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Here we are meeting up at Memorial Park with Jack Lemnus, reporter and Crystal Vender Weit photographer for the TCPalm. Jack interviewed Gabby and Dorsey while Rhoshanda and I walked around with Aaliyah. So looking forward to see the talented Crystal and Jack put together a great news article and fabulous photos of such a loving family. Stay tuned for a great looking news article! #TentCityHelpers #hometownfeeling❤️ #tcpalm #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #ittakesavillage #prayerforunhousedfamily #Treasurecoastservicescouncil

We WILL be delivering today. It is cold but Donny from Charlie’s Bar and Grill is cooking a hot meal tonight. The cold weather shelter, at Gertrude Walden’s Daycare Center, will be open tonight, Monday at 5pm. Need to leave by 8pm. Here’s a photo I took last night of the Full Snow Moon 🌕. It was a freezing Snow Moon. Stay warm 💕 With warm regards, Gail Harvey #TentCityHelpers #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #helpforneedy #ittakesavillage

Here is Jerry and Martha distributing the grocery bags with a cold drink (we may have to get coffee for this Monday). In every grocery bag is a bannana (Thanks to Cheri and Mary Ann), a bottle of water, a pop off the top can of spaghetti/ravioli, and a community made snack bag. A community made snack bag is made by individuals or a group of people that fill a zip lock gallon bag with nonperishable snacks including an item with protein. Many times people from the community write encouraging notes and put them inside the snack bag. 🥰 Then Jerry brings out a cooler with Gatorades, Tea and Boost drinks. We gave out 52 grocery bags, and drinks on Monday. We serve some very kind, appreciative folks that are down on their luck 🍀. Thanks Jerry and Martha for making sure everyone gets food to take home. We know someone is really hungry when they will be talking to us, get their grocery bag, reach in for the banana and start eating it right away... #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #goodheart❤ #ittakesavillage

This is an amazing photo. Gabby said that she loves Memorial Park because that is where her coworkers at Willie Gary's law office gave her a celebration of life for her daughter that passed on unexpectantly 2 1/2 years ago. This photo has a rainbow aura around Gabby, Dorsey and Aaliyah. None of the other photos has this distinct visual aura. Perhaps its Gabby's daughter and Aaliyah's deceased sister photo bombing the photo? What do you think?? #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #rainbowaura #communicationfromheart #beautifulfamily #wrappedinlove❤️🎁

Two miracles and counting... We went to the park to meet Gabby, Dorsey and family for an interview with Jack Lemnus, a reporter for TCPalm. Rhoshanda and I walked around with Aaliyah. She repeated "Ball" "Ball" "Ball" as we walked. I was wishing I had packed a ball in my car. But then we spotted a stray tennis ball. Rhoshanda commented saying it was a miracle that Aaliyah manifested the balls into being by her repeating it. Then at the back of the court she found another tennis ball. It was like two Miracles!! Now we just need to get Aaliyah to say "housing", "housing" "housing" to manifest a place for her and her family to stay indoors. For our next miracle!! #TentCityHelpers #miracleballs #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage

Thanks to Josh and Breanne Manchester-Estes for cooking a hot home made meal for us on Monday. It smelled delicious and got quite a few comments on its great flavor. A Beef and Brocolli casserole, mashed potatoes and homemade brownies. We served 62 appreciative people on Monday. We also distributed 6 tents, 2 back packs, linen, 2 sleeping bags, batteries, lots of socks, and cold weather clothing. Everyone also recieved a grocery bag that includes our Community Snack Bags. #greatgenerouscook #ittakesavillage #caringandcompassionatecommunity #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness

Here's the crew that went out on Monday. Team Work makes the Dream Work! We fed and helped out 52 people at our 6 stops. We thank all of our volunteers that come out each week. If you are wanting to find out more about us or to donate go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and hit the donate button. We thank you in advance!! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #beautifulpeople

Yesterday was the day for the Point-in-Time Survey. We all worked together interviewing people that are unhoused. This information is used by Housing and Urban development. It is federally required, comprehensive survey or individuals experiencing homelessness on a single night. Local Continuums of Care (CoCs) use this data to understand homelessness trends, inform policy and secure funding. We have so many people that are unhoused it is hard to survey them all. Rhoshanda and myself worked all day trying to survey everyone that is unhoused. The team went to parks, libraries, Gas stations, causeways, and tent encampments hidden in the woods. Martha and Kathy were on the telephone calling our clients that have phones and filling the survey out over the phone. We have such a dedicated team. Thanks everyone that helped! #PointInTimeSurvey #surveyhomelessness #TentCityHelpers #treasurecoasthomelessservicescouncil #dataisimportant #teamworkmakesthedreamwork💯

Cold weather shelter at Gertrude Walden’s Child Care will be opened at 5pm on Saturday and stay open all day Sunday and Sunday night. Everyone will need to leave by 8am on Monday morning. There will be at least one full meal provided… Please stay warm and safe they say there will be 45 mph winds on Saturday making it even colder than the actual cold temperatures. #TentCityHelpers #ittakesavillage #helpforneedy #coldweathershelters #Martincounty #Martincoldweathershelters

Awe .. a poem of Thanks from Bradly. We are so proud of Bradly he has had his second book printed on Amazon.. we are trying to get him some help with formatting and uploading. Thanks so much Bradly we are so happy you are safe and warm indoors 💕

