronic patterns of homelessness, people staying in unsheltered locations, people staying in sheltered locations, and unaccompanied youth all reached the highest recorded numbers in 2024.

The 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR to Congress) *Key Findings - The number of people experiencing homelessness on a single night in 2024 was the highest ever recorded. A total of 771,480 people – or about 23 of every 10,000 people in the United States – experienced homelessness in an emergency shelter, safe haven, transitional housing program, or in unsheltered locations across the country. Several factors likely contributed to this historically high number. Our worsening national affordable housing crisis, rising inflation, stagnating wages among middle- and lower-income households, and the persisting effects of systemic racism have stretched homelessness services systems to their limits. Additional public health crises, natural disasters that displaced people from their homes, rising numbers of people immigrating to the U.S., and the end to homelessness prevention programs put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the end of the expanded child tax credit, have exacerbated this already stressed system.

Happy MLK day! Let each of us serve in some way that makes the planet just a bit better to live in… feel free to contact us for volunteering, cooking or packing snack bags for our local unhoused residents… 772-341-7553.

We will be going out today for our deliveries. Thanks to our volunteers from last week, Vicki, Stephanie, Leslie, Jan, Jerry, Monty, and Brenda. Your warm hearted smiles makes everyone feel a bit better. Tony is showing off his newly acquired supplies and meal to go. We served 52 people at our six stops. if you would like to find out more or to donate go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and click the donate button. Thanks in advance! Gail Harvey President Tent City Helpers #TentCityHelpers #caringandcompasionate #helpforneedy #ittakesavillage #WeNeedYoDoBetter #bigsmile #proudofcrew #teamwork

Thanks to Stephanie who cooked chicken parmesan, homemade cookies, served with grapes and a roll. Stephanie and her mom served the meals to 52 of our local friends that are unhoused. We also served a cold Gatorade, a grocery bag and camping supplies. We have 3 large Crock Pots and 2 smaller ones. If you or anyone you know would like to cook for us give us a call at 772-341-7553 and we can arrange it. We have very appreciative and hungry clientele. Thanks in advance! #TentCityHelpers #hometownfeeling❤️ #ittakesavillage #appreciative #bestvolunteers #feedingthehomeless

This is the articulated Thanks and Appreciation we receive every week. Some of the appreciation is shown in a smile, a “thanks”, “God bless you” “you’re an angel”. This is a beautiful Thank You note from our friends, who is a senior living out of her van, Jan. Thanks Jan for always telling us how much you appreciate us and writing us beautiful Thank you notes. It is a privilege knowing you 💕.

One of our friends who is unhoused sent us this photo yesterday thanking us for their tent. It warms our heart knowing that on a cold night we have helped keeping them warm. Through a donation earlier we were able to give all our campers a new zip up the front hoodie and a pair of sweat pants to keep them warm. We are all volunteers so every dollar donated goes toward helping the unhoused. If you would like to donate to our non-profit that is a 501(c)(3) go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and click the donate button. Thanks in advance!

Thanks to our supporter and friend Mary Ellen for buying an electric bike for our poet friend who is unhoused. Bradly was really happy to be blessed with such a generous gift to honor our friend Ann Malone who made her transition on Saturday. Ann was a happy fun character that would appreciate a memorial of an electric bike for a talented unhoused man. We will miss you Ann… and Bradly will have transportation to get to work. #TentCityHelpers #caringandcompasionate #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #ittakesavillage

Bradly speaks from the heart with his articulate poem. We have to do better as a community.

We will be doing our Monday deliveries tomorrow. If you are unhoused and need a meal, groceries and/or camping supplies meet up with us… schedule in the comments…. #tentcityhelpers # #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #WorkingTogetherWorks #feedingthehomeless❤️

These were the photos of us in the TCPalm story, great job Jack Lemnus!

Here is the interview on WPTV on Tuesday. Thanks to Darlene for recording it for us. I didn’t see it live…. #peopledeserveshelter #morepeoplehomeless #weneedtodobetter #tentcityhelpers

Wow such hearty food on a cold afternoon. Thanks Vicki for preparing and serving this delicious chicken dinner for the for the over 50 unhoused residents we served on Monday! You are a great asset to Tent City Helpers!! #feedingthehomeless❤️ #caringandcompassionate #WorkingTogetherWorks #weneedtodobetter #morepeoplehomeless #peopledeserveshelter #peopleneedaplacetolive #appreciative

One of our unhoused friends sharing his poem… Please take 2 minutes and listen to this extraordinary poet. #unhousedneighbors #WeNeedYoDoBetter #tentcityhelpers #poetry #unhousedpoet

This was Bradly yesterday, one of our friends who is unhoused. Listen to his struggle. We need to do better as a caring and compassionate community. #unhousedneighbors #caringandcompassionatecommunity #tentcityhelpers #WeNeedYoDoBetter

Our local Artist is at it again! Becki Dowd painted this magnet of our supported Tom Pine. It says, "Be the reason someone believes there are still good people in the world - Thank you, Tom". Tom is a veteran and has been making us snack bags for over a year. It just shows how one person can make a difference. Thanks, Becki and Tom #artistforjustice #TentCityHelpers #WorkingTogetherWorks #generousvillagers #bestvolunteers #Tentcityhelpers #caringandcompassionate #feedingthehomeless #feedingthehomeless❤️ #caringandcompassionatecommunity

We want to thank Unity Church of Jensen Beach. They have donated tithes to us this month again. They have moved to the free standing building behind CVS in Jensen Beach on the same side as Winn Dixie. Our non-profit is not associated with one church, we are nondenominational. We accept all help and donations from all congregations that care about our homeless community. Unity of Jensen Beach is a caring and compassionate Church. All are welcome to their 10 am service. They are in the The Pineapple Chalet, at 3472 NE Savannah Rd, Jensen Beach, FL 34957 Their Phone is: (772) 934-6338

A camp like this one, is where a quiet woman and her dog were raided by the police a few days ago. First a helicopter then two 4-wheelers came to give her a trespass notice. They had to move somewhere else in 48 hours. She called us crying saying, 1. I have no addictions, 2. I have just lost my job. 3. I have a college degree 4. Where can I go? The police evidently told here to go to "The Source" in Vero. When we went to the Source they said they keep getting more and more people from Martin County referred to them and why does Martin County not implement their own Services for the houseless. This woman has lived in Martin County for over 24 years and does not want to move to Vero Beach for a night on the Dignity Bus. We must come together as a community and get our local government to follow through on House Bill 1365. It took effect Oct. 1 2024 and makes it illegal for anyone to sleep or camp outside without a permit in Florida. It also requires camping areas. Municipalities must set up camping areas for the homeless community. These areas must be approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families and include: *Security *Behavioral Health Services *Bathrooms and running water So far we have heard nothing from our community leaders. They seem to be afraid that other unhoused people will come here if we have services, but in actuality we are sending our residents to other counties to burden their resources. The Martin County Fairgrounds would be a great asset in putting in a safe and secure camping area, where resources could gather and help those in need. Homelessness should not be criminalized. We need to help people out of homelessness not punish them with jail time... #humanesolutions #homelessnotcriminals #safeandsecureplacetocamp #helpforneedy #TentCityHelpers #shelterforpeoplewhoarehomeless #WorkingTogetherWorks #peopleneedaplacetolive #morepeoplehomeless #peopledeserveshelter #weneedtodobetter #AffordableHousing #poornotcrimminals #sufferinginourcommunity

Here is our friend Brett and his pup. Brett scored one of the zip up the front Sweatshirts we had been distributing. Everyone that has visited us for the last three weeks have gotten a new zip up the front sweatshirt, or sweat pants. Thanks to our generous donors that financed the new Sweat Shirts and Sweat Pants. Brett looks like a model out of a surfing magazine! He is now so matching with his blues... ❤ #appreciative #TentCityHelpers #Kindandcompassionatecommunity #generousvillagers #homelesspuppy #bigsmile #BeABlessingToOthers

Jimmy Carter building in Heaven. "Habitat for Heaven", He will be missed...

Just like we have been experiencing in Martin County. What are our local government officials doing to combat this complex issue?

Thanks to Carlos and Anthony for fixing 3 large crock pots of Black beans, sausage, and rice on the last Monday of the year. They also made the most delicious homemade Holiday Cookies. Thanks to Vicki who loaded the pots into her truck and served up the meals at all our stops. 59 meals served to very appreciative diners without housing. It takes a village and we are so appreciative of our volunteers!! #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #goodheart❤ #tentcityhelpers #ittakesavillage #seasonofgiving #proudofcrew #Teamworkmakesthedreamwork #appreciative

We ended the year serving 2,637 meals to our friends that struggle with housing. We have given out as many grocery bags and camping supplies. Thanks to everyone this year that has help this happen! May we have better living options for our houseless friends in 2025! #betterhousing #shelters #wehavetodobetter #AffordableHousing #tentcityhelpers #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

Merry Christmas 🎄. Thanks to Carl who donated and fixed this bike up. Thanks to Vicki for delivering the bike to our friend Christy. Christy has put the work into having progress. She is doing what she needs to do to start a new sober life for 2025. We are so proud of her! #hometownfeeling❤️ #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #christmasspirit #seasonofgiving

Just a reminder this Christmas that Jesus was born homeless 💕. Here is Jerry our board member and Marcus my son from Tennessee helping with our Christ mas deliveries. Be the light in someone’s world 🌎.