Give Shelter. Give Hope.
Tens of thousands in the United States are displaced every year due to natural disasters. You can help by loaning, donating, or supporting the gift of temporary shelter.
Emergency Shelter When It’s Needed Most
Natural disasters strike every corner of America — from hurricanes in the Gulf, floods in the Midwest, wildfires in the West, to tornadoes sweeping across the Plains. In their wake, thousands of families are left without shelter, unsure where to turn next.
In Tents for the Cause bridges the gap between those displaced by these emergencies and compassionate individuals with RVs, tents, or camping gear they’re not using. Whether it’s a short-term loan, a permanent donation, or even just a warm sleeping bag, every contribution matters.
We believe no one should have to sleep exposed to the elements simply because they lost their home to a storm, fire, or flood. From coast to coast, we’re building a network of everyday people stepping up to provide comfort, dignity, and temporary shelter to those in crisis.
Got gear? Give it purpose.
Need shelter? We’re here to help.
Together, we can turn unused supplies into life-saving support — one tent, one tarp, one sleeping bag at a time.
Helping Displaced Americans Find Shelter
We work directly with disaster relief networks, churches, and local nonprofits to identify individuals and families in immediate need of temporary housing. From wildfire victims to individuals experiencing homelessness, our mission is simple: connect resources to real people in crisis.
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Homelessness in America: A Growing Emergency
On any given night in America, more than 650,000 people experience homelessness — a growing crisis fueled by rising housing costs, economic instability, and climate-related disasters. In 2023 alone, record-breaking floods, hurricanes, wildfires, and tornadoes displaced over 1.6 million people across the country. A single RV, tent, or sleeping bag could be the difference between sleeping exposed on the street or resting safely with shelter and dignity.
Three Powerful Ways to Make an Impact
Whether you have extra gear, an unused RV, or just a heart to help — there’s a way for you to step in and provide real, immediate relief. Here are three powerful ways you can make an impact today.
Loan or Donate an RV or Tent – If you have one not in use, list it here and we’ll connect you with someone in need.
Donate Camping Gear – From sleeping bags to propane heaters, the gear you donate keeps people safe and warm.
Give Financially – Your donation goes directly toward transportation, gear distribution, and outreach efforts
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