Aaliyah needs 3 previsits in Miami before her ear surgery. If you would like to donate go to www.tentcityhelpers.org click the donate button and text surgery and we will make sure it gets to Gabby for Aaliyah. Thanks in advance! #tentcityhelpers #ittakesavillage #allapattahflats #housingneeded #sweetgirly

This was last week on Martin Luther King’s Day. We celebrated by serving others MLK would like that we believe. Here is Myself, Jan, Josh, Martha, Barrett and his parents. We will be out delivering today. Please come see us if you are unhoused. Josh and Breanna are making a home cooked meal, plus we have gift cards or a portable radio (until they are gone) for anyone who is unhoused and fills out our survey. Our Schedule is in the comments! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate

Attention if you are unhoused come meet us at one of our stops Monday. We have our annual survey for our data. It takes about ten minutes. If you are unhoused and fill out our survey we have either a gift card or a portable radio (until we run out) as a token of our gratitude for taking the time to have one of our volunteers interview you. Looking forward to seeing you if you are unhoused. We will have a hot meal, groceries and camping gear as well. Stay safe! #TentCityHelpers #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage❤️ #datamatters2026 #sweetsurvey

Thanks Vivian for this sweet thank you letter. We care so much for your son and his sweet little family! It is a privilege for us to help such kind, nice people that have an autistic daughter that are struggling to find housing.

This made us laugh. One of our friends that are unhoused ask me if I could get a tent like this one? I stopped and looked closely, asking what kind of tent is it? Rex said it is one with two heaters. Hum I wasn’t sure if I had seen a tent before with built in heaters. Then I realized he was referring to the ladies in the tent. Haha 🤣 he tricked me and I was being serious…. Too funny! #TentCityHelpers #favoritetent #bulitinheaters #tenthumor

Thanks to Joan who organized Pete and Heather Gurney of the Kiwanis Club of Martin County they made the most delicious elevated chili and rice. Everyone was commenting on how delicious the chili was on this cool Monday evening. Joan provided butter and rolls. I believe Nancie Burke provided the boxes of Girl Scout Cookies (they were left outside our front door). We have such an incredible group of people who work behind the scenes making our delicious food for Mondays. Thank you Pete and Heather Gurney your chili is famous with Tent City Helpers!! #TentCityHelpers #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #helpforneedy #ittakesavillage #givingbacktothecommunity #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors

Cary Clarke gave free haircuts on Monday. We love this awesome barber. Call him at 772-530-3412 for a professional cut from a man that has a heart of gold 💛!! So happy we found him and his service will be a blessing to all he meets. We surely feel blessed!! #tentcityhelpers #xquisitecutbarber #heartofgold #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #haircutsforfolksunhoused #helpingthecommunity

Fantastic News!! We had Gina donate $1,000 and Brenda donate $100 to help with getting Aaliyah's ear surgery. They have to go to Miami for three appointments before surgery and then another trip to Miami for the surgery. Here I am handing Gabby a new backpack for Aaliyah with the donations in the front pocket. Gabby was so choked up and very thankful. Now we just need to find housing for this sweet family so they can leave Jurassic Allapattah Flats campground. Thanks again to Gina and Brenda you will never know how much this will help our sweet girl Aaliyah and her hearing. Thanks for being part of our caring and compassionate community! #TentCityHelpers #caringandcompasionate #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #helpforneedy #hometownfeeling❤️ #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #extraspecialpeople #AllapattahFlatscampground

Here is Ray pretending to be a Pirate ☠ arrrrg.... Why is pirating so additive? They say once ye lose yer first hand, ye get hooked. Thanks to the donor that donated this bike for our favorite Pirate. Thanks to Carl for fixing our bikes up so they are ready to ride! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #ittakesavillage #piratesbike

We will be delivering today. We observe Martin Luther King’s day by serving those in need. Here are some of my Martin Luther King memorial photos. The Memorial in Washington DC and the Civil Rights Museum by the Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther was shot. Very solemn moments of remembrance. A Hero lost too soon….

Thanks to Barrett Morrow (center) who packed snack bags for our folks that are unhoused. He is a National Honor Society member at Stuart Middle School. We really appreciate our local middle school students who help with meeting the needs of our local citizens that are hungry. #TentCityHelpers #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #goodheart❤ #helpforneedy #ittakesavillage #rolemodel

🌍 Our International Crew on Monday — Behind Wawa’s! Pictured left to right: • Myself, Gail Harvey, dual citizen of New Zealand • Bilal, dual citizen of Palestine • Zoya, dual citizen of Iraq • Martha, born in El Salvador and now a U.S. citizen • Sherzod, originally from Russia and now residing in Florida We truly appreciate our volunteers, no matter what country they come from. What we all share is a love for America and a deep compassion for our neighbors in need—especially those without housing. ❤️ A huge thank you to Bilal and Zoya for preparing 55 delicious meals that were served on Monday! ⭐ You are our international rock stars! ⭐ #TentCityHelpers #caringandcompasionate #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #ittakesavillage #helpingthecommunity❤️

