Tharros Village carried by the wind of community generosity

Mike Agnew

September 2, 2025

Event Date:

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 09:00 am

When wind from Hurricane Erin swept through our area, bringing dangerous conditions for Tharros Village tents, we found ourselves in urgent need of a safe indoor space to continue caring for our 28 resident guests. Without hesitation, the team at Schell Brothers opened the doors to their employee gym and gave us exactly what we needed: safety, shelter and a sense of calm in the middle of a storm.

This was more than just the use of a building; it was a generous, deeply human act that reminded us of what true community looks like. We are so grateful to Schell Brothers for stepping up in a moment of real need. They’ve now joined a growing circle of incredible local business and nonprofit partners whose support allows Tharros to operate each day and offer dignity, hope and stability to people who are often overlooked.

Tharros Village is a low-barrier, self-governed community along Coastal Highway in Lewes that offers unsheltered people in the Cape Region of Sussex County a safe place to stay, rest and rebuild. With the support of local partners, we’re able to provide not just shelter, but also a foundation for healing and progress.

These businesses and nonprofits quietly and consistently help make this mission possible. With their support – and now with the help of Schell Brothers – we’re able to show up, rain, shine or wind, for the people who need us most.

From all of us at Tharros Village, thank you for believing in the power of community and showing what it means to care.

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