Recent Updates

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 and baby/adult diapers/wipes both locally and to areas affected 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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10-09-26 Board Membership Open Recruitment

HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC.a 501(c)3 Non-Profit

 

We are looking for active Board Members with a passion to help steer the ship for services supporting the homeless, working poor, our Veterans and their families in 5-States and disaster response Nationwide

 

We are an All Volunteer Nonprofit

 

This involves :

 

Monthly Online Meeting;

Fundraising;

Teamwork;

and more.

 

For an application:

ann@homelesstoindependence.org

 

www.homelesstoindependence.org

 

Please remember this is a volunteer position.

 

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

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COLLECTING THROUGH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 2026 

UPDATED 10-11-26 VIDEO:  https://youtu.be/nAslIrMgRcQ

08-21-26 THE JEWELRY DROP BOX IS AT

HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC.’S

“ONE OF A KIND SHOP #258” NOW!

 

“SEPTEMBER 2026 JEWELRY COLLECTION FUNDRAISER”!

 

HELP SUPPORT OUR SERVICES WITHIN 5-STATES!

 

Donating your unwanted jewelry can be a wonderful way to declutter

while supporting

Homeless To Independence Inc. #20-4571735

 

Whether it’s gold, silver, estate pieces, costume jewelry, or even broken items and single earrings.

 

ALL ITEMS ARE WELCOME!

 

TWO LOCATIONS TO DROP OFF!

 

LOCATION #1:

QMART LOCATION VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/reel/918548551323386

 

Drop off in the drop box at our “One of a Kind Shop” #258

in the…

 

Quakertown Farmers Market

201 Station Rd., 

Quakertown PA 18951

 

Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 9pm and

Sunday from 10am to 5pm

 

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LOCATION #2:

EAST STROUDBURG, PA DROP OFF LOCATION VIDEO:  https://www.facebook.com/reel/846270891808560

 

DROP OFF IN OUR DROP BOX LOCATED HERE:

 

QUANTIFI MEDIA

114 WASHINGTON ST.,

EAST STROUDSBURG PA 18301

 

MONDAY – FRIDAY

8:30 AM TO 5PM

Please note: If you are a small. medium or large business you can talk to Courtney, at Quantifi Media, about updating your website, doing commercials, and all that great media stuff!

 

Pickup is available also!!

 

 

Questions and/or to arrange pickup email: 

 

ann@homelesstoindependence.org

 

 

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hs3hfMzUz/

 

 

 

Please note: Homeless To Independence Inc. does NOT receive grant funding plus we are all volunteers.

 

This is just one (1) way we raise funds to keep our vehicle on the road in 5-States, servicing soup kitchens, shelters, dv shelters, tent cities, pantries and more during the week… thank you for supporting Homeless To Independence Inc.

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HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC’S AUTUMN HYGIENE PRODUCTS DRIVE

NOW COLLECTING:

Travel size and regular sizes of:

 Soap, Shampoo, Razors, Shave Creme, Deodorants, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Quart Size Ziploc Bags for their important paperwork (to keep dry),

Gallon Size Ziploc Bags for their hygiene products, ponchos, hand warmers.

 

These donations will be bagged on November 7^th, 2026, by local Scout Troop 79 Perkasie, PA here at our “One of a Kind Shop” and distributed to Code Blue Shelters and Street Ministries for the homeless population –

 

We will continue to collect through March 31^st, 2027 – The more collected, the more folks we can support through these tough times.

 

DROP OFF HERE:

HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC.’S “ONE OF A KIND SHOP” #258
NEXT TO EXIT #11 IN THE…

Quakertown Farmers Market
201 Station Rd.
Quakertown PA 18951

FRI AND SAT FROM 9AM TO 9PM AND SUNDAY FROM 10AM TO 5PM

Pickup available also:  ann@homelesstoindependence.org

 

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

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21^st  Annual Multi-State Winter Outerwear Drive – 2026/2027

Homeless To Independence Inc. starts it’s “21^st Annual Multi-State Winter Outerwear Drive on

Thursday, October 1^st, 2026, 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 Maryland.  Just about 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 20^th Annual Multi-State Winter Outerwear Drive” we collected and distributed over 40,000 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 2026/2027 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 pick up 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

 

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

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UPCOMING NATIONWIDE VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR(s) 

UPDATED 10-09-26                                                                                                                                                                                                      

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10-08-26 A bit of this weeks outreach

Homeless To Independence Inc Feed Quakertown Project on Sunday 10-04-26 delivered fresh, hot and refrigerated foods to families and individuals in Quakertown, PA.  This food, such as freshly made cold sandwiches, HOT DOGS W KRAUT, BEEF STEW, desserts and snacks, fresh rolls and finger foods were donated by Bistro 1015 #315 along with slices of pizza from Fino’s Pizza #339, The Lunch Box in shop #328A, along with fresh bagels from Bee amp; Butterfly Cafe #450  in the Quakertown Farmers Market –

 

Please support these awesome businesses! 