🦋 The Butterfly Effect in Action 🦋 A heartfelt thank you to Ryanne Powers-Cavo, the daughter of the man who once used the walker, for ordering and having these much-needed cold weather items delivered to us. 💙 Because of her generosity, we now have socks, string bags, beanies with lights, gloves, and emergency blankets to help those facing the cold. This is the butterfly effect—where a small act can create powerful, far-reaching change. Someone asked us for a walker. We became the conduit to get a donated walker to an unhoused woman. And in return, we were gifted cold weather gear by the daughter of the man who once relied on that same walker. Just like a butterfly’s wings can influence a storm, acts of kindness can create long-term change within a complex system. If you’d like to be part of that ripple effect and help the most vulnerable in our community, please consider donating to our mission. 👉 Visit www.tentcityhelpers.org and click the Donate button 📬 Or mail your donation to: Tent City Helpers 900 NW Waterlily Pl. Jensen Beach, FL 34957 Thank you for helping us make a difference. 💙

Cold weather shelter to open on Thursday evening…. Stay warm! https://www.martin.fl.us/node/49670#main-content

This was our Wawa stop on Monday. Last week, Mandy had asked for a walker for her hip pain. When we got back from deliveries, the same day, I got a text from a follower asking if we could use a walker. Wow the universe answered! the next day we had a walker donated. This week we delivered the walker to Mandy. She was very happy to receive a nice practically new walker. Thanks to the donor we appreciate you and your great timing! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #helpforneedy #ittakesavillage #walkermiracle

This is the Artwork of Mr. Francis Alexander. He had recently lost his job in graphic design and then his car got totaled. I have been gifted several pieces of art from our friend that I treasure. If anyone needs a talented young man to do some graphic design message me and I will make sure Sonny (nickname) gets the information. These are two original artworks that Sonny was working on at Memorial Park. Are not they amazing! #TentCityHelpers #ittakesavillage #reflections #extraspecialpeople #artistforjustice

It’s a shame we have people with Autism and other disabilities living without shelter. We need to do better as a County/Country.

Our last stop at McDonalds. Gail, MacKenna, Ron, Jenn and Donny. We had plenty of food for everyone and served 61 people, we gave out 4 tents, 2 backpacks, 3 tarps, 5 or 6 pairs of socks, sweatshirts, sweat pants, bug spray, batteries, clothing, 2 books, 5 blankets, 1 sleeping bags and various hygiene supplies. Last week one of the gentlemen at this stop asked if we had a nail clipper. When I pulled out a manicure set to give him he said it is a "Christmas Miracle". It is the little things in life like nail clippers, Q-tips, toothbrushes... If you would like to find out more about Tent City Helpers or to donate go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and hit the donate button. Thanks in advance! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #itsthelittlethings #helpforneedy #ittakesavillage #christmasspirit

Thanks to Donny and Jen from Charlie's Neighborhood Bar and Grill who provided the delicious meal. It was a Cuban Sub roll stuffed with sausage, onions and peppers, pasta salad, chips and a Chocolate Chip Cookie. For the first Monday of the year we Served 61 people that struggle to find housing at our 6 stops. If you want to support a caring locally run restaurant you will not be disappointed. Great food at great prices, large portions in a fun casual atmosphere. Many nights they have live bands. Charlie's is located at 400 SE Parrot Circle, Stuart, Fl. #caringrestaurant #givingbacktothecommunity #charliesneighborhoodbarandgrill #tentcityhelpers #ittakesavillage

A huge THANK YOU to Calvary Community Church of Jensen Beach! 💙 They made a very generous donation to Tent City Helpers, helping us support our local residents who are not housed. We are so grateful for their kindness and compassion. Our wonderful volunteer Dee attends Calvary Community Church, and Pastor Bob Cooper warmly welcomes everyone to join them for service at 10:00 AM. 📍 3401 NW Federal Highway, Jensen Beach Thank you again, Calvary Community Church, for making a real difference in our community! 🙏✨ #TentCityHelpers #helpforneedy #Faithinaction #CalvaryCommunityChurch #WalkingTheTalk #caringandcompasionatecommunity

This is our stop at Iglesia Lugares Celestiales church parking lot. We served 53 people that are unhoused. This makes 2,844 meals served this year. We have seen 329 different individuals who struggle finding shelter. Martin County needs a shelter. Too many people suffering. If you would like to find out more or donate go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and click the donate button. Thanks in advance! #TentCityHelpers #caringandcompasionate #helpforneedy #ittakesavillage #safeshelter #unhousedpeopleneedshelter #Thereisnoplaceforus

Thanks to everyone who helped this family out. They bought a new car and our donors came up with $300 to help out. They are still driving back and forth from Allapattah Flats Campground. Aleah had a seizure this morning and the family is traveling to Miami on Monday to see her specialist Doctor. The medication needs to be updated again. This is such a sweet hard working family. They are so appreciative that Tent City Helpers filled their gas tank up and had raised $300. They said that they needed a blessing to even be able to get to their doctor and this enables them to go to Miami. Gabby told us she was not cold camping on those cold nights. She said all the encouraging kind comments in the posts made her warm in heart ♥️. If you would like to donate specifically to help Gabby’s family get out of the Florida Jurassic Allapattah campground you can go to Www.tentcityhelpers.org and hit the donate button, then write a note 📝 for Gabby and we will make sure her sweet, hardworking, appreciative family will get it. Thanks in advance! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #BeABlessingToOthers #prayerforunhoused #AllapattahFlatscampground

Thanks to Mark Brechbill, of the Kiwanis Club of Martin County. He made 60 subs and two crock pots of hot baked Beans. Christina Cunningham provided Oreo cookies for desert. This woman set her things, she received from us, to go get batteries. It evidently was her last night at Safespace and she needed a tent. We need shelters. We need affordable housing...

