Tiny Tiny Homes in Toronto | Dignity for the Homeless (Aug 2024 Walk)

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
  • A Toronto walk with Ryan Donais from ‪@tinytinyhomes‬
    We walk from the St Lawrence Market over to near Yonge & Front to check out a tiny home prototype that Ryan has built. The aim is to provide a little bit of dignity to the underhoused and get them out of tents and into these small homes as a temporary measure until permanent housing can be provided.
    Recorded in 4K at 60 FPS on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
    You can learn more about this amazing project including how to contribute at: tinytinyhomes.ca/
    RUclips: ‪@tinytinyhomes‬
    IG: / tinytinyhomestoronto
    Tik Tok: / tinytinyhomes
    GoFundMe: www.gofundme.c...
    Join this channel on RUclips to get access to perks:
    / @johnnystrides
    Alternatively please consider a Patreon Membership: / johnnystrides
    Support me through PayPal: www.paypal.com...
    IG: / johnnystrides
    Check out my other channel Johnny Stumbles: / @johnnystumbles
    Below are affiliate links featuring tech I use to create the videos I upload to this channel. I will earn a small commission from each purchase which will be used to support the channel if you use the links:
    Segway Ninebot Max Kick Scooter (super long range): amzn.to/3NO65eK
    Cameras and Mics
    Rode Wireless Pro: brandstore.rod...
    DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo: amzn.to/47DV76b
    DJI Osmo Pocket 3: amzn.to/49qn5ny
    DJI Pocket 2: amzn.to/3kskley
    DJI Mic: amzn.to/49qn5ny
    GoPro Hero 12: amzn.to/49qn5ny
    DJI Osmo Action: amzn.to/3hwGN54
    Rode smartLav+ (my primary mic for livestreams): amzn.to/3IfYy7g
    Shure MVL (also works really well): amzn.to/3fGoNqm
    Shure MV7 USB/XLR Dynamic Mic: amzn.to/3RgyNrU
    Accessories & Tech I Recommend
    Moza Mini MX Gimbal (used in livestreams): amzn.to/3qADDS7
    DJI Osmo Mobile 6 Gimbal: amzn.to/3QjwEvy
    GETIHU USB C High Speed Power Bank: amzn.to/3NK7fbg
    SanDisk Extreme 256GB Micro SD Card: amzn.to/3ArhZrU
    Samsung EVO Plus 128gb Micro SD Card: amzn.to/3FNkdDr
    Samsung EVO Plus 256gb Micro SD: amzn.to/2Buco8k
    Sony WH-1000Xm5 Noise Cancelling Headphones: amzn.to/3uOrCh1

Комментарии • 812

  • @abalancingbreath
    @abalancingbreath 17 дней назад +206

    Wow! Some company needs to sponsor this guy and reward his initiative! Well done!

    • @estherfischer2188
      @estherfischer2188 10 дней назад +14

      Agreed. Each big city needs these tiny tiny homes. There are some who may not be homeless yet but the rising cost of rent they will be soon. This is a good alternative.

    • @leannekenyoung
      @leannekenyoung 10 дней назад +5

      1000% agreed!!!!

    • @Vocal-Vegan
      @Vocal-Vegan 8 дней назад

      @@estherfischer2188 similar was being done in TO until john tory said they were "eyesores" in the public owned parks n ordered thm torn dwn n the builder fined.
      the shelters met Ont building code n the Ppl were put back out in the cold
      the guvs on all lvls n all parties dnt care about the unsheltered, in ovr 30 yrs how many shelters have been buily?
      all parties, all partyers n None of thm care or have been made to in the last 30yrs.
      dougy do wrong blows gazillions on metrolinx, highways n puttn booze in gas stations n variety stores n dnt forget about the private medical............yey politrix, man being So inHuman is such a great thing for us

    • @kenlikness
      @kenlikness 6 дней назад +2

      @@leannekenyoung Costs involved?

    • @DylanBettle
      @DylanBettle 4 дня назад

      @@abalancingbreath the government is always trying to stop people with laws alot are reasonable but alot aren’t what they do to us is not okay. There are people more powerful then the government.

  • @jeank5410
    @jeank5410 17 дней назад +260

    With the thought that Ryan has put into the tiny home it is obvious he cares about finding a way to help the homeless. I wish him success in his endeavor. Johnny, great job with the interview. 😊

    • @janinesnyder8250
      @janinesnyder8250 16 дней назад +4

      Also, if someone doesn’t come out for several days, first responders will have a pretty clear idea what they’re going to find behind the clean, convenient, super effective technology called “closed door to finite space”.

