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Treehouse Collective
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improving material living conditions for people in DC since like literally right now

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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.
ID: Picture of black folding chair set up next to propane fueled heater. Other chairs form a circle around the heater.
January 3, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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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 :)
ID: picture of several types of masks, four COVID-centered informational zines, and three peppermint candies sitting on a hardwood floor
December 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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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💚💚💚
Picture of two lawn chairs with a outdoor propane heater and a box of dunkin donuts coffee
December 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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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
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"
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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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🖤
A photo of our cart full of supplies, includinglighters, rolling papers, tissue boxes, ibuprofen, and lotion.
November 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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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💚
Picture of various supplies in a cart including propel, ponchos, rolling papers, and snacks
October 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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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
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.
September 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Distro! We had people come through, pick up breakfast and supplies, and sit and chat with us. Two folks got swept by NPS without notice, and they need new tents, sleeping bags, and clothes. If possible, please considering donating to our GN or from our WL to get them the supplies!
Picture of camp chairs set up in a circle on pavement under a tree with several bags of supplies.
September 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Yesterday we hosted a Stop the Bleed training with UMD’s LGBTQ+ Equity Center. We talked through how to assess and treat injuries from gun violence with the goal of keeping people alive until professional help can arrive.
A group of queer people in masks sits and stands around white tables in a U shape.
September 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Distro day!! The weather is beautiful and we had folks sit and hang out for a while :) we brought out laundry detergent so people can wash clothes after the rain last week. We also took out a tent and a sleeping bag, as well as the usual breakfast, water, snacks, & batteries
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.
September 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Saw the usual suspects today plus a few from the Kennedy Center sweeps. Still some folks needing tents since the city destroyed theirs. Despite all that people are in good spirits and hunkering down for the rain later today!
Picture of various supplies in a cart including propel, ponchos, rolling papers, and snacks
September 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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One of our values is transparency, and that means telling you exactly where donations go! Last month, we spent $2,763 total. Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who donated through CA or our GB and purchased items off our WL. Your support means the world to us and the people we know.
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 $$$ last month. 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: covid-19 tests, $1050, 38%. One section is gold, with gold text that reads: direct cash support, $1000, 36%. One section is brown, with brown text that reads: distro supplies, $713, 26%.
September 5, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Out again! We saw significantly more people today- some new friends and some we’ve known for years. Folks filled up all our chairs, ate breakfast, and chatted about how they’re doing given… everything.

We got three tents and a sleeping bag out today, and three more people requested tents
Picture of 6 camp chairs set up in a circle on pavement under a tree. Picture of three tents stacked against a wall. Picture of propel electrolytes sitting on a box of body wipes. A note says “a gift for you… thank you for your kind work. From a friend.” Picture of a sticker on a curb. Sticker says “One day everyone will say they were against this. Save Gaza. Free Palestine.”
August 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Another quiet distro. Still haven't been able to find where half the folks we used to see have moved to. The people we are seeing are happy to sit and chat with someone for a couple hours! Get to know your neighbors and bring them water and food, it's worth the effort we promise💚
Picture of various supplies in a cart including propel, ponchos, rolling papers, and snacks
August 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Posted up for our usual distro today after the city swept everyone yesterday. We saw only a third of the people we know, and everyone seems quiet and shaken up. No one knows where is safe is set up or how long it’ll be before they’re cleared again.
Picture of a blue cart full of supplies sitting next to three camp chairs. On the ground next to the cart are several bags of supplies and a package of bottled water.
August 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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More!! Memes!!
Picture of a tweet by Zee @zee63365234 Text reads: men microdose bicuriousness by asking what you'd do for a million dollars Quadrant of comics. In top left, Poo tells Piglet “I love honey!” while scooping honey out of a jar. In top right, Poo says “but you know what I don’t love?” while Piglet waits for an answer. In bottom left, comic zooms in on Poo’s face. Poo says “israel.” In bottom right, Poo is dressed as a member of Hamas Picture of a My Little Pony with a frizzy yellow mane. Text says “one large mocha Xanax vodka latte with whipped cream and Valium sprinkles” Picture of a hand holding a pink trophy. The trophy reads “world’s best bottom” at the base and has a blue #1 at the top
July 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Meme!! Monday!!
Picture of a baby deer. Text reads: I am both dumber and smarter than you think. Do not estimate me Picture of a black cat wading through a waterpainted pond. Text reads: I hope this email doesn't find you. I hope you've escaped and now you're free A picture of a brown bunny sitting on a concrete sidewalk. Black text under the bunny says “I am at my limit” Picture of a quote tweet by Cera Gibson @ceragibson. Original tweet is a picture of a small stone statue depicting a man giving another man head. The text reads: our ancestors were som FREAKS. Cera's quote tweet reads: bros have been guzzling glizzy since the dawn of time, and conservatives still wanna act like gayness is a liberal invention
July 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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More!! Memes!!
Picture of a tweet by Zee @zee63365234 Text reads: men microdose bicuriousness by asking what you'd do for a million dollars Quadrant of comics. In top left, Poo tells Piglet “I love honey!” while scooping honey out of a jar. In top right, Poo says “but you know what I don’t love?” while Piglet waits for an answer. In bottom left, comic zooms in on Poo’s face. Poo says “israel.” In bottom right, Poo is dressed as a member of Hamas Picture of a My Little Pony with a frizzy yellow mane. Text says “one large mocha Xanax vodka latte with whipped cream and Valium sprinkles” Picture of a hand holding a pink trophy. The trophy reads “world’s best bottom” at the base and has a blue #1 at the top
July 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Meme!! Monday!!
Picture of a baby deer. Text reads: I am both dumber and smarter than you think. Do not estimate me Picture of a black cat wading through a waterpainted pond. Text reads: I hope this email doesn't find you. I hope you've escaped and now you're free A picture of a brown bunny sitting on a concrete sidewalk. Black text under the bunny says “I am at my limit” Picture of a quote tweet by Cera Gibson @ceragibson. Original tweet is a picture of a small stone statue depicting a man giving another man head. The text reads: our ancestors were som FREAKS. Cera's quote tweet reads: bros have been guzzling glizzy since the dawn of time, and conservatives still wanna act like gayness is a liberal invention
July 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Distro day!! Frozen water, regular water, electrolytes, rechargeable fans, and body wipes help people stay cool, hydrated, and comfortable in this brutal heat.

