How we help

Tents, sleeping bags and warm clothing.

Three essentials, always brand new, offered to neighbors experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara and San Jose.

Tents set up along a city sidewalk
Illustrative photo
01 — Tents

A place to rest, out of the elements.

A tent can't replace a home. What it can offer is basic shelter: protection from rain and wind, a little privacy, and a place to keep belongings together.

We provide new tents only.

A red sleeping bag against a stone wall
Illustrative photo
02 — Sleeping bags

Warmth for the hardest hours.

Nights are often the coldest and most difficult part of the day. A good sleeping bag helps people stay warmer and more comfortable.

We provide new sleeping bags only.

03 — Warm clothing

Protection you can carry.

Warm coats and jackets help protect against cold weather — through the day and into the night.

What we accept

Why we only use brand-new supplies.

Everyone deserves supplies that are clean, complete and ready to use. That's why the project only buys or distributes new tents and sleeping bags. Everything we give is bought by the family itself — we don't collect donations.

Brand-new items only. Out of respect for the people we serve, the project only buys or distributes new tents and sleeping bags.

Need supplies?

Requesting supplies for your area.

If you support people who need shelter supplies in Santa Clara or San Jose, you can send us a request. We'll review it and follow up — though we can't promise every request can be met.

Request supplies
Where The Tent Project works An illustrative map of the southern San Francisco Bay showing Santa Clara and San Jose, where the project works today, and an arrow toward Northern California, where expansion is planned. San Francisco Bay Santa Clara Project base San Jose NORTHERN CALIFORNIA planned
Illustrative map, not to scale.

Start somewhere

You may not be able to change everything. But you can help someone tonight.

Give your time, tell us about a need in your area, or help us reach more neighbors. Every meaningful act of care starts somewhere.