  • @uteschmid-jonesisresidenti9582
    @uteschmid-jonesisresidenti9582 16 дней назад +187

    A suggestion for your next model: Put in a Rice Cooker with a steaming basket instead of a butane element. A rice cooker with steaming basket can cook an entire meal, (rice/bulghur wheat/couscous + steam vegetables + steam meat or hard boil eggs) AND it turns itself off when it's finished cooking. Much better for health, safety and likely less challenge for your power systems. A small crock pot would be good too...again it turns itself off.

    • @hollydamato3763
      @hollydamato3763 13 дней назад +4

      @@uteschmid-jonesisresidenti9582 the power of the rice cooker

    • @kamrik
      @kamrik 13 дней назад +11

      @@hollydamato3763 There are 12v 100W portable rice cookers. Might be a really good option.

    • @margaretlemmon1143
      @margaretlemmon1143 12 дней назад +6

      Difficult to find power sources to keep charging the batteries

    • @bmint
      @bmint 12 дней назад +13

      @@margaretlemmon1143solar.. water.. wind.. small generator and very little amount of fuel..
      Power doesn’t have to be difficult..

    • @bmint
      @bmint 12 дней назад +11

      @@margaretlemmon1143it makes its own 200 watts of solar power off the cheap small solar panels it has on the roof..
      Upgrade those and your good

  • @kathyhiggin9967
    @kathyhiggin9967 18 дней назад +144

    What a great idea Ryan! If more of us tried to find solutions instead of complaining the world would be a better place

    • @gavinlew8273
      @gavinlew8273 17 дней назад +2

      The problem happens when people start to steal ideas and solutions from other people and hence depriving them of the much needed funding.

    • @brenthogenbirk4661
      @brenthogenbirk4661 3 дня назад

      I think the problem with this world is that if there's no profit and to fill the pockets of executives that make the decisions, there's no chance they will help.

  • @janetaskin2150
    @janetaskin2150 17 дней назад +121

    More power to Ryan! Homelessness is something many of us feel so powerless to assist with other than donating money, goods, etc. Anyone trying to take concrete action to support folks who are un-housed until we can make systemic change has all of my respect. Everyone deserves to be housed, safe, secure, warm, have a bed, etc. Thank you for showcasing this initiative.

    • @kinarey
      @kinarey 17 дней назад

      ❤️❤️❤️Love this, would you be willing to share the blueprint with other communities

    • @IsraelistheJewsland
      @IsraelistheJewsland 16 дней назад

      @@janetaskin2150 this is just prolonging his misery. Shame, I'd like to also point out how lawless and unruly homeless people are. This guy will be taken advantage of or will take advantage of others. This may be the worst idea ever

    • @marcfavell
      @marcfavell 16 дней назад +1

      ​@@IsraelistheJewsland That's why we got to have systems in place so that doesn't happen!
      it's definitely a problem , you're correct though 👍🍀

    • @rcrents4u
      @rcrents4u 16 дней назад +2

      I think it's awesome that you have come up with a loving, humane, creative idea. You are awesome!❤️

    • @expotube1
      @expotube1 8 дней назад

      @@IsraelistheJewsland Your positivity is so underwhelming.

  • @mtangassi9194
    @mtangassi9194 12 дней назад +28

    All my respect to this intelligent young man. With this kind of prototype there is no excuse for governments to help the growing homeless population in Canada. Congratulations !

  • @BrunoAlves-uy3sl
    @BrunoAlves-uy3sl 16 дней назад +30

    Not bad, eh? Smart guy. I hope he succeeds! He has a clear vision and very humble attitude!

  • @margd77
    @margd77 17 дней назад +59

    Hey, JS! It's wonderful of Ryan to build these mobile homes for the homeless. Kudos to you for bringing awarenesss of these homes by featuring in a video. Thanks, JS. 😊

  • @HuatulcoGuy
    @HuatulcoGuy 18 дней назад +75

    This is awesome and sad at the same time. Awesome for it being a solution to many homeless people. Sad that something like this is needed in today's society.

    • @m.l.e.8956
      @m.l.e.8956 18 дней назад +14

      Exactly 👍🏻 I’m heartbroken watching this wonderful young entrepreneur make something viable when the city just seems to dance around the issues. The shelters don’t really respect the clients. The food is crap. Instant skim milk, tongue sandwiches, served by people who think you are worse than a dog 😢
      Every single building going up should have 20% of the units subsidized.👍🏻💯

    • @xenabe4437
      @xenabe4437 16 дней назад

      Absolutely. I was livid when I saw the Regent Park apartment I lived in 30 years ago auctioned off for almost a million dollars. I looked up the billionaire responsible for that crap. Vladimir Putin much?

    • @xenabe4437
      @xenabe4437 16 дней назад +4

      Does anybody else remember when we used to have subsidised housing ?

