HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC.” –

Working with the Homeless, the Working Poor, Our Veterans and their families and Disaster Response Nationwide and our Territories…24/7/365!

Welcome!  Welcome Everyone! This is a Family Friendly Site!

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PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU CONTACT US:

DISCLAIMER

Homeless To Independence Inc. is a 501©3 non-profit organization. We are self supporting and we do NOT receive any government grant funding what-so-ever to pay bills for anyone in any situation. We do not give away money. We do not give out loans against any money.

This ministry is supported with generous financial donations that are used to help keep us functioning. Our purpose is to help supply individuals and families with personal needs such as food, toiletries, clothing, household items, furniture and baby/adult diapers/wipes both locally and to areas effected by disasters . At this time, we do not offer any shelter or transitional housing services. Again, we DO NOT pay any bills. We DO NOT pay any rents or mortgages.

If you are actually homeless, or about to be homeless or need emergency assistance of any kind, DIAL “211” from a land-line telephone. This will not work from a cell telephone. Tell the receiver your situation and what you need. They will give you information specific for the location you are currently in plus any referrals you may need. They have the most up to the minute information for your specific area. Dialing “211” will get you help and much more info than this office can provide. Homeless to Independence wants you to have all the information you need to get through the situation you are in.

Don’t have a land-line telephone??? Go to your local police department, library, or house of worship and ask to use their land-line telephone. They may even make the call on your behalf.

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Homeless To Independence Inc. is not responsible for misprints or cancellations of events by the event holders, landlord and/or their agent, or ourselves. Homeless to Independence Inc. also reserves the right to “NOT” offer services to people and/or persons that are rude, unpleasant, and untruthful in any way shape or form, belligerent and the like.

OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE ARTICLES BY OTHER WRITERS. HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH THEIR VIEWPOINTS, BUT WE DO RESPECT THEM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!

OFFICE CONTACT INFO:

HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC.

201 STATION ROAD #258

QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951

THE VERY BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME IS TO SEND ME AN EMAIL: ANN@HOMELESSTOINDEPENDENCE.ORG

OFFICE NUMBER IS: 1-908-454-1500 LISTEN TO THE RECORDING

Please note that our office does have very limited volunteer staff and if we are one telephone line we cannot answer the other line. There is simply not enough time in the day to answer and/or return each and every telephone call.

THANK YOU!!

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11-22-24 THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS UPON US!  and Homeless To Independence Inc  has a wonderful assortment of: 

Winter Weather  Outerwear,  

Holiday decorations along with festive holiday serving kitchen wares and wonderful gift ideas for the collectors in your life, to help you make the most of this upcoming holiday season !! 

CHRISTMAS CARDS:  2 FOR $1 + TAX

Can be viewed here at:

COMON’ OUT TO THE MART!

Quakertown Farmers Market
201 Station Rd.
“One of a Kind Shop”,
Store #258, next to exit #11 down by the casino on the rear side of the building
Quakertown PA 18951

This is fundraising for our all volunteer 18-y/o 501(c)3 non-profit – we do not receive grant funding – this is how we keep our services to those in need flowing.

Thank you for supporting Homeless To Independence Inc. and the people we serve with your support!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246581174441350

#quakertownfarmersmarket

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19^th Annual Multi-State Winter Outerwear Drive – 2024

Homeless To Independence Inc. starts it’s “19^th Annual Multi-State Winter Outerwear Drive on

Tuesday, October 1^st, 2024, to help those in need, such as single mothers and fathers and the elderly who are having a hard time making ends meet.

This project is specifically for the States and Commonwealths of Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Northern Maryland.  All items collected will be distributed within the County they are collected within through various street ministries, soup kitchens and additional agencies.  Last year for our 18^th Annual Multi-State Winter Outerwear Drive” we collected and distributed over 24,000 items including emergency sleeping bags.  Everything we collect is always given away for free – we do not sell one single item designated for this collection.

These are the sizes that will be needed for our 2024/2025 Winter Season:

• MENS – ALL SIZES INCLUDING XL, XXL, XXXL AND 4XL
• WOMENS – ALL SIZES INCLUDING XL, XXL, XXXL
• INFANTS AND CHILDRENS ALL SIZES

New and/or gently used items (without holes, tears, stained)

• COATS, JACKETS
• SWEATERS
• HATS, GLOVES, MITTENS
• SCARVES
• SOCKS
• BOOTS, GOULASHES
• BLANKETS AND COMFORTERS
• SLEEPING BAGS
• THERMAL TOPS AND BOTTOMS
• CURTAINS AND DRAPES (MUST BE PRECLEANED!)

Partner with us! THERE ARE SIX (6) WAYS THIS YEAR!

 

1.  Donate items.  We will be more than happy to provide a T-24 Tax receipt for your tax records.  Appointments for pickups are made 2-3 weeks in advance. Pickups will be done on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in most cases.  Additional dates and times will be based on our volunteer’s personal schedule.
2. Set up a drop box at your business for your employees and customers/clients to drop off needed items.  Again, we will be happy to provide a T-24 tax receipt for their tax records.
3. Set up your group or organization to collect needed items as a community service project
4. Set up your location as a site to give away needed winter clothing – Houses or worship and Street Ministries that give out clothing are more than welcome to these items.

ONLY AND I MEAN ONLY IF YOU GIVE THE CLOTHING AWAY FOR FREE!

1. Volunteer to help pickup and deliver the donated items within your area and deliver within your area also.  Volunteers are needed in all 5-States.
2. Make a financial contribution to help with the cost of gas and tolls!

DIRECT PAYPAL DONATION CAN BE FOR THIS WINTER OUTERWEAR PROJECT FOR GAS AND TOLLS: 

ANN@HOMELESSTOINDEPENDENCE.ORG

OR…

YOU CAN MAIL YOUR DONATION TO:
HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC.
“WINTER OUTERWEAR DRIVE”
201 STATION RD. #258
QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951

ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE SINCE WE ARE A 501©3 NONPROFIT – EVERYTHING IS GREATLY APPRECIATED ESPECIALLY BY THOSE WE SERVE!

ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL ME DIRECT AT: ann@homelesstoindependence.org

Please pick a way and send me an email:  ann@homelesstoindependence.org

PAGE LINKS FOR EVENT:

1.  https://www.alignable.com/quakertown-pa/homeless-to-independence-inc/19th-annual-multi-state-winter-outerwear-drive-oct-2024;
2. https://www.facebook.com/events/1524202728456435

Thank you for supporting Homeless To Independence Inc and the people we serve!

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Homeless To Independence Inc.’s 19th Annual Multi-State Winter Outerwear Drive Weekly Outreach Report for November 15th, 2024

Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 just one of the places we serviced was the Crossroads/Street2Feet location in Stroudsburg, PA.

 

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Homeless To Independence Inc.‘s 19th Annual Multi-State Winter Outerwear Drive Weekly Outreach Report for November 15th, 2024

Monday, November 11th, 2024 just one of the places we serviced was the Escher SRO, Trenton NJ

Pictured are (91) long sleeve New tops for both men and women.

We also dropped off drink mixes, zip lock bags of dryer sheets, hygiene products and kitchen wares.

This Winter Outerwear Drive runs through the end of February every year – We are still in need of:

Hats
Gloves
Scarves
Winter Coats, Jackets, Hoodies
Sleeping Bags
Blankets
Winter boots

for all sizes Children’s through Adult!

Many places we service are domestic violence shelters where we also pass on school bags and school supplies and we can also use those items year round! We do not announce when we service these service points due to safety factors – thank you for understanding!

Please reach out to me directly at: ann@homelesstoindependence.org to schedule a pickup of your clean Winter Outerwear!

You can also schedule a dropoff at our shop in Quakertown, PA

One’s of a Kind Shop #258, next to exit #11 in the
Quakertown Farmers Market
201 Station Rd.
Quakertown PA 18951

Thank you for supporting Homeless To Independence Inc. and the people we serve!

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10-04-24 Homeless To Independence Inc. Outreach this past week!

These donated items went to the River of Life Pantry in Phillipsburg, NJ –

In addition to the items shown, there were brand new carry bags and more cleaning supplies also passed on for their folks.

Their location is not yet ready for winter outerwear, however, when they are ready we will assisting them also!

Thank you for supporting Homeless To Independence Inc. and the people we serve!

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10-26-24 Homeless To Independence Inc. picked our “2024 Fall Festival Raffles and 50/50” this afternoon starting at 3:25 pm EDT –

Big Winner!! of our 50/50 was Chuck Roberts of JG Produce – $342.50!!!

