I just want to share how grateful I am for the security supervisor at The Shade Tree. I asked for directions to the Rescue Mission, and one young man went above and beyond to make sure I felt safe and cared for. His name is Deontae, and I truly appreciate the way he took the time to guide me even though he wasn’t driving with me. He also gave me a hygiene pack, which meant so much. his kindness and professionalism made me feel supported. Thank you, Deontae, and thank you Shade Tree for giving back to the community in such a meaningful way.

I came here with my 3 children and they kicked me out after another mentally ill client Tara threatened me and my children's lives! They our us out on the streets for no reason my babies were crying and so scared of the other mom trying to attack me and staff did nothing to protect us.the walls in the children's bedrooms have sharp metal sticking out and cut my son he was screaming and rooms are filthy .you have to begg for hygiene and clothes if you have non and staff treats you like trash especially Tyra and Nikkie.This place is like jail and judge you and quick to out babies back on the streets and there moms back with there abuser.horrible.

I have an infinite amount of love for The Shade Tree, but I would like to address Angie Turner, who not only victimized my very vulnerable friend someone who was seeking shelter and refuge after finally gathering the courage to leave a physically abusive relationship. Angie, you not only spoke to her like a dog, but you also blamed her for being in the situation she was in, telling her that she “got herself into it.” You went as far as to say she needed to get her “bread” (money) up because The Shade Tree is a working program and offers no handouts. My friend was never looking for a handout. She was looking for a safe space to lay her head for herself and her daughter. Instead, you berated her in the lobby, in front of her child, to the point that she left in tears and was forced to return to her abuser because she had nowhere else to go. Angie, not only do you need to show more empathy especially working at a domestic violence and human trafficking shelter but you also need to undergo trauma-informed training. The way you handled my friend was unprofessional, unacceptable, and deeply upsetting!