It was a "Christmas Miracle". This young man at our back of Wawas stop said, "Ma'am is there anyway I could get on our bike waitlist." When I said yes we have a bike tonight he exclaimed, "Its a Christmas Miracle!". We all cheered and said a Christmas Miracle! Then James and Vicki walked over to her truck and unloaded the bike. He was so happy. It made our Christmas Monday delivery extra special... #TentCityHelpers #christmasmiraclesdohappen #caringandcompasionate #community #helpforneedy #ittakesavillage #christmasspirit #seasonofgiving

Great panhandling sign… haha 🤣

Happy New Year!

“As we reflect on the past year, may we learn from our mistakes, strive to do better, and feel gratitude for all that we have. May 2026 bring you joy, happiness, and peace. Keep walking toward the light of goodness.” photo by Octavio (Oats) Reis Neto at Shepards Park #reflections #happynewyear2026 #shepardsparkstuartflorida #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling #bethegoodintheworld🌍

Camping and driving from Allapattah flats has taken a toll on their car. Aleah needs to get to her medical appointments. If anyone has a car or can help please let us know. 772-341-7553 #Tentcityhelpers #ItTakesAVillage #bethegoodintheworld #christmasspirit #carneeded

*update @followers remember Gabby and her family, which includes her teenage daughter with disabilities. She was staying at the Allapattah Flats campground in a tent. Well her car just crapped out and she is stuck at Allapattah Flats. She is in desparate need of a car. Her partner needs to get to work, her daughter needs to get to her medical day care. If anyone can help please contact us at 772-341-7553. This is a super sweet family that are just down on their Luck 🍀 #TentCityHelpers #community #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #ittakesavillage

*Attention. Cold Weather Shelter at Gertrude Walden site will be open tonight and tomorrow night. Transportation from LAHIA at 5:30…

Thanks to Nancy Scheidegger, Michelle Dadko, Eileen Krivokopich, Anne Elliot, and Cathy Uzar for making Christmas Stockings for "all" our people that are unhoused. They put hygiene bags, flashlights and wipes in each stocking. The Order of the Daughter of the King also donated some stockings that had soap and wash cloths in them. They were really appreciated by our folks! Merry Christmas to all! #TentCityHelpers #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #helpforneedy #christmasspirit #seasonofgiving

Here is the back of our SUV filled with camping supplies . We take out Tents, Tarps, backpacks, blankets, sleeping bags, a medicine bin, cat food. Not pictured are the mini library, Bomba socks, batteries, clothing, hygiene supplies, bug spray and portable radios. In the other car we have the grocery bags, and cold drinks. The third car has the meal that we serve. If you are interested in donating you can go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and click the donate button. Thanks in advance. #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #community #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #ittakesavillage #helpforneedy #seasonofgiving

This cart was attached to one of the bikes we had previously donated and then distributed. Well we were able to give this couple a hot delicious meal, homemade cookies, a loaf of homemade pumpkin bread, and a grocery bag of food. They also received the camping supplies that they needed. This helps us put the Merry into our Christmas! By giving you receive more back. if you are interested in finding out more or donating go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and hit the donate button. Thanks in advance! #caringandcompasionate #seasonofgiving #christmasspirit #ittakesavillage #helpforneedy

Merry Christmas from Tent City Helpers! #caringforthecommunity #HopeInAction #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #HometownFeeling #helpingthecommunity❤️

Photos of our Christmas deliveries on Monday. Rhoshanda, Dee, MacKenna, Josh, and a gentleman getting his Christmas treats including a tent and sleeping bag. We did a great job bringing joy to our residents that are struggling. Thanks to everyone that makes our weekly deliveries possible. #TentCityHelpers #christmasspirit #seasonofgiving #ittakesavillage #helpforneedy #caringandcompassionatecommunity #BeABlessingToOthers

This is a gentleman that enjoyed his Christmas delivery. Everyone that met us at our 6 stops received an AM FM portable radio, a filled stocking, Christmas cards, and a delicious meal, homemade cookies, a loaf of pumpkin bread and our usual supplies as needed. William also needed a blanket and desired this book from our mini library. Merry Christmas!! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #seasonofgiving #christmasspirit

Merry Christmas to everyone, from our morning volunteers. Amber and Monica packing the snack bags. Thanks to Cheri and Mary Ann that provide us with bananas every week. Thanks to Carole and Pat for sorting clothes, and restocking the bins we take out each week. We have an incredible tribe of caring and compassionate people that volunteer for us each and every week. #TentCityHelpers #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #seasonofgiving #christmasspirit

Merry Christmas from our crew at Memorial Park to all our followers. Thanks to Breanne Manchester-Estes for cooking a delicious meal. It smelled wonderful and received many compliments. She and her husband, Josh served the meal to 53 people that struggle with housing. We have served 2,791 meals this year. #TentCityHelpers #seasonofgiving #ittakesavillage #christmasspirit #helpforneedy #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #caringandcompasionate

The sweetest photo ever! This was sent to me from our friend that was camping at Allapattah Flats with her two daughters and partner. MacKenna took all the Christmas goodies and meals to the hotel that Gabby and her family are at. Between Family Promise and Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council they were able to put this sweet family in a hotel. Yes, it is a Christmas Miracle!!! * We also provided this little tree and Gabby said it will be her favorite Christmas tree ever. We love this appreciative family. Remember this Christmas that the little things you do may make a big impact on someone... 🎄 #TentCityHelpers #ChristmasMiracle #Treasurecoastservicescouncil #FamilyPromise #safeshelter

Merry Christmas Eve On this quiet Christmas Eve, kindness becomes our only shelter, and hope is shared. With gratitude to our donors, volunteers and friends - Merry Christmas Eve! From Tent City Helpers 🥰

Thanks to Pat Navaretta for being an awesome volunteer and donor. Pat took a bunch of our thrift store clothes home washed and labeled them and brought them back all clean, folded and ready for deliveries. Pat has even talked her son, PJ in donating to us as well. We are so happy to have Pat in our village! Merry Christmas to all our volunteers! #caringforthecommunity #BeABlessingToOthers #caringandcompassionatecommunity #ittakesavillage #seasonofgiving #christmasspirit

Thanks to all the people that answered our plea for more snack bags. Thanks to Debbie Hartung, Tom Pine, Christina Cunningham, Andrea Greenlee, Janice Maier, Agnieszka Marshall, Lauren Adrian, Pam Groth and all the people that helped make snack bags. We have such a wonderful community that supports us in so many ways. Sorry if I missed anyone it has been a very busy week with all the generosity. We are very blessed and appreciate you this Christmas Eve! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #ittakesavillage #seasonofgiving #christmasspirit

Thanks to everyone that answered our plea for snack bags. Here is Lyssa and her husband that delivered 110 snack bags. Thanks to Lorna at Ooo La La wine tasting room for organizing the event of packing snack bags. Everyone loved the snacks and Christmas cards. We love our caring and compassionate community. Thanks everyone who was involved in this fun giving activity!! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #seasonofgiving #christmasspirit

Thanks to our volunteer John Serrano for putting together these goody bags for our Christmas delivery. Hot Chocolate, marshmallows and some xmas candy. Yummy Christmas treats! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #seasonofgiving #christmasspirit

Thanks to Nancy Scheidegger, Eileen Krivokopich, Anne Elliot, Michelle Dadko and Cathy Uzar for making Christmas Stockings for "all" our people that are unhoused. They put hygiene bags, flashlights and wipes in each stocking. The Order of the Daughter of the King also donated some stockings that had soap and wash cloths in them. They were really appreciated by our folks! Merry Christmas to all! #TentCityHelpers #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #helpforneedy #christmasspirit #seasonofgiving

We have such a caring and compassionate community. Thanks to Nancy Scheidegger who made these homemade chocolate chip cookies for today’s deliveries. Yummy 😋 #TentCityHelpers #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #christmasspirit #seasonofgiving

Thanks to Tracy Armstrong for baking Bannana and Pumpkin Bread for our Christmas deliveries today! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate

Celebrating our 10th year of serving our neighbors that are unhoused. That is 520 Mondays, without missing a single Monday!! #tentcityhelpers #ittakesavillage #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #bethegoodintheworld🌍

This was on Monday at Flagler Park. This is our friend Gabby and Roshanda. We were able to find the prefect jacket for Gabby and another for her daughter Aleah. They have used up there time at all the local campgrounds and is having to stay at the Allapattah Flats Campsite. I have hiked there and it is Florida's Jurassic Park. I was raised locally and have seen plenty of gators, but the one I saw while hiking at Allapattah Flats was like 14 feet long and like 2 feet tall. Truly a dinosaur. I did a 180 degree turn and told my husband I was going back to the car. I swore I would never hike there again unless I had a bucket of Kentucky fried chicken with me. That way if that dinosaur gator came after me I would have a distraction to through at the gator. The reason I tell you this is because Gabby and her partner and two teenage daughters are camping there. What the heck there are empty tent sites locally and they have to move on. What happens when there time runs out there? We need a family shelter. They have to drive their daughter to high school, their other daughter to medical day care and then her Partner goes to work. That is a 40 minute drive one way, 80 miles round trip. People should not be priced out of housing to have to camp in a Jurassic Campground. We are hoping things turn around for this family soon. Roshanda is on the search for something that is afforable. #TentCityHelpers #prayerforunhoused #unhousedpeopleneedshelter #Thereisnoplaceforus #treasurecoasthomelessservicescouncil #caringforthecommunity #AllapattahFlatscampground

💙 Community in Action 💙 This is Antonio and MacKenna this afternoon. Antonio recently had his bike stolen after being assaulted, and he asked us if—if—we ever got any bikes donated, he could really use one. 💔 Who beats up a man who’s 6'7" and then takes his bike? But today is about hope and kindness. Huge thanks to The Club on the River at River Club for stepping up in a big way. They started a bike fund and raised $220, which will be used to refurbish bikes for our unhoused friends. 🚲💛 Because of this generosity, Antonio now has a bike and can get to his job interview next week. His smile said everything. We shared air hugs right there on Martin Luther Blvd. 🫶 A special shoutout to John from Procycles, who traded one of our donated racing cycles for this awesome, practically new bike. This is what community looks like. This is why we do what we do. Thank you to everyone who helped make this moment happen. 💙 #TentCityHelpers #CommunityStrong #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #HopeInAction #ittakesavillage❤️

We want to keep the Christ in everyday lives… Especially by feeding, providing clothing and temporary shelter, 🏕️ for the needy. #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #seasonofgiving #keppchristinchristmas