    • @Josh-bs4xf
      @Josh-bs4xf 16 дней назад

      @@xenabe4437 it's still there just really long wait list to get a place

    • @BebeDaul
      @BebeDaul 16 дней назад

      Just being pragmatic, these would be ruined with meth residue in no time. It's very toxic and very hard to remediate.

  • @ethnyjane3248
    @ethnyjane3248 13 дней назад +18

    Really loved hearing Ryan talking about his concerns and solutions - his care moves me. Good hearted guy to the core and putting his skills to work to make his solutions a reality!

  • @RenaSunflash
    @RenaSunflash 14 дней назад +20

    This is a really cool idea and definitely better than living in a tent. One thing that worries me is that these tiny homes might be targeted by people who find it funny to tip them over and trap the person inside. I think it's essential to have more than one exit point. Even if the window were removable, it's not big enough for an average adult to crawl through. I hope a future build version will address that point.

    • @sherrygibbs7547
      @sherrygibbs7547 6 дней назад +5

      @@RenaSunflash Also, might it be possible to have legs that could be put down, to increase stability (and maybe prevent tipping) when the unit is parked?

  • @unknownuser0006
    @unknownuser0006 17 дней назад +27

    I hope that this will temporary solve many people's life, Ryan is such a genuinely nice person

  • @bluemeaford
    @bluemeaford 17 дней назад +26

    Kudos for bringing awareness to Ryan’s wonderful idea and mission.
    Great video.

  • @ggoettl
    @ggoettl 14 дней назад +31

    This is exactly what we need right across the country from the West too the East and in between. Homeless people desever to have a place too call home with dignity
    Homelessness is near and dear too my heart I had 4 family members who were homeless at one point in their lives sadly I lost two of them, Housing is a right not a privilege end of.

    • @jgchalmers
      @jgchalmers 11 дней назад +1

      They will get that when they get sober. People play like its just unfortunate people. when it's mostly drugs. Thats the root.

    • @catherineferguson7646
      @catherineferguson7646 10 дней назад

      Can this be taken over by whoever comes along first.? If someone settles in does it become their home. They could probably go to a shelter to shower but with no bathroom facilities what provision could there. The street or a park close is a bit demeaning. Just a thought. If you manage to have a community you could make group provisions. Go luck. This is a wonderful project.

    • @chickadeeacres3864
      @chickadeeacres3864 10 дней назад

      @@catherineferguson7646there’s a key

    • @chickadeeacres3864
      @chickadeeacres3864 10 дней назад

      Just subscribed! I hope you get youtube finance to help your project. 👍🏻

    • @AlizaDasha
      @AlizaDasha 5 дней назад

      Get a five gallon bucket and line it with a garbage bag and then a pool noodle around the rim.

  • @Ottotherepoman1
    @Ottotherepoman1 15 дней назад +27

    Ryan, if you could interview each person that receives a tiny home it would provide content for your site. Also ways to help your project.

    • @daltonx6177
      @daltonx6177 10 дней назад +1

      There's no one, only a prototype. He's looking for investors.

  • @erikagoetzinger8169
    @erikagoetzinger8169 6 дней назад +4

    This is phenomenal! Thank you, Ryan for your ingenuity and insight. It’s people like you who are leading the way in showing us how to make a difference… changing the world and how we treat each other. ❤

  • @farhatmajeed2946
    @farhatmajeed2946 16 дней назад +11

    Hello Ryan.
    I drove in Toronto for living and spent most part of my day on street witnessing the housing issue growing to its limit. Great idea with a descent ambition as human. I admire your design for a short term housing solution. Mayor of the city should call you for showcasing your designing art. If that happens, let us know we will all come to clap for you. Cheers.

  • @jordant1346
    @jordant1346 16 дней назад +17

    Ryan is such a kind hearted person!

  • @WestCParallel49
    @WestCParallel49 17 дней назад +16

    This is just an amazing amount of work that went into this. Propz to Ryan and thanks Johnny for sharing.

  • @user-mj4yo7pi9j
    @user-mj4yo7pi9j 10 дней назад +4

    YR RIGHT !!! EVERYONE DESERVES TO BE HOUSED, SAFE , SECURE AND WARM ... TYVM JUSTIN 😢😢😢

  • @noneofyobusiness7099
    @noneofyobusiness7099 16 дней назад +18

    Love Ryan’s design - this would be a dream for many who choose the autonomy of a tent over the awful shelter system…this is safe and comfortable. Not sure about the bike for people with addictions however this could be easily modified…imagine this as a kit that someone could put together themselves - @Habitat for Humanity…what a project this would be!

    • @carolmcintosh5066
      @carolmcintosh5066 11 дней назад

      Yes, the kit idea is a good one to avoid lawsuits.