If possible, please consider donating or purchasing items off our wishlist to help us get supplies out!❣️
Picture of a blue cart full of supplies sitting next to three camp chair. On the ground next to the cart are several bags of supplies and a package of bottled water.
July 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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We're so excited to launch this program- tests are on the way so stay tuned!
Covid test program tease: White background with blue forget-me-nots in top right corner. Brown and green text reads: "coming soon... free COVID-19 PCR-quality testing. Tests have been ordered! Once they arrive, it's so on!! We were broke and now we're not!!! Shoutout to all our new donors & bffs!!!!"
July 25, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Our commitment to us, to you, and to our community 💪
White background with green and brown text and a grassy border at the bottom of the graphic. Text states: "Treehouse Collective's COVID-19 Policy. Our COVID-19 policy was created by consensus and is in effect regardless of season or surge. It will be revisited as needed or when requested by a member of Treehouse Collective. The policy aligns with our values to help us: practice community care in our daily lives; support accessibility in public spaces; promote transparency around our practices; protect our most vulnerable family, friends, and neighbors; reduce the spread of airborne illnesses." White background with green and brown text and a grassy border at the bottom of the graphic. Text states: "COVID-19 Policy. All Treehouse Collective members will: wear high-quality masks at distros and public events; stay home and test for COVID-19 if sick or knowingly exposed; test using PCR-quality tests; communicate any known or potential exposure before public and private gatherings or events; test before attending private gatherings or events. We will also require attendees to mask at all of our public events." White background with green and brown text and a grassy border at the bottom of the graphic. Text states: "How We Do It. We cannot entirely eliminate COVID-19 risk on our own, but what we do to reduce the spread of airborne illnesses to our friends, family, and communities is still of utmost importance. Here are the tools we use to protect ourselves and our communities: masks: we wear certified, well-fitting N95 or KN95 masks; tests: we use PlusLife at-home test systems; nasal spray: we use a carrageenan nasal spray when we’re in high-risk situations; vaccines: we stay up-to-date on our vaccines to reduce the risk of severe illness; multiple layers of protection: combining these tools helps us reduce spread and reduce viral load when we do get sick." White background with green and brown text and a grassy border at the bottom of the graphic. Text states: "How We Think About It. We reject the ableist, racist, and capitalist narrative that tells us the pandemic is over and compels us to prioritize getting back to work over the lives of poor, disabled, and POC communities. We also recognize the role of disease as a tool of settler colonialism that connects us to global struggle."
July 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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fyi <3
Graphic has a brown background with a green oak tree in the middle. White text reads: "Treehouse Collective". Gold text reads: "who are we?" Graphic has a brown background with green tree roots in the middle. White and gold text reads: "Our Roots. We value (in no particular order): horizontal organizing structures; transparency & honesty; community care; accessibility; accountability; humor & joy & playfulness; work guided by the communities it serves; resistance by any means necessary" Graphic has a brown background with a green tree trunk in the middle. White and gold text reads: "Our Branches. Our current projects include: free weekly supply distro to folks living in encampments across the city; free COVID-19 testing program open to anyone living in the city; free Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) trainings to help folks survive mass violence." Graphic has a brown background with a green tree trunk in the middle. White and gold text reads: "Grow with Us. got an extra $5 to kick our way? (not your latte fund - we want you to have that.) got a project or idea or partnership that would help your neighbors out? we want to hear from you! @treecollectdc on insta/twitter/bluesky or email us at treehousecollectivedc@proton.me"
July 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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More!
Screenshot of an online quiz. Selected option says “oh im crazy. people don’t know what to do with me im a menace. im sick in the head im twisted. I lurk in the shadows alone im like Batman if he was sponsored by spirit Halloween.” Underneath is a blue button that says Next. Man leaning over on his balcony with a Hamas fighter's face photoshopped onto his face Text reads: I bring a sort of "Hamas did nothing wrong" vibe to casual conversations that Americans don't really like
July 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Meme Monday! On a Thursday! Why tf not! There are no rules!
A monkey with its finger to its lips quizzically. In the background there is a naval fleet Lisa frank style image of dolphins and rainbows. Text reads: TODAY HAS BEEN A DAY, AND TOMORROW IS GOING TO BE ANOTHER DAY (oh my god) Artwork of a pink sink with the left faucet one. The water is in the shape of a woman's face. Superimposed text reads: Emotionally Drained Four pictures: top left ceo and mistress at oasis concert, top right shirtless picture of Luigi mangione, bottom left the oceangate submersible, bottom right orcas cresting. Text reads: Every summer, fate chooses a CEO for the sacrifice. That's the ritual
July 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM