01 — Tents
A place to rest, out of the elements.
New tents offer basic shelter and protection: somewhere dry, a little privacy, and a space to keep belongings together.
More about tents
The Tent Project · Santa Clara & San Jose
Everyone deserves a safer night.
The Tent Project helps neighbors experiencing homelessness access essential shelter supplies, from new tents and sleeping bags to warm clothing. Together, we can offer a little more protection, comfort, and care.
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Why it matters
A tent is not a home. But tonight, shelter matters.
Neighbors without stable housing face cold nights, rain and exposure with very little between them and the weather. Each of them deserves protection, dignity and compassion.
Lasting answers to homelessness take housing, services and time — and a tent doesn't replace any of that. What it can do is help with something immediate: a dry, private place to rest tonight, while longer-term help is sought.
That's where The Tent Project focuses. Practical supplies, offered with respect, to people right here in our community.
Immediate care and long-term solutions aren't in competition. People need both.
How we help
Small acts of care. Meaningful comfort.
We focus on three essentials, and we only buy or distribute brand-new items.
02 — Sleeping bags
Warmth for the hardest hours.
A good sleeping bag helps people stay warmer and more comfortable through cold, difficult nights.
More about sleeping bags03 — Warm clothing
Protection you can carry.
Coats and jackets help protect against cold weather, during the day and through the night.
More about warm clothingGet involved
There is more than one way to help.
Whether you have an afternoon to give, land that could help, or a community in need, there's a place for you here.
Volunteer your time
Help distribute new tents, sleeping bags and warm coats to neighbors who need them.
Volunteer with usFunded by our family
Every tent, sleeping bag and coat we give is bought by the Ghanma family. We don't collect donations — if you'd like to help in another way, just email us.
Email usRequest supplies for your area
Ask about tents and sleeping bags for people or a community you support in Santa Clara or San Jose.
Make a requestOffer land for consideration
If you have land that could support the project's work, tell us about it and we'll review it with care.
Tell us about the landBecome a community partner
Community groups and local organizations can reach out to explore working together.
Start a conversationSell new supplies or offer land for rent
The project also buys brand-new tents and sleeping bags, and considers land offered for rent.
Make an offerHow it works
Helping begins with a simple step.
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Choose how to help
Volunteer, offer land, partner with us, or request supplies for your area.
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Get in touch
Email support@tentproject.org with a few details, or give us a call.
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We review it
The team reads every request and offer and follows up with any questions.
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We coordinate next steps
Together we plan what's possible, based on availability and circumstances.
We're a small, family-led project. We can't promise that every request will be met, and we aren't an emergency service. In an emergency, please call 911.
Where we work
Rooted in our community.
The Tent Project is based in Santa Clara and works locally, alongside neighbors in Santa Clara and San Jose.
Santa Clara, California
Where the project is based.
San Jose, California
Part of our current service area.
Northern California Planned
Expansion is planned, not yet operational.
Our story
A family project. A shared commitment to care.
The Tent Project is the Tariq Tony Ghanma Family Project — a family-led initiative based in Santa Clara, California.
Brand-new, always
We only buy or distribute new tents and sleeping bags.
Close to home
Our work today is focused on Santa Clara and San Jose.
Open to everyone
Volunteers, landowners and partners are all welcome.
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.