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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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For those of you looking for employment through-out the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico, simply;  
 

2.  CHOOSE YOUR STATE/COMMONWEALTH/TERRITORY;

3.  CHOOSE THAT STATE/COMMONWEALTH/TERRITORY’S EMPLOYMENT PAGE.

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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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PLEASE MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION TO:

“HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC.”
#20-4571735

HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC. DOES NOT GIVE OUT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – THESE FUNDS ARE USED TO PURCHASE NEEDED ITEMS FOR THOSE WE HELP, AS WELL AS, HELP SUPPORT FAMILY UNITS GET BACK ON THEIR FEET DUE TO FIRE, FLOOD AND OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS.

YOU CAN ALSO SNAIL MAIL A CHECK, MADE OUT TO “HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC.” TO:

HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC. 

201 STATION RD #258

QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951

THANK YOU!

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03-15-24 Friday Morning! 
 
 
more Vans just arrived!!
 
 
#quakertownfarmersmarket
 
Thank you for supporting Homeless To Independence Inc and the people we serve!

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03-15-24 Homeless To Independence Inc.’s “ONE OF A KIND SHOP” NEWEST ARRIVALS…

VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY;

​NEW VANS JUST CAME IN;

​SPRING SUMMER AND SKIRTS!!!

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

#quakertownfarmersmarket

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

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03-15-24 Homeless To Independence Inc. “MANCAVE” SUGGESTIONS… 

VINTAGE YARD CERAMICS,

VINTAGE PATTERNS,

​VINTAGE HOUSEHOLD;

​VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE “IN THE CASE”

AND MORE “MAN” STUFF

Page link: https://facebook.com/groups/892844718684498/permalink

#quakertownfarmersmarket

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

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03-10-24 THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR COMING OUT LAST EVENING AT Homeless To Independence Inc.‘S 18TH ANNUAL BOARD MEETING CELEBRATION!

PICTURES ARE OF THE CAKE AND REFRESHMENT SPREAD, INCLUDING THE AWESOME CAKE FROM BABUSKA’S HERE IN THE Quakertown Farmers Market, AND ATTENDEES OF THE MEETING.

We are always looking for volunteers, Board Members and opportunities to expand our services to those in need in Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Northern Maryland and Southern New York. 

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

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MARCH 08, 2024 UPDATE HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC. ANNOUNCEMENT 

“PLANT A SEED OF HOPE FARMING PROJECT”

THIS VIDEO 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

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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03-07-24 Good Morning Everyone!

I was honored last evening by Alignable Alliance of Lehigh Valley PA Group last evening for being Alignable’s Quakertown Small Business Person of 2024…

There were several of us from various communities through the Eastern Pennsylvania area, some coming from as far as Harrisburg PA.

What a pleasure to meet all of the others honored and to see those from our group!

Thank you Alignable and those that voted!

 
https://rumble.com/v4ht3oc-03-07-24-i-was-honored-yesterday….html 
 

Ann MartinFrey
Founder and CEO
Homeless To Independence Inc.

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03-01-24 I am honored to have been chosen as Alignable’s Quakertown Small Business Person of 2024… 
 
 
It is a lot of responsibility in this position and I do not take it lightly.
 
To the Greater Quakertown small business community, starting in April 2024 I will be hosting business networking events monthly in the hopes that we can all join together and support each other via networking and sharing ideas that can influence the betterment of our businesses.
 
Please expect a knock on your door, a call or an email from me inviting you to join in with our fellow Quakertown business’ to help invigorate our local economy – word of mouth is the best advertising!
 
Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me directly via my email – which is always the quickest:
 
 
Thank you and have an awesome day!
 
Your Alignable Quakertown Ambassador ,
 
Ann Martin-Frey
Founder and CEO
Homeless To Independence Inc.

#quakertownfarmersmarket

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03-02-24 Homeless To Independence Inc. WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE, INCLUDING OUR AWESOME VOLUNTEERS FOR COMING OUT – THE Quakertown Farmers Market FOR THE USE OF THE ROOM AND SUPPORTING OUR

“LUCKY LEPRECHAUN DOES THE BUNNY HOP BAZAAR” YESTERDAY AT THE Quakertown Farmers Market!

IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!

PICTURED ARE:

A. THE BICYCLE WINNERS OF OUR COLORING CONTEST AND;


B. WINNING TICKET OF OUR “POT OF GOLD” 50/50 OF $452.50! 

FUTURE EVENTS COMING UP ARE:

1. MOTHER’S DAY “SHOW YOUR LOVE” FILL THE WALLS EVENT – SPECIAL GIFT SALE TABLES FOR CHILDREN 5 TO 12 YEAR OLD;
2. FATHER’S DAY “SHOW YOUR LOVE” FILL THE WALLS EVENT;
3. MEMORIAL DAY TICKET RAFFLES FOR ELECTRIC GRILL W/ ACCESSORIES, REMINGTON AIRETREX 365 HOME AIR PURIFIER, WEIGHT WATCHERS PANS WITH COOKBOOK AND A $5 BOOBIE PRIZE;
4. JULY 4TH 2024 “BIG BANG” 50/50!!