This video is provided to show how we picked, called the winners on the phone and disbursed the funds to the winner!

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NOVEMBER 14TH, 2024                                                                                                                                    UPDATE HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC. ANNOUNCEMENT

STARTING UP AGAIN APRIL 2025 – MORE TO COME

“PLANT A SEED OF HOPE FARMING PROJECT”

THIS IS A RERUN OF LAST YEARS VIDEO – IT IS CHOCK FULL OF INFORMATION OF HOW THIS ALL STARTED AND OUR EXPERIENCE IN THIS FIELD!

JOIN OUR “SEEDS OF HOPE PROJECT” TODAY!

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME AND LISTEN TO THE VIDEO…

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! STARTING FIRST WEEK OF APRIL WE WILL BE STARTING TO PLANT!! COME ON OUT! FUN FOR ALL!

 

YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS PROJECT IN MANY WAYS:

PLEASE MAKE YOUR DONATION OUT TO:

HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC. SEED OF HOPE PROJECT!

1. DIRECT PAYPAL LINK FOR THIS PROJECT:
   https://www.paypal.com/donate/…

   2. MAKE A DONATION VIA OUR NON-PROFITS VENMO ACCOUNT:
   Homeless To Independence Inc.
   @Homeless_to_Independence
   https://www.venmo.com/u/@Ann-MartinFrey

   Homeless To Independence Inc. is now accepting donations of:   

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Cash
Ethereum
Litecoin

3. YOU CAN STOP IN AND DROP OFF A CHECK TO OUR “ONE OF A KIND” SHOP ANY FRIDAY, SATURDAY OR SUNDAY DURING REGULAR QUAKERTOWN FARMERS MARKET HOURS. THE ADDRESS IS:
QUAKERTOWN FARMERS MARKET
“ONE OF A KIND SHOP” #258
NEXT TO EXIT #11,
201 STATION RD.
QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951

or…

4. YOU CAN MAIL YOUR DONATION TO:
HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC.
“SEED OF HOPE PROJECT”
201 STATION RD. #258
QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951

2.  

ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL ME DIRECT AT: ann@homelesstoindependence.org

#quakertownfarmersmarket

Event page link:  

https://www.facebook.com/events/372814755555183/?active_tab=discussion

video link for 03-2023: https://www.facebook.com/ann.martinfrey/videos/3029753263997776

UPDATED VIDEO COMING NEXT WEEK! STAY TUNED!

Thank you for supporting Homeless To Independence Inc. and the people we serve!

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12-13-23

 

HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC. NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!

GREAT FOR STUDENTS OVER THE SUMMER! RETIREES! YOUTH GROUPS/HOME SCHOOLERS!

HELP AT THE SHOP SORTING AND MERCHANDISING, IN THE GARDEN, WITH FUNDRAISING, AT THE OFFICE AND MORE…

PLEASE STOP IN AN TALK TO ANN AT THE SHOP…

HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC.
DBA “ONE OF A KIND SHOP”
201 STATION ROAD, #258
NEXT TO EXIT #11
QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951

PATRIOT OWNED AND OPERATED, ALL VOLUNTEER, 501(C)3 NON PROFIT THAT DOES NOT RECEIVE GRANT FUNDING!

EASIEST AND QUICKEST WAY TO REACH ME IS EMAIL: ANN@HOMELESSTOINDEPENDENCE.ORG

MONTHLY RECOGNITION GET-TOGETHERS!

I LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC AND THE PEOPLE WE SERVE!

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10-01-24 UPDATE … WHERE TO FIND HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC….

• GAB:  @Homeless_To_Independence_Inc
• Twitter:   @Homeless_To_Ind

• Linkedin:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-martin-frey-197aa41a/

• Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/HTIINC/Alignable:  Homeless To Independence, Inc.
• Alignable:  https://www.alignable.com/quakertown-pa/homeless-to-independence-inc 
• Yelp:  Homeless To Independence
• Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/homelesstoindependenceinc 

• clouthub.com – @HomelessToIndepende

• pilled.net – https://pilled.net/#/profile/13248
• MEWE.COM – ANN MARTIN-FREY 
• TruthSocial:  @Homeless_To_Ind
• Facebook:  @homelesstoindependenceinc
• Telegram:  t.me/HomelessToIndependence
• YouTube:  Ann Martin-Frey

• Bitchute:  Homeless_To_Independence_Inc

• Dlive.tv:  Homeless_2_Independ
• Rumble – HOMELESS_TO_INDEPENDENC
• BRIGHTEON.COM – Homeless To Independence Inc
• SUBSTACK – https://substack.com/@homelesstoindependence

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UPCOMING NATIONWIDE VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR(s)

UPDATED 11-20-24

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In fact, we’ve left more than $44 billion on the table, in the form of unused gift cards, and an additional $2 billion every year.
“People are letting cash slip away that they could be using FOR THE GREATER GOOD!

