Eric Marrero, director of Tampa Hope, surveys a row of tents on June 9. It’s been over a week since severe thunderstorms damaged 71 of the 125 tents at the homeless shelter.
Tampa Hope director Eric Marrero monitors the security camera feed of the over 100 tents on platforms outside. He said the green tents replaced those that were damaged in the recent severe weather.
Severe weather earlier this month, on June 1, flooded 12 empty cottages and damaged 71 tents at Tampa Hope. The homeless shelter, which is operated by Catholic Charities, offers temporary shelter and other supportive services to residents experiencing homelessness…