 

PLEASE NOTE:  ALL OF THE PERISHABLE FOODS GIVEN OUT ARE WITHIN THE 72-HOUR PREP GUIDELINES!

First thing Tuesday morning, Children’s coats & clothing items were dropped off to Shaunas Neighborhood for neighbors she is assisting in need.

 

This week, I purchased FRESH BROCCOLI, PEPPERS AND GARLIC that went with fresh baked goods from the Garden Spot Bakery #371 and PACKETS OF DRY MILK DONATED BY A LOCAL RESIDENT to the Quakertown Food Pantry, in Quakertown PA on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026.

 

Packages of snacks and cookies donated by The Lunch Box in shop #328A in the Qmart, plus packaged toilet paper and dryer sheets were delivered to Angels Table in Quakertown PA on Tuesday October 6th, 2026.

Tuesday afternoon, we were in Phillipsburg, NJ to the River of Life where we dropped off medical equipment, packages of dry milk, adult and baby diapers plus additional incontinence supplies, baby umbrella stroller, pantyhose for the ladies and more. 

On Wednesday, we traveled over 10-hours on our Jersey run as we call it – Starting in Edison, NJ, then to Keyport, NJ, Union Beach, NJ, Belford, NJ, two (2) Red Bank, NJ stops, Freehold, NJ, Toms River, NJ and finally in Egg Harbor Township, NJ dropping off needed supplies to organizations in need.  Brand New T-shirts, Dryer sheets, towels, winter clothing including new hats and jackets, canned food, hygiene products, new makeup, pantyhose and more…

While it was an exhausting day – it was worth it for those in need!

 

BRING TO THE SHOP OR EMAIL Ann@homelesstoindependence.org for pickup!

 

We can always use volunteers to help sort and ready the clothing!  Just email me at ann@homelesstoindependence.org – thank you!

 

I WANT TO REITERATE – when you drop off your clothing donations here – your clothing will go out to those in need for free! it will NOT be sold here!  We have donors that specifically donate for us to sell and raise funds – AND WE HAVE PLENTY!  

 

We are now accepting fall & winter clothing for all ages and sizes – this clothing will be given away for FREE by clothing closets and smaller orgs that assist with these needs. Please feel free to drop off at our shop below.

 

Please remember, that if you are in the Greater Quakertown, PA area and just have a small amount of non-perishable goods, all types of cleaning products, adult incontinence items, wheelchairs/walkers/canes, you are welcome to drop off at our: 

 

One of a Kind Shop #258 next to exit #11 in the

 

Quakertown Farmers Market

201 Station Rd.

Quakertown, PA 18951

 

and your items will be dropped off during our outreach the following week!

 

Donation acceptance hours are:

 

Fri & Sat fr 9am – 9pm 

Sun from 10am to 5pm!

 

Our nonprofit is 20-yrs old, all volunteer & we do it without grant funding!

 

Questions please email me at ann@homelesstoindependence.org

 

TY4 supporting Homeless To Independence Inc & the people we serve!

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09-17-26 Homeless To Independence Inc.’s Sunday Feeding Program for Quakertown PA

Homeless To Independence Inc. is looking in the Quakertown area for a senior or two and/or a family in need of freshly made leftover food from local eateries – it will be within the 72-hour Department of Health window.  

We are starting off with a family or a couple of seniors that are struggling to make ends meet.  As the amount of donated food possibly increases so will the number of people that will receive this experience.