40% of gift card recipients do not use the total value of the card.
American households have an average of $300 in unused gift cards.

Please support Homeless To Independence Inc. with the change you have left on those gift cards…

Here’s our link: https://www.charitygiftcertificates.org/GCE/?CID=14227&LinkSource=18686

Thank you for supporting Homeless To Independence Inc and the people we serve!

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HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC.’S PROJECT DESCRIPTION

HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC.

A Faith-Based Non-Profit #20-4571735

201 Station Rd, #258, Quakertown PA 18951

1-908-454-1500 Office

Ann Martin-Frey, Founder and CEO

WWW.HOMELESSTOINDEPENDENCE.ORG

Homeless To Independence Inc. is an extremely active 18-year-old, all-volunteer, non-profit.  We work with the homeless, the working poor, our veterans and their families, and anyone in need due to natural or manmade disasters nationwide and our territories. 

With the homeless, we:

• work daily as a need arises assisting them with information to get them into shelters, food, identification, – pointing them in the right direction.
• Pass out donated coats, hats, gloves, scarves, warm clothing especially during the cold weather months;
• Tent cities: we assist with donated tents, camping supplies for cooking, hygiene items, laundry items, blankets, pillows, socks, clothing, sleeping bags, manual can openers, trash bags to gather their trash, zip lock bags (for their important papers) and non-perishable can foods.  We especially pay attention to times when there is excessive rain and help to provide fresh blankets and such, because their items do get wet.

With the working poor, veterans, and their families, we: 

• establish relationships with various realtors and private landlords, working with both sides of the fence attempting to successfully bring about a meeting of the minds, with a fair rental package for both the renter and prospective landlord;
• Pass on food and food packages as donated, sometimes perishable during the holidays;
• Pass out donated coats, hats, gloves, scarves, warm clothing especially during the cold weather months;
• Much of our outreach is with tent cities that do house a high percentage of our service veterans.

With those of natural disasters and manmade disasters we:

• Prior to a foreseen event such as an incoming tropical storm, hurricane, extreme tornado producing thunderstorms and tornado alerts, tsunami alerts, and the like, we post everything to all our social media venues in real time (all social media venues are listed below);
• work reverently with all the realtors and private landlords asking for them to agree to accept payment from disaster response teams for a period of time to get their housing back in order.
• Homeless To Independence Inc. does send items to disaster harmed area on a needed basis and are not limited to baby diapers, baby wipes, baby formula, cleaning up supplies, seniors need items such as diabetic socks and more.

PLEASE NOTE:  HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE, INC. DOES HAVE AN “EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND DISASTER RESPONSE” PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE FOR EACH STATE/COMMONWEALTH & TERRITORY.

Homeless To Independence Inc. is dedicated to helping families and individuals with items of need such as furniture within the State of New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New York, northern Maryland, and Delaware.  There is currently a closed waiting list because the need is so severe.  We do not pass on broken, ripped, smelly, dirty, or buggy items – in fact we do NOT take items in those conditions.

On February 29^th, 2024 we ended our 18^th Annual Multi-State Winter Outerwear Drive and we served well over 30K people in 5-States with winter outerwear items.  On October 1^st, 2024, we will start our 19^th Annual Multi-State Winter Outerwear Drive.  This will run through the last day of February 2025, however, if there is still a need into March, we continue.  We collaborate with various entities, such as tent cities, homeless organizations, meal services, elementary school social workers, domestic violence shelters, etc. in passing these items out.

• All clothing items collected are sorted warm weather and cold weather.  All off-season clothing is packed in totes and stored for the upcoming season.
• We do have a washer and dryer used for freshening up clothing, towels, bedding as needed.

