Helping the less fortunate in Flagler County. We Need your help!
Helping the less fortunate (nearly and chronically homeless), in Flagler County, our community.
(386) 437-3258 Ext 105 flaglershelteringtree@yahoo
Announcement
Dear Sheltering Tree Supporters,
We are excited to participate in a fun and easy fundraising opportunity!
The Sheltering Tree will receive a portion of all donations raised during the Oceans 50 Relay Race on Saturday, November 7th, 2020. All we need is for volunteers to sign up for 3-hour shifts at various points throughout the race!
There are 5 simple steps:
1. Sign up for the time and location that works best for your schedule
2. Make sure you put “The Sheltering Tree” as the organization you are supporting
3. Be present on Nov. 7th to either hand out water or time the runners coming through
4. Hand in time sheet and make sure the area is clean before leaving
5. Know that your time benefits many in our community who need services and supplies
Below is the link to sign up as a volunteer – https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/FL/PalmCoast/Oceans50RelayRace
Please let us know that you signed up by emailing us at flaglershelteringtree@yahoo.com
Thank you for your generous support!
The Sheltering Tree
Many may think that The Sheltering Tree closed its doors during the Covid-19 Pandemic. That is not true. We did have to refrain from our normal full operation, however, we continued to operate to help the less fortunate here in Flagler County.
During the Covid-19 pandemic the Sheltering Tree provided the following assistance to Flagler County residents, despite our offices being partially closed during this uncertain, yet unchanging time:
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE TREE!
WE AR NOW ONCE AGAIN ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR MUCH NEEDED ITEMS.
Jeans, T-shirts, Shorts, Work Shoes
We are accepting donations of men’s jeans, tee shirts, shorts and work shoes starting on Tuesday, July 23, 2020. Call (386) 437-3258 Ext. 105 for locations to drop off your donation. Thank you for your support!
Flagler County Family Assistance Center, Inc. d/b/a/ The Sheltering Tree.
On Friday, May 31, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Administration voted to shut down the ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD Sheltering Tree’s Cold Weather Shelter. THIS IS THE ONLY COLD WEATHER SHELTER THAT EXISTS IN ALL OF FLAGLER COUNTY.
See Article in Flagler Live. https://flaglerlive.com/137556/bunnell-homeless-shelter/
The News Journal On Line. https://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20190604/bunnell-cracks-down-on-flaglers-lone-cold-weather-shelter
FlaglerLive.com https://flaglerlive.com/137804/bunnell-shelter-preview/
NewsDaytonaBeach.com https://www.newsdaytonabeach.com/wndb-news/the-sheltering-tree-in-bunnell-planning-appeal-to-shutdown/
Palm Coast Observer https://www.palmcoastobserver.com/article/at-bunnell-city-commission-meeting-sheltering-tree-leaders-vow-to-fight-closure
The City gave the shelter 3 months to find a new location without allowing the Sheltering Tree to present their case. Should you need assistance during that time, please contact the Office.
Each Tuesday, The Sheltering Tree is open from 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. to offer those who are currently or nearly experiencing homelessness. Some of the ways we help is by providing,
Emergency food and supplies
Clothing and hygiene products
Information about community resources
Assistance with signing up for, or renewing public assistance programs
Assist with targeted financial assistance
The Sheltering Tree's "Cold Weather Shelter" is operated as a subsidiary of the Flagler County Family Assistance Center, Inc. (FCFAC). It opens anytime the temperature is 40 degrees or lower in Flagler County, as reported by NOAA weather.
Our office is open most Tuesdays, year round to offer emergency supplies and food.
FCFAC is a non-profit coalition of individuals, faith-based communities and service organizations of Flagler County dedicated to feeding the hungry, providing shelter to the homeless, while helping them transition to permanent affordable housing, and preventing at-risk individuals from becoming homeless.
FCFAC, Inc. believes all individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and provides a doorway through which their clients can find the support they need to move forward in rebuilding their lives.
Do you have items to donate? Contact The Sheltering Tree to find out if they can use the items you may have. Care to donate financially? Contact The Sheltering Tree Office via our contact page or click on the PayPal Donate Button above to support this worthy cause. You will be taken to a Secured website where you can pay by credit card or with your PayPal account.
Financial Donations are needed to help in many areas. See our "Needs" page.
The Sheltering Tree
205 North Pine Street
Bunnell, FL 32110
(386) 437-3258 EXT 105
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