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
The Sheltering Tree is not accepting clothing donations until further notice. Please Do not leave any clothing donations outside of the offices. We appreciate your cooperation.
We will temporarily suspend meeting clients on Tuesdays. If you need our services, please call (386) 437-3258 Ext, 105 We will call you back. Thank you for your understanding.
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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
Copyright © 2018 The Sheltering Tree, a subsidiary of Flagler County Assistance Center (FCAF) - All Rights Reserved.
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