SOCIAL MEDIA

We are extremely active on our social media venues:

• GAB: @Homeless_To_Independence_Inc
• Twitter:   @Homeless_To_Ind
• Linkedin:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-martin-frey-197aa41a/
• Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/HTIINC/Alignable: Homeless To Independence, Inc.
• Alignable: https://www.alignable.com/quakertown-pa/homeless-to-independence-inc 
• Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/homelesstoindependenceinc 
• clouthub.com – @HomelessToIndepende
• pilled.net – https://pilled.net/#/profile/13248
• mewe.COM – ANN MARTIN-FREY 
• TruthSocial: @Homeless_To_Ind
• nextdoor.com – Ann MartinFrey
• Facebook: @homelesstoindependenceinc
• Telegram: t.me/HomelessToIndependence
• YouTube: Ann Martin-Frey
• Bitchute: Homeless_To_Independence_Inc
• Rumble – HOMELESS_TO_INDEPENDENC
• brighteon.COM – Homeless To Independence Inc
• Substack: https://homelesstoindependenceinc.substack.com

More to come…

What we post – and I do vet all information prior to posting:

• We help people make their pennies squeal by posting free samples, free after coupon/rebate, coupon matchups with stores, upcoming week store circulars to help folks see if they can wait a day or so to save more money and more especially for: baby needs, pet needs, laundry needs, senior needs;
• Food product recalls as they arise;
• Housing open wait list and additional housing opportunities as they arise and/or are sent to me;
• Employment opportunities as I see them on the road and/or are sent to me;
• Inspirational quotes for employment, recovery, and the like;
• Veteran’s events;
• Incoming storm information, emergency preparedness and disaster response information;
• Information on fun events/things to do.

NEW – as the need arises…

 

Making video podcasts with employment, housing and more information…

 

These podcasts are uploaded to these pages as they are produced…

• Youtube: Ann Martin-Frey
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homelesstoindependenceinc/
• Twitter: @Homeless_To_Ind
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-martin-frey-197aa41a/
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/HTIINC/
• Gab: @Homeless_To_Independence_Inc
• Bitchute: Homeless_To_Independence_Inc
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/homelesstoindependenceinc

 

More to come…

 

 

OUR WEBSITE

 

For each State, Commonwealth and Territory we have a page for:

• Main events, fun things to do;
• Affordable Rentals;
• Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response;
• Employment and;
• Homeless Shelters, Food Pantries and More.

We also have, from our homepage, under “OTHER SERVICES”:

• “Veteran’s Services” Page for each State, Commonwealth and Territory, listed off our         Veteran’s link;
• “Furniture” Page;
• “Little Hugs Diaper, Wipes and Formula Bank”;
• “Americans with Disabilities”;
• “Pets – Our Other Family Members”;
• “Scholarships and Other”;
• “Preppers Hangout”;
• “Health” and;
• “Extreme Couponing, Deals and Free Products”.

Should you have any questions or comments, and would like to partner with us to keep this ship afloat, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly at: 

ann@homelesstoindependence.org

That is the quickest and easiest way to contact me.

Thank you for supporting Homeless To Independence Inc. and the people we serve!

Ann Martin-Frey

Ann Martin-Frey

Founder and CEO

Homeless To Independence Inc.

A Faith-Based Non-Profit #20-4571735

Office:  1-908-454-1500

Email: ann@homelesstoindependence.org

Working with the Homeless, the Working Poor, Our Veterans and their families and Disaster Response Nationwide and our Territories…24/7/365!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ***************************************************

The door is always open. The house is safe. Coffee can be on in minutes, and the kitchen bench is a place of peace and non-judgment. Anyone who needs to chat is welcome anytime. Never suffer in silence. I have food in the fridge, coffee and tea in the cupboard, listening ears, a shoulder to cry on and prayer to share. I will always be available and you are always welcome!

This is an old value that has been lost to technology. A text, face-time, or emoji is not the equivalent of making time for those we love or care about!

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04.11.19 HUGE HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC. ANNOUNCEMENT AND VIDEO!!

We’re excited to share that both STOP & SHOP AND GIANT stores are now offering the Bags 4 My Cause Program! Every time a shopper buys the reusable Bags 4 My Cause Bag at any GIANT store, they can direct a $1 donation to us by using the attached Giving Tag. Visit your local store and pick one up today!

Here is the link to Homeless To Independence Inc.’s Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_W6e7sZE9s

Thank you everyone for supporting Homeless To Independence Inc. and the people we serve!

UPDATED 10.22.19

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