It was a bit cold and rainy on Monday. But we never got wet. Here was our crew Monday at our Burger King stop. Myself, John, Jerry 2, Mark, Brenda, Jerry 1, MacKenna, Dee, Roshanda and Dennis. We served 45 people that are unhoused a half of a Publix Ultimate Sub, chips, cookies and a Gatorade or Ice tea. Everyone loves a Publix Sub. We had less people than usual so we had enough subs for all our volunteers to take one home too. Everyone was happy no complaints!! If you would like to find out more or donate go to www.tentcityhelper.org and click the donate button. Thanks in advance! (and maybe next time we can order whole subs). #TentCityHelpers #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #seasonofgiving

Having fun at Flagler Park on our Monday deliveries… #tentcityhelpers #caringandcompasionate #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #HometownFeeling #ittakesavillage

The Grinch should know.. If you would like to find out more about being generous go to www.tentcityhelpers.org and click the donate button. Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas!! #TentCityHelpers #caringandcompasionate #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #ittakesavillage #helpforneedy

Thanks to Zoya and her husband for cooking last Monday. A great smelling and looking chicken dinner. I got this message the next day from Kenny! #TentCityHelpers #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage

Our supporter, veteran, and friend Tom Pine on WPTV advocating for affordable housing. Go Tom!!

Thanks Tony for the gorgeous yellow roses. They look so pretty in the vases!

This is our Burger King stop on Monday. We served 56 unhoused residents. Josh from Manchester Insurance is our top Donor and Volunteer! He is always volunteering to go the extra mile. It takes a village and we are so happy to have Josh in ours! #tentcityhelpers #ittakesavillage #hometownfeeling❤️ #ManchesterInsurance

So many like minded people. It is hard to Thank Everyone. But it was such an awesome vibe at our Ten year anniverary. We see you and say Thanks!! #TentCityHelpers #teamworkmakesthedreamwork💯 #feedingthehomeless #helpingthecommunity❤️ #goodmemories

We are in need of snack bags. We have been giving out an average of 60 snack bags a week. This week we are out... if anyone can make us some snack bags it would be great. Just take a gallon ziploc and put 6 or 7 snacks in it. We like at least one item to have some form of protein and for items it not be too hard or crunchy considering we serve some people with teeth issues. You could get together with your friends, book club, work place or just put some together on your own. The people we serve are often hungry and appreciate the food. Those that work often tell us they can take it for their lunch at work. It takes a village and we are in need of some snack bags. Thanks in advance for any amount of snack bags you can donate. Call us and we will arrange a drop off. Message us or call us at 772-341-7553 if you can assemble some. #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #feedingthehomeless #teamworkmakesthedreamwork💯 #ittakesavillage❤️ #foodforourunhoused #BeABlessingToOthers #extraspecialpeople

Thanks to Bowman Consulting for donating $1,000. Here are Lee and Lisa Leonard representing Bowman Consulting. Our Treasurer, warehouse manager, Oats (Octavio) Reis pictured here has worked for Bowman for 20 years and appreciates their support in our mission. #TentCityHelpers #ittakesavillage #CharliesBarAndGrill #bowmanconsultinggroup #helpingthecommunity❤️

Wow the incredible community that supports us has out done themselves again! We have taken in $5,186 from our GivingTuesday Fundraiser. Some of our donors donated on Facebook, some on PayPal giving fund, cash and others mailed checks. We will leave the GivingTuesday Fundraiser open until the end of December. We have a kind, caring and generous community that supports our passion of helping those less fortunate. A huge thanks to our GivingTuesday donors we so appreciate you: Bowman Consulting, William and Carmille Koertner, Wendy Kim, Eileen Lillis, Gregory Fleming, Eileen Krivokopich, Joe and Leslie Gilson, Shari and Jimmy Grossnickle, Denise Belizar, Kimberly Reeder, Jerome McWilliams, Gary Webster, Patrick and Dusty Macpherson, Mark Vallejo, Liz Karschner, Scott Powell, Renee Price, Pat Kayner Lesser, Cynthia Ramsey, Madeline Mazzochi, Kim Anderson, Karen Burgess Das, Debbie Hartung, Kathy Ahearn, Linda Knoebel, Rachel Delekta, Brenda Gonsalez, Shirell Hix, Roxy Bowman, Patty Beonde, Marcia Lorenzen, Gary and Evonne McGee, and Hanna Hodson. #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #community #helpforneedy #ittakesavillage #GivingTuesdaycampaign

We played games, danced and had our “Golden Nutcracker” awards. We have so many exceptional people in our caring and compassionate community. These are some of our “Golden Volunteers”!

The Reindeer games.. we started with a Christmas icebreaker in the comments. Played guess the number of kisses in the jar. Liz won that at 236 kisses. We had 4 winners that finished the icebreaker. Martha and MacKenna played with the snow ball throw. Thanks to Donnie and Charlie’s Bar and Grill for sponsoring our celebration. Fun was had!! #caringandcompasionate #tentcityhelpers #reindeergames #christmascompetition

The origin story of how Tent City Helpers started. Not a Monday missed in deliveries to our folks that are unhoused in 10 years. Amazing story and record in consistent service. 520 Monday deliveries…Wow! #tentcityhelpers #fullhouseenterainment #FounderSpeaks #caringandcompasionate

Celebrating our 10 years of serving the folks that are unhoused. Dancing at Charlie’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill. #tentcityhelpers #community #caringandcompasionate #CharliesBarAndGrill #FullHouseEntertainment

So many appreciation gift baskets for our hard working volunteers! Still celebrating 10 years of serving the people who are unhoused! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #community #ittakesavillage

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Service — This GivingTuesday! 🎉 Tent City Helpers | Non-Profit 501(c)(3) This month marks a truly special milestone for Tent City Helpers — 10 years of serving our local residents who struggle with housing. What began as a small, grassroots effort has grown into a vital support system for some of our community’s most vulnerable neighbors. Every Monday, thanks to the generosity of our donors, we provide: 🍲 A hot meal 🛒 Groceries 🥤 A cold drink ⛺ Camping supplies and essentials This year alone, we’ve served over 2,600 meals and distributed hundreds of tents and countless cans of insect repellent to help keep our neighbors safe and sheltered. As a fully non-governmental, community-supported organization, we depend entirely on people like you. Your kindness fuels our mission and ensures we can keep showing up week after week. 👉 On this GivingTuesday, please consider making a donation to help us continue providing compassionate, consistent, and essential care to our most in-need residents. Every dollar directly supports our outreach and sustains the work we’ve proudly carried out for a decade. 💛 Thank you for being part of our story — and for helping us continue the work of dignity, community, and hope. Click the link below to donate. Thanks in advance. https://www.facebook.com/donate/1194940459438538/ -Tent City Helpers

This was our Wawa stop (actually behind Wawa). The sun was setting and one of our families in the car are heading to the gas pump. Josh offered to fill up their gas tank and they were very happy to accept. While Camping at Jonathan Dickerson Park it takes a lot of gas to get the kids to school and dad to work everyday. We appreciate Josh for being so kind and generous. If you want to be kind and generous too, please donate to Tent City Helpers GivingTuesday fundraiser. GivingTuesday is December 2, 2025, Step out of your comfort and help out with our service to help those struggling to survive. https://www.facebook.com/donate/1194940459438538/ "Truly I tell you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." From AI (using AI for bible verses, LOL) .... this quote is a core teaching from the Bible emphasizing that acts of kindness and compassion towards those who are marginalized, poor, sick, or in need are considered acts of service directly to God. The phrase is often used to highlight the importance of treating all people with respect and dignity, regardless of their circumstances. Thanks Josh for being a role model of kindness and generosity.💕 #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #ittakesavillage #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #GivingTuesday2025 #sufferinginourcommunity #unhousedpeopleneedshelter #prayerforunhoused

It was a Miracle... Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council had been looking for Chris our Marine Veteran. Chris showed up to our Iglesia Lugares Celestiales stop. Rhoshada was in shock that she finally connected with Chris who does not have a phone. Chris was in shock that Rhoshada had housing for him and was picking him up the next day to take him to his housing opportunity. We all were super happy for Chris and a few tears were shed... Happy Tears... Through my happy tears may I ask our supporters to donate on or before December 2, GivingTuesday. This is the time of year that we depend on donations to carry us through next year. We have served 2,577 meals this year and provided supplies, resources and compassion to our local unhoused residents. Go to the link to donate to our GivingTuesday fund: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1194940459438538/ Thanks in advance, Gail Harvey Tent City Helpes

We missed Jerry Monday evening. He had gone to Georgia to spend Thanksgiving with his family. He always jokes with us that we need 6 ladies to replace him. Well Jerry here are 9 ladies that tried to replace you... You are irreplaceable but we managed very well. You may of been absent but we were still thinking of you! Please do not be absent and miss your chance in supporting the service we provide for our local unhoused folks. GivingTuesday is Dec. 2 just around the corner. Please donate to keep our service top notch. To donate go to: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1194940459438538/ Thanks in advance!

Happy Thanksgiving! Here is our Veteran friend, Vinny. He is getting a hot holiday meal from Josh, Serenity and Camila. Serenity is the sweet angelic child that inspired the non-profit "Giving Grace". Tent City Helpers was also inspired by a child, Antonio Solomon, Tony and Stacy Solomon's son. By children asking about unhoused people and where do they go? There has been at least two non-profit's born. Matthew 18:3: "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." This is the time of year that we recieve most of our donations. Please participate in our GivingTuesday fund on or before Dec. 2nd. You can find it at: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1194940459438538/ Thanks in advance! #becomelikelittlechildren #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #bethegoodintheworld🌍 #manchesterinsurance #GivingTuesday2025 #caringandcompassionatecommunity #veteransneedhousing

Happy Thanksgiving! We asked our newly housed Veteran couple, Ryan and Marla, what they wanted for a house warming gift and they said a Turkey. So we delivered a Turkey a few days ago and today we are delivering a Thanksgiving meal donated from Charlie's Bar and Grill. Leslie is donating festive decorations to decorate too! We so appreciate Ryan's service to his country. Ryan and Marla have an incredible love story. It looks like they are going to have a Happy Thanksgiving to add to their good memories! We are grateful to know Ryan and Marla and be able to bring them some joy this Thanksgiving 🦃. Remember GivingTuesday is December 2, 2025. We are all volunteers at Tent City Helpers and each dollar is carefully spent for the greatest impact to serve those residents that are struggling with housing. You are invited to join our village by donating so we can continue our caring and compassionate work. https://www.facebook.com/donate/1194940459438538/ Thanks in advance! #TentCityHelpers #HappyThanksgiving #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #seasonofgiving #ittakesavillage #goodmemories #GodBlessOurVeterans

If you have been a volunteer, donor, follower of Tent City Helpers in the past 10 years you are invited. We are so excited to be 10 years old. Please RSVP if you are coming. Donny is providing the food from Charlie's Bar and Grill. Tony Solomon one of our founders is sponsoring a DJ from Fullhouse Entertainment. It should be fun and we will have some Reindeer Games.

