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The Sheltering Tree, Flagler’s Cold-Weather Shelter, Holds Fundraiser March 10

January 21, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The Sheltering Tree is the county's only cold-weather shelter for the homeless. (© FlaglerLive)

The “Have a Heart for the Homeless” dinner and dance will raise money for the shelter assisting new, near, or chronically homeless, and the all-volunteer effort needs your help.

The Sheltering Tree, Flagler’s Homeless Shelter, Holds Fundraiser March 4

February 13, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Needs for the homeless in palm Coast, Bunnell, Flagler Beach and the county are great: Bunnell's Sheltering Tree has been tending to cold-weather sheltering since 2008, and providing weekly meals since then, as well as basic necessities. Curches in Flagler Beach and Palm Coast do their share as well, as has Michele Seyfert, above, who last month began a weekly evening meal for the homeless at the Palm Coast United Methodist Church off Belle Terre Parkway. The Sheltering Tree is hosting a fundraiser for its operation in early March. (© FlaglerLive)

The “Have a Heart for the Homeless” dinner and dance will raise money for the shelter assisting new, near, or chronically homeless, and the all-volunteer effort needs your help.

Flagler County’s Homeless Numbers Fall to 10-Year Low But Affordable Rents Elusive

June 6, 2017 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

Wayne Perry, who had been the face of homelessness in Flagler, last December at a park in Flagler Beach. A county agency helped secure money through the Sheltering Tree, the volunteer organization, to pay for a bus ticket so he could travel back to Washington State. (c FlaglerLive)

The number of homeless fell to 104 people in January, compared to 104 the previous year, as the economy has improved. But the lack of affordable rents remain a challenge.

Homeless Shelter Event Draws Twice As Many People as Expected, Raising $4,500

February 27, 2017 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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A over-capacity crowd jammed the Santa Maria Del Mar Catholic Church in Flagler Beach Sunday evening to raise money for The Sheltering Tree, Flagler’s only cold-weather homeless shelter, in Bunnell.

Farm Share Distributes Food to 300 Families at Flagler Airport as Post-Storm Needs Persist

October 17, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Mary King was among the 40-odd volunteers who gave out Farm Fresh's packaged food this morning at the Flagler County Airport. (© FlaglerLive)

By 11 this morning some 20 cars were turned away from the Flagler County Airport as a truckload of Farm Share food began running out, underscoring persistent needs in post-hurricane relief in Flagler.

Access Flagler First, County’s Outreach for the Poor, Celebrates 5 Years

June 6, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Commission Chair Barbara Revels, along with commissioners Frank Meeker and Charlie Ericksen attended the celebration on behalf of the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners.

Survey Puts Homeless Total in Flagler-Palm Coast at 104, But Undercount Likely

April 13, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

The 2016 census of the homeless population in Flagler-Palm Coast was a dramatic decline from 2015, but also very likely an under-count. The majority of homeless people who have no shelter at all are in Palm Coast.

For Needy Children’s Christmas, Flagler Fire Fighters’ Union Answers the Call of the Year

December 22, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Kyle Lockwood, a firefighter-paramedic with Flagler County Fire Rescue, organized a gift drive for 42 of the county’s neediest children and, with colleagues, delivered the gifts to children and their families Friday in the courthouse parking lot.

BOLO: Christmas With a Deputy Will Light Up Target With 100 Children Friday Evening

December 13, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Don’t panic: more than 60 cop cars with lights flashing and sirens blaring will take 100 children, with $150 gift certificate each, to Target at Town Center Friday, starting at 6:30 p.m.

In a Far More Challenging Year, Feed Flagler Struggles to Meet Needs and Expectations

November 16, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Despite much lower monetary and food donations than last year, Feed Flagler intends to serve nearly 4,000 free meals and distribute more than 500 boxes of free food at 12 locations across the county, as needs have intensified. The organization is still accepting donations.

Running on Faith: Flagler County’s Free Clinic Is a Refuge For Health Care’s Untouchables

November 7, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

The Flagler County Free Clinic in Bunnell has been a commitment of grit and conviction by cancer survivor Faith Coleman and Dr. John Canakaris for the past six years. Now Coleman’s cancer is back, and like all her patients, she has no insurance.

Flagler’s Poverty Gap: Boosting Food Stamps Enrollment–and More Accurate Numbers

November 30, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

While the Mobile Benefits Program is well-meaning and necessary–a few million dollars in food assistance are going unclaimed in Flagler–the inaccurate numbers backing up the initiative undermine the program’s credibility.

Feed Flagler Ingredients: 100 Turkeys, 450 lb. of Ham, 170 Pies, and 2,000 Guests Wednesday

November 23, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

The kitchen at Buddy Taylor Middle School was a feast’s brew as Hammock Dunes Club’s chef and other volunteers were wrist-deep in preparation for Wednesday’s feasts for 2,000 in 10 locations around Flagler County.

Harping on “Christmas Come True” Charity Ball at Hammock Beach Saturday

November 9, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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Nadine King had the idea of a Christmas charity ball back in the 1980s. She revived it in Palm Coast last year, helping 54 families better realize their Christmas. King hopes to double that number this year.

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