This is the start of our “Sunday Quakertown Feeding Program”

1.  There is no guarantee of how much or what the products will be – and it will also be freezable at times – at times it may be something in addition to your main meal – 

2. AT THIS TIME – There is no guarantee of sugar free, and/or no/less salt – it is regular eatery food from local establishments that are coming together to help their neighbors in need;

3. Being geared to seniors that are struggling with the choice of purchasing their medications and purchasing food or a family going through a similar circumstances;

4.  You will need your own plates and cutlery;

5. There may be a waiting list if this works out – however I will do everything within my power to bring even more eateries from our area into the fold and;

6. I will personally be delivering approximately 5:30pm on Sunday evenings to start.

I have personally reached out to various local organizations to pass these goodies on – however, no one has contacted me back – So I will take it upon myself to find folks in need and do what we are called to do when these opportunities arise.

The how to:

Reach out to me ONLY via email – ann@homelesstoindependence.org and

put the words “Sunday Meals” in the subject line;’

In that email I will need:

a. The name of the head of the home;

b.  How many people are in that family at that address – that actually live there;

c.  Cell number and address – Quakertown for the most part to start…  as the project grows, so will the outreach area.

Please, if you are making ends meet, do not reach out – THIS IS FOR THOSE IN NEED ONLY!

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

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06-11-26 HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC IS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS!

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09-20-26 A WONDERFUL THANK YOU TO THE CONGREGATION OF TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH QUAKERTOWN FOR YOUR DONATION OF $1,397.75

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06-06-26 GETTING BIGGER EVERY DAY – AND THE NIGHT OF THE DEER!

Our friendly deer got us – as you can see they got my flowering bush and my sunflowers – 

as you can see our tomatoes, green beans, horseradish, carrots and more are growing great!

Later this week, I will be transplanting into separate potters, weeding and giving some of the veggies and fruits a “special concoction” that is good for their growth!

If you are growing and are going to pass out to your neighbors, family, coworkers and still have an over abundance of fruits and veggies – please consider calling me at 1-609-577-3555 to pick up to take to the local food pantry and soup kitchens.

Farmers and roadside stands are also welcome to call for pickup – and your produce will go in the same direction!

LET’S MAKE THIS WORK FOR THE COMMUNITIES!!

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

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05-10-26 WE ARE GROWING!!

Onions, from our kitchen scraps actually, are ready for planting tomorrow Monday…

All produce grown will be passed onto the Quakertown Food Pantry, Angels Table, River Of Life Food Pantry in Phillipsburg and the more that is grown the more places we can pass onto.

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05-08-26 WE ARE GROWING!! 

Cucumbers and green beans are not only growing, we also have very little green tomatoes on our plants!  

All produce grown will be passed onto the Quakertown Food Pantry, Angels Table, River Of Life Food Pantry in Phillipsburg and the more that is grown the more places we can pass onto.

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04-30-26 WE ARE GROWING!!

THIS PAST MONDAY, 04-27-26 WE ALSO PLANTED GREEN BEANS AND SUNFLOWERS!

AND THAT ONE PLANT IS A HORSERADISH THAT WAS DONATED AND TRANSPLANTED!

Wild flowers in the terracotta planters for the butterflies, bees and hummingbirds;

radishes;
tomatoes;
corn…

Comon’ babies!!!

More planting is planned for this coming Monday!!

All produce grown will be passed onto the Quakertown Food Pantry, Angels Table, River Of Life Food Pantry in Phillipsburg and the more that is grown the more places we can pass onto.

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MONDAY, APRIL 13TH, 2026

SEEDS ARE PLANTED!!

TOMATOES;
CARROTS;
CUKES;
CORN
HOT PEPPERS AND
WILDFLOWERS FOR BUTTERFLIES, BEES AND HUMMINGBIRDS FOR POLLINATION!

MORE SEEDS WILL BE STARTED NEXT WEEK:

ASPARAGUS;
MORE TOMATOES;
LETTUCE;
RADISHES;
ONIONS;
GREEN, ORANGE, YELLOW AND RED PEPPERS AND;
POTATOES WHEN THEY ARE READY FOR REPLANT.

EVENT LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/26371592932497429/?active_tab=discussion

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

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03-27-26 PEPPER SEEDS 

GREEN, RED AND YELLOW PEPPER SEEDS HARVESTED AND DRIED…

FOR OUR “PLANT A SEED OF HOPE FARMING PROJECT”

JOIN THE DISCUSSION: https://www.facebook.com/events/1655200942495260/?active_tab=discussion

We are still in need of tomato cages, more soil, potters of all sizes – especially larger potters for the potatoes and carrots and any seeds you want to pass on.

Volunteers also needed to help plant the seeds, transplanting when the time is right, occasional watering and weeding, and helping with the harvesting.

Garden location is in the Haycock area.

Feel free to email me directly at: ann@homelesstoindependence.org – it is definitely the quickest way to reach me.
And if you call the office number of 1-908-454-1500 please leave a voice mail – as the voice mails are immediately emailed to me.

We thank everyone for coming together to help our neighbors eat healthier during critical financial times.

Happy Planting!

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03-21-26 Homeless To Independence Inc. CURRENT Happenings!

HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC. ANNOUNCEMENT

STARTING UP AGAIN APRIL 1ST, 2026

“PLANT A SEED OF HOPE FARMING PROJECT”

JOIN OUR “SEEDS OF HOPE PROJECT” TODAY!

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

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

Event page link:  https://www.facebook.com/share/17kyDvfapC/

VIDEO LINK:  https://youtu.be/D3ZQAzQhUDw

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

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06-06-26 STARTING TODAY! FOLLOW Homeless To Independence Inc.‘s “ONE OF A KIND SHOP” #258 IN THE…

QUAKERTOWN FARMERS MARKET
201 STATION RD
QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951

FRIDAY & SATURDAYS FROM 9AM TO 9PM AND:
SUNDAYS FROM 10AM TO 5PM

GET THE SKINNY ON THE NEWLY DONATED ITEMS – GREAT CLOTHING! AWESOME HOUSEWARES! MANCAVE ITEMS!
RECORDS, COLLECTIBLES, CRAFTING SUPPLIES AND MORE!!

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING Homeless To Independence Inc. AND THE PEOPLE WE SERVE!

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06-06-26 I realize there are many folks looking for work from home employment.

Site I have found to be pretty consistent – it is constantly updating their listings!

hope it helps!

https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/make-money/career/work-from-home-companies/

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

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05-16-26 OUR “APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY RAFFLES” WINNING TICKET PULLS HAPPENED TODAY…

WATCH TO SEE WHO WON!

THANK YOU TO ALL THE WONDERFUL SMALL BUSINESS DONORS!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!

CATCH THE VIDEO HERE:  https://youtu.be/elJTg5Cqkmc

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

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05-15-26 IT IS WITH PROFOUND SADNESS THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF ONE OF OUR BELOVED BOARD MEMBERS MICAHEL FRANK CARBONE 

MIKE WAS AN ACTIVE GENTLEMAN AND A MAN OF HIS WORD!

PLEASE KEEP HIS FAMILY IN PRAYER!

THANK YOU!

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04-18-26 WHAT A GREAT EVENT!!!

SCOUTING MAKES RESPONSIBLE YOUNG ADULTS!

THANK YOU BSA TROOP 79 FROM PERKASIE, PA FOR A WONDERFUL EVENT

SIXTY-FIVE (65) HYGIENE BAGS PLUS LARGER HYGIENE PRODUCTS WERE PROCESSED BY THESE FINE YOUNG GENTLEMEN!

PLEASE NOTE: WE USE THE ZIPLOCK BAGS SO THAT FOLKS CAN KEEP THEIR IMPORTANT PAPERS AND ID DRY WHILE RESIDING OUT IN THE ELEMENTS.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING EVENTS LIKE THIS, HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC, BSA, AND THE PEOPLE WE SERVE!

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For you wonderful people requesting donation information:

06-26-26 Donating to Homeless To Independence Inc. Guidelines

Thank you for donating your goods to Homeless To Independence Inc. Following is
the how to and the what…

We accept anything as long as it is legal.

a) We do not accept any clothing that has holes, is dirty, with holes in the pockets, no rips or tears.

b) Glassware, pottery, ceramics cannot have breaks, chips, cracks – so much of the older pieces were made with lead and the breaks can harm those handling the pieces.

c) We gladly accept old trains, comics, old games and electronics, old records, camping equipment (for our tent cities outreach in 3-States), etc.

d) Furniture by appointment please – we are currently limited on space and we prefer to have a receiving family ready for your wonderful pieces, as our donated furniture pieces go in that direction.

e) If you have nonperishable and canned foods, that are non expired and don’t have the time to drop off at the food pantry, you are welcome to bring them to our location, during normal Qmart hours and we will get it all dropped during the next week on a weekly basis!

During the holiday seasons, we accept Giant Food Stores Ham Gift Certificates for families in need – they are always needed.

f) Donate a raffle basket for upcoming raffle and 50/50 events.

g) We are always in need of plastic and paper bags (with handles also) – this helps defray the cost of purchasing and helps keep them out of the landfill.

h) Donate your vehicle, camper – we have individuals and families in need – especially vehicles to help them get to their gainful employment.

An official tax receipt if provided for your tax records.

NORMAL DROPOFF HOURS FOR OUR QUAKERTOWN FARMERS MARKET:

FRIDAYS FROM 9AM TO 9PM;
SATURDAYS, FROM 9AM TO 9PM AND;
SUNDAYS FROM 10AM TO 5PM.

DROP OFF HERE:

HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC.’S “ONE OF A KIND SHOP” #258, NEXT TO EXIT #11 IN THE…

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

Our Hours:

This is fundraising for our all volunteer 19-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 all for supporting Homeless To Independence Inc and the people we serve!

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03-25-26 UPDATE … WHERE TO FIND HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC….

• X:   https://x.com/Homeless_To_Ind 
• Nextdoor:  https://nextdoor.com/profile/01MW4FxZMQ_CPwQzY 

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

• Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/HTIINC/
• 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
• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/homelesstoindependenceinc
• Telegram:  t.me/HomelessToIndependence
• YouTube:  Ann Martin-Frey

• Bitchute:  Homeless_To_Independence_Inc

• Rumble – HOMELESS_TO_INDEPENDENC
• BRIGHTEON.COM – Homeless To Independence Inc

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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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SEPTEMBER 2026 HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC.’S PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Homeless To Independence Inc. is an extremely active, 20-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 canned 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 a Code Blue Snow/Cold event, 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 to get their housing back in order.
• We follow with Meteorologist storm chasers during various types of storm events, such as but not limited to; Tornadoes, Tropical storms, Hurricanes, Flooding, Earthquakes, etc. and reach out to local OEM’s (Offices of Emergency Management), Mayors,

 

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Governor’s etc. to see how we can assist their folks in need.  We have been doing this

       since Hurricane Katrina and next is what our mission is…

• 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.

 

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“Seeds of Hope Gardening Project”:

 

Officially named in 2020, we have been planting fruits and vegetables from seeds and pits for nearly 20 years and passing the plants onto families and individuals in need to help them not only eat healthier but also save money.  These plants are raised in 3-gal and 5-gal food grade buckets, and the buckets are turned in at the end of the season and reused the next season.  The seeds and pits we use are harvested from the produce we raise and produce we purchase off season.  Everything we use is non-GMO.

 

Our current season started on Wednesday, April 1^st, 2026.  This year we expanded and harvested produce will be passed onto local food panties such as Quakertown Food Pantry and local Angel’s Table that feeds those in need plus the River of Life Food Pantry in Phillipsburg NJ.

 

We did reach out to the residents and farmers – which we had a great response from residents that had gardens that mass produced and after passing onto their friends, family and neighbors they passed the balance onto the Seeds Of Shop Project when we passed it along!

 

Some of the resident gardeners even harvested seeds and passed them onto us for our upcoming 2027 season.

 

We are always looking for volunteers, donations of seeds, soil, food grade 3- & 5-gallon buckets and/or financial donations.

 

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Homeless To Independence Inc. is dedicated to helping families and individuals with items of need such as clothing and household goods within the State of New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New York, 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 October 1st, 2026, our 21^st Annual Multi-State Winter Outerwear Drive will be starting.  Last year we served well over 40K people in 5-States with winter outerwear items this season. Due to the longer cold weather season during the year 2025/2026, we continued and ended March 31^st, 2026. 

 

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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.

 

As stated above, our 2026 season will start on Thursday, October 1^st, 2026 and will run through the end of February 2027 unless the very cold weather continues them we will run through March 2027.

 

• 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.

 

 

SOCIAL MEDIA

 

We are extremely active on our social media venues:

 

• X.com:   @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
• TicToc – www.ticktok.com/@homelesstoindependence

 

 

 

 

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

 

• Food and pet food product recalls as they arise;
• Housing upcoming 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 events;
• Incoming storm information, emergency preparedness and disaster response information;
• Information on fun events/things to do.

 

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/
• com: @Homeless_To_Ind
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-martin-frey-197aa41a/
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/HTIINC/
• Bitchute: Homeless_To_Independence_Inc
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/homelesstoindependenceinc

 

 

 

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, Cold Blue shelters and Warming Centers, 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;
• “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

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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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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