storms and sunshine. We bring sandwiches, coffee, water, & supplies, along with special requests when able.
CA: $treecollectdc
GB: givebutter.com/B4ZYwG
WL: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/21SLGZ274CLW2
ID: Photo of the distro cart surrounded by bags of supplies and half a 24 pack of water.
We have been out on Saturday mornings (amongst marathons, cherry blossoms, & kites) for both gorgeous temps and those where we haul the heater out. Spring brings all kinds of climate extremes, now more than ever, so consider sending a few bucks our way to directly help our neighbors weather the
fuel out to our weekly distro.
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Your support means the world to us and the people we know.
Our free PCR-quality testing program is up and running!
We take cash out to weekly distro, and we also support some local unhoused folks through providing direct cash support.
Finally, we take breakfast, hot coffee, water, snacks, and
Image description: Graphic has a white background with green grass growing up from the bottom. Green text at the top reads: Treehouse Transparency. Brown text under it reads: here's how we spent $$$ in the last few months. In the center of the graphic is a donut graph split into three sections with the Treehouse Collective logo at its center. One section is light blue, with blue text that reads: breakfast & coffee, $860, 26%. One section is green, with text that reads: covid-19 testing, $203, 6%. One section is gold, with gold text that reads: direct cash support, $687, 20%. One section is brown, with brown text that reads: distro supplies, $1595, 48%.
One of our values is transparency, and that means telling you exactly where donations go (even though it's taken a few months to post... sorry!) In the last few months, we've spent $3,345 total. Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who donated through CA or our GB and purchased items off our WL.
May we all aspire to take care of each other like Ms Shirley did 💔
ID: Screenshot of DC weather forecast, showing it's 11 degrees with a wind chill of -2 and a winter storm warning.
you can call 311 for free transportation to a shelter between 8am and midnight.
If able, please consider donating to help us get more supplies out next weekend. Stay warm! 🥶
CA: $treecollectdc
GB: givebutter.com/B4ZYwG
WL: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/21SLGZ274CLW2?ref_=wl_share
ID: Pic of cardboard box open on pavement. Inside box are 8 heaters in their boxes.
THANK YOU to everyone who donated toward purchasing heaters this week. We took 9 out w/ us this morning, along with fuel to keep folks warm through the storm & the coming cold.
Remember to check on neighbors living outside this weekend! Give them water, cash, & warming supplies. W/ their consent,
UPDATE: we've gotten enough heaters! 🥳😭🥺
Now we are fundraising for propane to hand out; we have a local hardware store we support 🔥
CA: $treecollectdc
GB: givebutter.com/B4ZYwG
WL: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/21SLGZ274CLW2?ref_=wl_share
It's gonna snow 🥶 help us purchase heaters to take out with us this weekend! Heaters can keep folks alive when snow traps them in their tents. You can purchase a heater for ~ $35 off our WL, or donate to our CA or GB toward the purchase of a heater. Thank you so much for your support!
Hey, you know how these wealthy fascists don’t care who dies for their access to oil in Venezuela since they only care about short-term profit & not long-term outcomes for the human population or planet?
They feel the same way re COVID, flu, & healthcare in general.
A n95 in public is resistance.
If able, please donate to help us purchase heaters and warming supplies! They are truly lifesavers. Thank you all for your support!
CA: $treecollectdc
GB: givebutter.com/B4ZYwG
WL: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/21SLGZ274CLW2?ref_=wl_share
ID: Picture of black folding chair set up next to propane fueled heater. Other chairs form a circle around the heater.
We headed out for our weekly distro this morning. We took out warm sandwiches, hot coffee, and supplies, and we set up a heater so people could sit down and get warm while they eat.
Folks are doing okay with the cold, but are really looking for heaters to stay warm overnight.
You don't need to think about what is "normal."
You are you.
One day, the world will come where there is no need to categorize people as LGBT🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Until that day arrives, I will continue to send out this message.
Your soul is beautiful.