  • @6west7r
    @6west7r 18 дней назад +26

    I wish this man well his heart is in the right place i am worry of the cost that is why there are homeless thanks johnny for having him on

    • @whisperingpines2469
      @whisperingpines2469 16 дней назад +1

      Great Heart for sure. I'm sure if government did a pilot, and worked out some safety kinks, it would be a valuable tool. The thing I would worry about would be road safety, especially road rage. Great pilot, and if there under 10k, win win. Fund raising could cover some cost.

    • @PSNDonutDude
      @PSNDonutDude 15 дней назад +1

      Many homeless have some money, we live near an encampment in Hamilton and many have camper vans they live out of they got cheap.
      Not to mention that these can be donated.

  • @papermason
    @papermason 17 дней назад +14

    I'd live in this, and to travel with a bike and a camper around my neck of the woods would be just fabulous.

  • @jennifergala
    @jennifergala 18 дней назад +32

    Such an important video. Great job Johnny.

  • @wendylau
    @wendylau 16 дней назад +25

    Thank you JS. I actually checked into the tiny home after I saw it on your George Street video. My friend is homeless and I am willing to fund one for her but she is paranoid and would likely not use it. I wasted $200 on a cellphone so she could be contacted for housing which she threw away. The wait time for rent-geared-to income housing is 16 years. Maybe the streets-to-homes program is 18 months but like you said, if there is no way to contact them, they will fall off the list. Based on Olivia Chow's current rate of building affordable housing, it will take 150 years to house the 24,000 people on the list. My friend is so far gone, she is not applying for any assistance. I got a form 2 and the cops dragged her to the hospital but the doctor let her go because she insisted she was OK. Unfortunately the mentally ill have rights and my hands are tied. I have some ideas for the home design but I will contact Ryan directly.

    • @lemondropkid6175
      @lemondropkid6175 11 дней назад +2

      It takes a lot to manage day-to-day living, a rooming house where meals are prepared, laundry is done and the residents have just a room to manage might be more accessible. Of course they still have to get along with others, pay rent, manage their own health care, that's the hard part. No easy answers.

    • @wendylau
      @wendylau 11 дней назад

      @@lemondropkid6175 Yes, my friend's sister is also mentally ill but she has been seeing a psychiatrist for over 20 years and he was able to get her into a group home, St. Jude's. That took 5 years and the sister cooperated. My friend won't admit she is mentally ill.

    • @fifirio7680
      @fifirio7680 8 дней назад +2

      I hope u were able to contact Ruan ... Sorry about ur friend! You tried to help them...

    • @janissa-i4g
      @janissa-i4g 5 дней назад

      @@wendylau our politicians have monstrously let the people of this country down. The only one with real plans to help is Poillievre. Vote Conservative.

  • @RoseyFuture
    @RoseyFuture 16 дней назад +10

    Bless you Ryan! Thank you🙏

  • @user-lo1rd1rw9j
    @user-lo1rd1rw9j 6 дней назад +3

    This needs to go viral so that homeless people do not freeze during winter. This can potentially save many lives and give hope to the hopeless ❤❤❤

  • @Jilly_Beans
    @Jilly_Beans 17 дней назад +18

    18 months? The waitlist is 15 years for affordable housing. I know, as I'm in it. Unless you can prove your life is at risk (which is incredibly tricky to prove), which about a year. I saw him when it was parked right outside the market. It's an amazing concept, I hope he reaches out to the city to work with them, instead of waiting on the city to reach out to him.

  • @CikisHelyzet
    @CikisHelyzet 14 дней назад +5

    It’s important to note that the stress of living rough puts an incredible strain on mental health. This often leads to substance use, not the other way around. I really applaud Ryan. Unfortunately, I don’t think this will make anyone feel dignified. It won’t be long before these are stigmatized or become magnets for unforeseen issues. How can the upkeep be managed, and how can limits be ensured on the number of inhabitants that it supports? How many of these would we need? And where will they be parked? We have to address the critical state of our unhoused population, but I fear the city will use these kinds of solutions instead of providing long term homes. Hopefully some of these points have already been considered. Ryan seems to be a very thoughtful and practical person. Thanks for actually trying to innovate on a very serious problem that the city seems to take far less seriously. ❤

  • @colleennewell3264
    @colleennewell3264 9 дней назад +1

    Wow! I went and donated right away. I hope a lot of cities get involved. Way to go Ryan.

  • @PositiveZ7
    @PositiveZ7 11 дней назад +3

    I’m surprised someone with deep pockets hasn’t jumped on board to invest in this. This would be so helpful to those that don’t want to like I a permanent home dwelling and possibly struggle to follow society’s rules

  • @GeorgesCowan
    @GeorgesCowan 6 дней назад +1

    Wonderful Ryan. Great solution for homeless for years to come.

  • @fernmckee7940
    @fernmckee7940 18 дней назад +9

    Wonderful that you took the time to bring this project to everyone's attention. Maybe you should do more video's like this. Not only brings your views up but helps promote worthy projects. Kudos!

  • @drmontreal6165
    @drmontreal6165 13 дней назад +3

    A brilliant humane idea for Toronto. Godspeed with this.

  • @Blinkubus
    @Blinkubus 15 дней назад +3

    This is amazing, I hope it gets traction! Kudos to Ryan!

  • @CoalWarning
    @CoalWarning 11 дней назад +2

    What a great idea! I work in DT Toronto and am troubled by seeing people sleeping in the streets. This is a great alternative to tents and sleeping on the sidewalk. Hopefully the city of Toronto or other communities will enter into a partnership with this guy.

  • @stellahaynesworth5833
    @stellahaynesworth5833 11 дней назад +1

    Thank you to this gentleman helping the homeless 😊

  • @alexsawa2956
    @alexsawa2956 9 дней назад +2

    Homelessness is not merely a matter of unaffordable housing.
    There are all kinds of issues relating to mental health, motivation and attitudes...
    Good luck confining these issues into rolling little boxes.
    Truth is that what kept the problem contained in the past has been neutralized. Pandora's box has been opened and nobody dares try to reclose it.

  • @JanetDetering
    @JanetDetering 15 дней назад +2

    Amazing , if anything they will be warm. Every city needs these as affordable housing is a pipe dream.

  • @openbob6656
    @openbob6656 18 дней назад +66

    this is how all torontonians will live if they don't limit the rents and fix the housing crisis

    • @minimaladjacent
      @minimaladjacent 17 дней назад +9

      talk to dougie.. he blocked min wage hikes and he scrapped rent controls. his rich developer buddies dont want to build affordable homes but mcmansions... dougie refused fed money for building affordable homes like 4 plexs.

    • @randychase305
      @randychase305 11 дней назад +5

      @@minimaladjacent Talk to Justine who has opened the borders and allowed mass migration to cause crisis in the housing market - to name just one problem.

    • @d-rockanomaly9243
      @d-rockanomaly9243 5 дней назад +1

      ​​@@randychase305do you realize that of Canada did not take in lots of immigrants that we would be declining in population? Our birth rate is dastardly low. And with the looming die off of the b baby boomer generation, depopulation is a major problem major cities around the entire world are going to have to face. Canada is in a relatively great position however to weather that storm because of our well-established immigration system. In 20 or 30 years countries will be competing for immigrants to come to their countries. And will be near or at the top of the list. Without immigration Canada would be in population decline and we would be facing economic disaster. Immigration is literally part of our economic strategy. We're getting ahead of the game and we will be set up well for the future. You can be a nationalist if you want but where are relatively young country and we took this land from other people as well it's a natural human phenomenon. Embrace it. I live in Vancouver and honestly this place would be so boring if not for the extreme diversity. LOL as if Trudeau are any single entity is swaying things that much. A conservative in power right now would be doing the same thing maybe not quite to the same degree but Canada has no choice but to rely on immigration. Countries like Japan which has virtually no immigration is it going to be totally and absolutely screwed when the baby boomers die off.

    • @princessdiana50
      @princessdiana50 4 часа назад

      @@d-rockanomaly9243 one reason contributing to our low birth rate is the housing crises. People can't start families if they can't afford housing and are forced to live in their parents' basement at 30. We are taking in too many immigrants too fast and are not keeping up with housing supply, not to mention enough doctors to serve 40 million or road/public transit infrastructure to move people around the overcrowded city. These problems wouldn't exist if immigrants would consider settling in rural areas. Also, turdo needs to stop bringing in so many people from India. That's not diversity. Be strategic with where we are accepting immigrants and being in skilled workers who can help construct home. We don't need more Indian Uber scooter drivers.

  • @lisadeeyoung
    @lisadeeyoung 17 дней назад +14

    I'd be interested to hear about some of the feedback from the public when they're face to face with Ryan vs. just lobbing dumb shots off online. Contributed to the GoFundMe - thanks for making the effort, Ryan - it's more than a lot of politicians are willing to do.

    • @randychase305
      @randychase305 11 дней назад

      WTF are you talking about? All I've seen are positive comments. Oh, and if I had something to say to dough boy, I wouldn't hesitate to say it to his face.

  • @greatwhitenorth4043
    @greatwhitenorth4043 15 дней назад +2

    Ryan, this is a fantastic idea. It could save many lives and give Canadian people a fair chance at a new beginning. When a city clears encampments, where do the people go?
    All municipalities should be offering this compassionate invention.

  • @user-eu4re2rg5e
    @user-eu4re2rg5e 5 дней назад

    This guy is amazing! He has thought of everything and has done more than anyone! It is a great temporary solution to encampments. The City of Toronto should be 100% supporting him in this endeavour!

    • @janissa-i4g
      @janissa-i4g 5 дней назад

      @@user-eu4re2rg5e I'll be surprised if Olivia can stop dressing up and dancing long enough to make any real impact as mayor.

  • @rosed7989
    @rosed7989 16 дней назад +5

    More power to Ryan..He cares about the homeless

  • @lemanie5667
    @lemanie5667 7 дней назад

    Just wanted to say Ryan, you are amazing!
    It's wonderful to see such a young, caring person in our community. I really hope that you will get funding and these homes will go appreciative people, who are in the most need.

  • @expatlifestyle6069
    @expatlifestyle6069 10 дней назад +1

    I’ve lived in the distillery since 2000 and I’m happy to see someone taking the initiative to help people without a proper place to live.

  • @oscarchica5566
    @oscarchica5566 16 дней назад +2

    Good luck to Ryan! I'm sure his prototypes will only keep better and better.

  • @jazzthespot1493
    @jazzthespot1493 13 дней назад +1

    This is amazing, my hat is off to you sir! They say... most Canadians are only one paycheck away from homelessness. Our housing situation in Canada is critical. 😢

  • @tatjanakecman7236
    @tatjanakecman7236 12 дней назад +2

    And thank you Johnny S for bringing this idea to our attentian.

  • @Lauren-ok8ux
    @Lauren-ok8ux 12 дней назад +1

    Kudos to you, Ryan! You are an inspiration. Taking action and your ingenuity is stellar 😊

  • @pag282
    @pag282 15 дней назад +1

    Sorry for going on about this Johnny, but this was a very touching episode. I am so glad to have watched it. Thank you again.

  • @CanadianQueenmagenta
    @CanadianQueenmagenta 17 дней назад +1

    What a brilliant idea Ryan. Hopefully the city of Toronto hooks up with you to help the people that need this home. Wishing you the very best of luck.

  • @josieima380
    @josieima380 10 дней назад +1

    What an amazing idea and concept, and God bless you Ryan, your heart is in the right place and you you express it with work and action. I pray the gov’t will see the merit of your noble intentions and get on board with you.

  • @gabygaedecke2411
    @gabygaedecke2411 17 дней назад +7

    Ryan, this is an idea that could certainly gain some traction, in my opinion. Our civic authorities were reluctant to approve more stationary options, this might work - I wish you the best of luck. Looking up the website now.

  • @elizabethwelner5550
    @elizabethwelner5550 16 дней назад +2

    This is a concept that I have talked about for the last several years among friends and family. Our city is dealing with a major increase in homelessness as well. Imagine working with our City Counsels to have these units developed AND have designated stop areas where people can recharge batteries, have bathrooms and laundry facilities. Bring back some personal pride. I am going to share this. Good luck!!

  • @AkRenee
    @AkRenee 12 дней назад +1

    Brilliant 👏 👏 Every state in America needs these. I'm from Alaska & the homeless population with tent cities is out of control. People freeze to death or often times Lose extremities due to hypothermia. This contraption would be life saving to many.

  • @mariegilhooley4461
    @mariegilhooley4461 16 дней назад +2

    It is a great idea. Hope people don't complain. At least they will be able to stay warm and dry

  • @donniereise3515
    @donniereise3515 13 дней назад +3

    What an incredible job !!!!!!!

  • @geoffreythyer1858
    @geoffreythyer1858 11 дней назад

    What a great idea Ryan! Your heart is set on making this world a better place. i really hope that you get City funding and see your project succeed. 👋✌

  • @rizz_the_dog
    @rizz_the_dog 17 дней назад +7

    Take the city to the human rights tribunal and make them work with you. Get a judge to order them. Every time they destroy a tent and belongings, the city has to replace that tent and belongings with one of your tiny homes.

  • @annaleeorr237
    @annaleeorr237 16 дней назад +6

    Hi Ryan! I saw you and your tiny home when it was parked on George Street South!! What a wonderful solution to the growing homeless situation. Homelessness has been neglected for years...and the problem is growing! These days...it could happen to anyone! This is a secure and comfortable little home to provide for people until the City and Gov't can start building more affordable housing! Thank you for your good design sense and willingness to work on a solution to help out!!

  • @carolali8851
    @carolali8851 17 дней назад +5

    This is brilliant! I hope this catches on and helps people that are really in need. I've posted the website on my Facebook page and & I hope many others will do the same.

  • @travellingyeti6333
    @travellingyeti6333 10 дней назад +1

    This is amazing, thank you Ryan for doing more than other Torontonians who complain but don't put in the work for alternative solutions.

  • @hollywestell9523
    @hollywestell9523 16 дней назад +3

    I live in Toronto, and have been thinking about living in a van to escape the crazy rent costs in the city. My biggest concern is safety since I am an older woman (who is mobility challenged). The other thing is the a concern is being in it full-time (and even through the winter). Are you planning on insulating it for winter-living?

  • @mindlevert5322
    @mindlevert5322 18 дней назад +8

    I could see so many things to do with this!!! I'd love to bike across the province or even to the coast with this bad boy! It's great for any and everyone!!! I love that it's being designed to support the vulnerable!

  • @thegreenskeep1
    @thegreenskeep1 17 дней назад +5

    I'm not sure I'd want to see more slow moving vehicles in the downtown core being operated by people who may potentially be under the influence or mentally unstable. But you can't knock this gentleman's ambition to make a difference. I think it's a great concept.

  • @celticsarebest
    @celticsarebest 17 дней назад +4

    What a great,thoughtful idea.Somehow,the city of Toronto should get involved.Maybe something will come of it.

  • @margaretzaharias6755
    @margaretzaharias6755 11 дней назад +1

    Awesome job Ryan and great interview

  • @WhittaII
    @WhittaII 5 дней назад

    I love the table of people at 1:35 taking pictures of them feeding a pigeon. That is so precious lol.

  • @djbrown3274
    @djbrown3274 10 дней назад +1

    This is so Awesome ~~ very innovative & courageous
    Also to the Mom making the purchase for her son Namaste ~~~~ to the receiving Son & all “May joy and peace surround you,
Contentment latch your door,
 And happiness be with you now,
 And bless you evermore.”

  • @con-can571
    @con-can571 5 дней назад

    Most people will feel bad for the homeless population, say "it's not fair" and "someone should do something", then they move on with their lives and don't do anything about it. Ryan clearly cares about people and he acts accordingly. The homeless crisis is huge in every city, Halifax has 11 tent cities. It used to be that homeless people were on drugs, but now they seem to be working full time and can't afford to live or even find a place. This is a great idea. Nice word, Ryan.

  • @MaryRalladi
    @MaryRalladi 16 дней назад +1

    I remember watching the original video where this tiny home first showed up! What a great interview, wishing Ryan all the best in his endeavor.

  • @arlenemurphyartistry
    @arlenemurphyartistry 14 дней назад +1

    Thank you so much for this video. I am so impressed with what Ryan has created to help those in need of basic, safe, dry shelter. I've shared this video on my FB and have asked my friends to do the same. I hope the City of Toronto partners with so he can build more of these amazing structures. I'll go into Ryan's socials and see how I can send a donation as well. Thank you ❤

  • @pag282
    @pag282 15 дней назад

    Great way to support a great Canadian entrepreneur. Hats off to Johnny. Thank you.

  • @KarenJohnson-m6n
    @KarenJohnson-m6n 2 часа назад

    Great guy! Innovative, empathetic and an asset to humanity.❤

  • @electiangelus
    @electiangelus 2 дня назад +1

    Genius to take the motor off and continue on the path he's on. This could be a game changer for the homeless.

  • @tarasmith102
    @tarasmith102 17 дней назад +1

    This is fabulous ! Thank you for your work to show case this creative & functional tiny tiny home . Your efforts are appreciated. I hope the city of Toronto picks up this great alternative to the tent encampments ! You should get this project fully funded.

  • @kathy1896
    @kathy1896 3 дня назад

    I enjoyed this video and appreciated this creative and innovative approach to solving a piece of the puzzle. It was so refreshing to hear someone talk about their fellow humans with compassion and insight!! You have restored my faith in humankind a bit today!

  • @hhustlehumble1
    @hhustlehumble1 18 дней назад +15

    Great job Ryan! I love seeing people with expertise come up with something creative legally! That little corner could probably fit a little shower and a 🚽 potty. You can’t have a home without a washroom ;) cheers 🍻 best of luck.

    • @minimaladjacent
      @minimaladjacent 17 дней назад +2

      toilet for sure... that can be dumped in a public washrm when needed... also a garbage can too.
      camping showers usually on the outside ( so nicer weather), it looks too small to have a wet zone. I've seen ones living in vans who have camping showers.

    • @hhustlehumble1
      @hhustlehumble1 16 дней назад

      The whole thing is waterproof, he just needs to put a drain and make sure the batteries from the solar power don’t get wet. And I mean a composting toilet would work, but if he added the ones that drain down out to be emptied for later would be a plus plus.otherwise , He’s done such a great job… crossed all his t’s.

    • @musingwithreba9667
      @musingwithreba9667 15 дней назад +2

      @@hhustlehumble1 the bucket that was in the under bench storage is a toilet.