This was the crew that went out on Monday. Thanks to Josh, Martha, Rhoshada, MacKenna, Julia, Serenity, Camila, Aracelis, Kaleth, Jaime, and Kathy. This was our Burger King stop and the weather was great. It's the team work that makes the dream work!! Do not forget about us on GivingTuesday December 2nd. This is our primary fundraiser and have a donor donating to match every donation up to a $1,000. Please donate on Tuesday or before Thanks in advance. To donate to our GivingTuesday Campaign go to: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1194940459438538/ Sincerely, Gail Harvey Tent City Helpers

Thanks everyone who made our deliveries on Monday so special. It takes a village and our village is full of kind and compassionate people. Thanks Jodi with Giving Grace for cooking! #ittakesavillage #tentcityhelpers #caringandcompasionate #hometownfeeling❤️ #appreciative

Thanks to Jodi Cordon with the non-profit "Giving Grace" for cooking a great holiday meal. Thanks to her daughter Julia and granddaughters who served up the delicious meal. We served 58 people who are unhoused at our six stops. The Girls were extra helpful with lots of energy... So appreciated by our friends that are struggling with housing. #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #caringandcompasionate #appreciative #spreadingsunshine☀️ #GivingGrace

This is our Thanksgiving Monday! We will be delivering today and Jodi Cordon and her family are cooking and serving a “Holiday Meal”. Thanks to Jodi and all our volunteers and donors that make this happen. Happy Thanksgiving!

Our work and service is much appreciated. Here’s a text I received yesterday from the parent of a little family we are serving…. 💕 #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #hometownfeeling❤️ #ittakesavillage

🌟 GivingTuesday is coming up on December 6th, 2025! 🌟 And as always, it takes a village to lift up our unhoused neighbors. As a grassroots, all-volunteer nonprofit, we’re proud to be Platinum rated by Candid—a reflection of our transparency, commitment, and the heart of our community. This year alone, thanks to generous supporters like you, we’ve prepared and served 2,400 meals to local residents in need. ❤️ But meals are only part of the story. Together, we’re building a caring and compassionate community. In 2025 we’ve also provided: 🏕️ Tents & camping gear 🛡️ Tarps 🔋 Batteries 🦟 Bug spray 🧦 Warm socks 🧼 Hygiene supplies ⛑️ First-aid kits 📚 A free community book exchange Every item, every meal, every moment of dignity offered, it all comes from people like you who believe everyone deserves care and connection. This GivingTuesday, we invite you to be part of our village. 💙 Your support goes directly to the people who need it most. 💙 Your generosity keeps our mission alive. 👉 Donate, share, or volunteer—every action helps us continue showing up for our unhoused neighbors in real, tangible ways. Thank you for standing with us. Together, we’re making a compassionate and caring community. 💫. https://www.facebook.com/donate/1194940459438538/?fundraiser_source=external_url. #GivingTuesday #ItTakesAVillage #CommunityCare #SupportLocal #GrassrootsNonprofit #CandidPlatinum #UnhousedNeighbors #GiveBack

This is our stop behind Wawa's in south Stuart. This cold afternoon a cup of coffee hit the spot. So happy to have Jan as our newest volunteer. Jan had always told us when she lived in her van that when she could she would volunteer. Well so happy that Jan is living in a house and helping us distribute clothes and blankets. Josh is also volunteering after his work. He is so generous. Then we have Rhoshanda with her new vest on that we gave her for veterans Day. We are a happy crew on this beautiful crisp Monday afternoon. #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #treasurecoasthomelessservicescouncil #greatcrew #manchesterinsurance

MacKenna is back and spreading her love 💕 we had pizza for our little family living at different campgrounds until the rules of how long they can stay are enforced and then they move to another campground. We need a shelter and need affordable housing. We need a safe place for families to stay until they are back on their feet again. Families, especially those with children with handicaps need emergency shelter. Why does Martin County not have a Shelter? #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #tentcityhelpers #homelessnessinamerica #thereisnoplaceforus #helpforneedy

This is our Memorial stop on Monday. It was great to have Jan as a volunteer! She use to live in her van and now lives in a house. She used her van Monday to distribute blankets, clothing and shoes. Then we have Vicki showing off a sweater. Frankie has his meals and supplies for the week. Then we have Rhoshanda from the Treasure Coast Services Council filling out paperwork on the go... She has one of those standing desks without the desk. LOL... #outreach #ittakesavillage #helpforneedy #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #TentCityHelpers

Reminder all buses in Martin County are now free. THE MARTY BUS IS FREE! Thank you Martin County Commissioners Blake Capps, Sarah Heard and Edward Ciampi for voting for the free to ride proposal. This is huge savings for us (not having to buy Bus Passes) and other people that are poor.

Today, Monday we make our deliveries. Here is our current schedule. If you are unhoused come meet up with us. We have the Kiwanis making our meal this week. We are so thankful to those people who step up and commit to making us a meal for our residents that are unhoused.

“There is no Place for Us” working and homelessness in America by Brian Goldstone #Thereisnoplaceforus #homelessnessinamerica #sundaymorning

We gave out new backpacks to our Veterans on Monday. We so appreciate their brave service so that we can have freedom. Thanks to all veterans housed or unhoused! #TentCityHelpers #gettingtotheheartofhomelessness #caringandcompasionate #ittakesavillage #backpacksforveterans