PS you can't blame us if the zines aren't professionally folded we weren't sober when we did them xoxo
ID: picture of several types of masks, four COVID-centered informational zines, and three peppermint candies sitting on a hardwood floor
Caption: Breaking news 🚨🚨🚨 when you test with us, you now get a free test AND zines, masks, and peppermints (as a treat)!!! Use the link in our bio to get tested and keep your people safer during the holiday season :)
Please consider donating so we can keep doing this work!
CA: $treecollectdc
Givebutter: givebutter.com/B4ZYwG
Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Picture of two lawn chairs with a outdoor propane heater and a box of dunkin donuts coffee
Distro has been lovely the last few weeks! We've been saving up and got a little heater so when our pals come they can sit and warm up a bit while they eat their sandwiches and drink coffee. Big hit as it gets colder! Our friends are all grateful to ya'll for the supplies💚💚💚
This is a pilot program. We have 20 tests available. If you have tests you would like to donate or if you are interested in participating in a program like this with your home test machine, let us know!
BYO bubble! We can test up to four people at a time if you all come together. More info in the form in our bio.
Curious about why it's still so important to test for COVID-19? We shared some resources! Check them out, and please support their incredibly important work if able :)
Graphic has a white background with a gold branch in the top right corner and a graphic of a gold test swab and vial in the top left corner. Green and brown text says: "free COVID-19 PCR-quality testing. How it works: 1. Schedule a time to visit us in Trinidad or Shaw - fill out the form linked in our bio. 2. Swab your nose for our PlusLife test system. 3. Receive an email in about 40 minutes with your result. 4. Pay it forward (optional). We provide the tests at no cost, but you can chip in $15 for the next person’s test if you want! This is a pilot program. We’ll keep you posted on availability of testing depending on demand."
Graphic has a white background with a gold branch in the top right corner and a graphic of a gold test swab and vial in the top left corner. Green and brown text says: "Why should I test for COVID-19? Good question! We know a lot of people think the pandemic is over. However, COVID-19 is still killing and disabling people around the globe. Choosing to reduce the risk of spreading it is an act of community care and radical solidarity with disabled, poor, and POC communities all over the world. Resources below! “The Pandemic’s True Death Toll” in The Economist “How the Press Manufactured Consent for Never-Ending COVID Reinfections” by Julia Doubleday for The Gauntlet “Falling by the Wayside” by Estelle Ellison for Medium “The Sociological Production of the End of the Pandemic” by the Death Panel podcast"
It's finally happening!!! We're launching a pilot of our free PCR-quality COVID-19 test program.
Schedule a test with us using the form linked in our bio. Let us know if you can meet us- if you can't, we will try our best to come to you. Provide a sample, and we'll email you the results
A photo of our cart full of supplies, includinglighters, rolling papers, tissue boxes, ibuprofen, and lotion.
We saw our neighbors and talked about the coming cold weather; now is the time to start bringing winter supplies- hand warmers, hats, gloves, & socks, so this is where all donation dollars are going. Please consider giving to Joe's fundraiser, who lost everything in a fire, on our givebutter🖤
Hello! We've been bringing breakfast, cash, and supplies every week, thank you for your support💚
Unfortunately Joe's tent and belongings were lost in a fire. We're trying to raise money to help him recoup. Consider donating or sharing the link below.
givebutter.com/YhESUR
As always if you have a few bucks to spare we would be grateful as it helps us continue our work!
CA: $treecollectdc
Givebutter: givebutter.com/B4ZYwG
Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Picture of various supplies in a cart including propel, ponchos, rolling papers, and snacks
Fall is in the air! Had a lovely time sitting with our neighbors today, and people seem to be in good spirits! We brought out our usual sandwiches and supplies and are starting to prepare switching things up to protect from the cold weather coming💚
CA: $treecollectdc
Givebutter: givebutter.com/B4ZYwG
Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/21SLGZ274CLW2
Thank you all for your support 🖤
Picture of a blue cart full of supplies. On the ground next to the cart are several bags of supplies and a package of bottled water.
Distro day! Folks are prepping for the storm this afternoon, so they dropped by quickly to grab some breakfast and supplies before the rain. Got a few requests for tents- as ever, please consider a donation if able