  • @janinesnyder8250
    @janinesnyder8250 16 дней назад +1

    What a fantastic idea. I really hope this gets popular. Great work! 🎉

  • @loriecatto8392
    @loriecatto8392 7 дней назад

    Thank you SO much for your amazing work of helping ppl get safe spaces. A semblance of what they were which no doubt will help each person SO much in getting back on their feet. You sir are amazing ❤❤

  • @peterg.crosby6320
    @peterg.crosby6320 11 дней назад +1

    Very good we have a big problem here in St.Thomas Ontario and have shared this with our people who are very interested in this.

  • @Qualia.
    @Qualia. 13 дней назад +1

    This is an amazing idea. I really hope the government does work with him to get these implemented for the homeless. We need more people like this. 🥰

  • @nickiecass8808
    @nickiecass8808 13 дней назад +3

    ❤❤❤ 21:23 have you ever looked into the tiny induction stove tops? your tiny home is a lovely idea!

  • @me4093
    @me4093 11 дней назад

    You are amazing! This world needs more people like you! 😊

  • @sinbadandsalty3908
    @sinbadandsalty3908 17 дней назад +2

    Fantastic and cost effective! There's no reason the government can't be helping to support this idea. Great idea, those would be fun to travel with, lightweight. Good going!👍

  • @Alsatiagent-zu1rx
    @Alsatiagent-zu1rx 17 дней назад +3

    This was a good interview. I think we have an independent journalist on this channel.

  • @nononsenseBennett
    @nononsenseBennett 17 дней назад +6

    It's a great idea. Imagine all the recyclable materials that could be used to make these shelters, getting people to help build them (provides useful skills training).

  • @Hotrodtilly
    @Hotrodtilly 13 дней назад +1

    The gov doesnt care. People need to get involved. Thank you for what you r doing. I hope to help you one day🙏🏼❤️

  • @cathymc8365
    @cathymc8365 7 дней назад

    A solid idea and a helpful solution to help with safety and security. It is so disheartening to see so many without proper shelter and it is only going to get worse as the rents continue to rise. I wish Ryan all the best on the venture and i hope he is able to find donations to build more.

  • @dukiedozers2584
    @dukiedozers2584 17 дней назад +1

    I’ve had this idea for a while now, just don’t have the resources to build a prototype. I’m glad someone’s doing it.

  • @henrychenier3693
    @henrychenier3693 16 дней назад +1

    This is amazing! Now if cities across Canada will buy into it to help the homeless that would be great! Nobody should be homeless or not have a safe place to sleep at night!

  • @pjt3887
    @pjt3887 16 дней назад +4

    The other thing that kills me is how many hundreds of thousands of properties are sitting empty because they're owned by foreign investors who all flock to the West Coast because they got a gigantic return on their investment. While I don't fault them for that.
    The person who's paid the price for it is the people who live on the west coast because there is nothing left that's affordable to rent!
    More and more of us are living in our cars. I know people who make $80,000 a year and still have to have a roommate so they can afford to live on the West Coast and they're not living in San Francisco, Vancouver or Seattle.
    Once your car breaks down or you can't afford to keep it insured or you can't afford to pay the registration because you got too many red light tickets. So you lose your car..Then you're living out of a shopping cart and now there's no place to go. This is exactly how it starts for those that fall through the cracks. The other percentage of course is the people who have mental health and substance use disorder. Or they're disabled and disability in the United States won't even feed a cat let alone support a whole entire human being..

  • @richardsimms251
    @richardsimms251 4 дня назад +1

    Fascinating way to live. Great video. Thank you.

  • @user-xg2or5pz6y
    @user-xg2or5pz6y 18 дней назад +9

    This is literally the solution right here. With a small plug in electric heater, these people would be surviving well through the winter.

  • @pag282
    @pag282 15 дней назад

    The best Johnny strides episode I’ve ever seen. This is the way to do it. I’ve been telling ken to do episodic things like this. Great job.

  • @doloresmitchell8083
    @doloresmitchell8083 3 дня назад

    There are cities like Pittsburgh Pennsylvania where there are homeless people who need a tiny home thank God for a good hearted person like you that help others may God bless you and thanks be safe

  • @lg8365
    @lg8365 5 дней назад

    This is AMAZING!! I wish you all the success with this project Ryan! It takes a very special, caring, loving Man to do something that may help the homeless!! Why can't our government fund Ryan and help? I'd be talking to your MP and Provincial government! You're awesome! ❤😊

  • @Magdalene777
    @Magdalene777 17 дней назад +3

    This would be great too if it could be used in conjunction with jobs training. Like maybe train people to do construction and they have a house to move to different job sites.