AND MORE TO COME…

 
PLANTING FOR OUR “PLANT A SEED OF HOPE FARMING PROJECT” IS STARTING THIS APRIL 1ST, 2024
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
 

We are always looking for volunteers, Board Members and opportunities to expand our services to those in need in Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Northern Maryland and Southern New York. 

#quakertownfarmersmarket

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

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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 29th, 2024 we ended our 18th Annual Multi-State Winter Outerwear Drive and we served well over 30K people in 5-States with winter outerwear items.  On October 1st, 2024, we will start our 19th 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:

 

 

 

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…

 

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!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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COMING BACK HOME…TOWN FARMERS MARKET!!!

​Homeless To Independence Inc. will be returning Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 to our same space!

HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC. IS FUNDRAISING AT THE: 


EVERY WEDNESDAY!!

HOMETOWN FARMERS MARKET
125 Mahanoy Ave,
Tamaqua, PA 18252

EXITING FROM THE MAIN BUILDING, JOHN IS THE 3rd (third) VENDOR ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OFF BUILDING #1

UNDER THE PAVILION, HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE AND LOTS OF FREE PARKING ALSO!!

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

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Millions of Americans aren’t playing their cards right.

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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06-18-23 Hello Everyone!
 
Yesterday was awesome! Homeless To Independence Inc. was given the Community Service Award by the Daughters of the American Revolution! 
 
 
I am humbled!! I was awarded the Community Service Award Pin, an award plaque and a beautiful bouquet of Roses.
 
I am grateful for everyone that came out – Pictures are attached!
 
Thank you for supporting Homeless To Independence Inc and the people we serve!

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HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC.’S PROJECT DESCRIPTION

12-27-23 update coming soon…

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

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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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03-15-20 WAYS TO SUPPORT HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE, INC.

UPDATED 03-15-20

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HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE, INC.
IS A 501(C) 3 NON-PROFIT WITH THE IRS AND
REGISTERED WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY.

HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE, INC.
WORKS WITH THE HOMELESS, THE WORKING POOR,
OUR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND
WE RESPOND WITH NATURAL AND MAN-MADE DISASTERS BY SENDING AND SHIPPING NEEDED SUPPLIES THAT ARE DONATED.

WE ASSIST WITH EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION, FULL-TIME, VETERANS, FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES, STATE/COUNTY/PARISH/BOROUGH/CITY AND FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT VACANCIES

WE ASSIST WITH HOUSING – AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS,
SECTION 8 HVC AND PUBLIC HOUSING INFORMATION –
ACTIVELY POSTING UPCOMING OPENING WAITING LISTS ON:

OUR WEBSITE, UNDER THAT STATE’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING PAGE,
ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE, ON MY PERSONAL FACEBOOK PAGE,
ON TWITTER, ON LINKEDIN AND PINTEREST.

WHEN DISASTERS OCCUR, THROUGH A NETWORK OF OVER 22K,
WE HAVE DEVELOPED SINCE 2004, WE REACH OUT TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THAT STATE/AREA AND ARRANGE TO SEND NEEDED SUPPLIES THAT WILL BE PASSED OUT FOR FREE TO THOSE IN NEED FOR THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS. WE HAVE BEEN DOING THIS SINCE KATRINA.

WE ARE LITERALLY 24/7/365…

PLEASE SUPPORT US WITH A DONATION AND
PLEASE CONSIDER BEING A MONTHLY CONTRIBUTOR TO ASSIST WITH OUR EFFORTS HELPING OTHERS IN NEED.

EVERYONE IS ALWAYS WELCOME TO REACH OUT TO ME AT:

ANN@HOMELESSTOINDEPENDENCE.ORG

THIS IS ALWAYS THE BEST WAY TO REACH ME DIRECTLY.

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We are so happy and satisfied with our new website that I would like to share this information with you!

It is donated and was designed by:

Sidhant Mehra
Elysium Web Design
www.elysiumwebdesign.com
646-397-1172
sidhant@elysiumwebdesign.com

Based in NJ & NYC. Serving Customers Nationwide

You will find his services friendly, fast and efficient!!! Thank you so much Sid!

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IF YOUR GROUP IS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING “DIFFERENT’ TO DO….

HOW ABOUT?????

COLLECTING SHAMPOOS, CONDITIONERS, SOAPS AND ALL THOSE CUTE SMALLER SIZE TOILETRIES ONE GETS FROM TRAVELING AND DONATE THEM TO:

HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC. OR ANY OTHER AGENCY THAT HELPS PEOPLE GET THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES….

IT’S JUST A THOUGHT AND WE CAN SURE USE THE SUPPLIES TOO

ann@homelesstoindependence.org

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WE LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED WHEN IT COMES TO HELPING OTHERS!!

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