The tiny home shelter solution is so effective that the Low Income Housing Institute, in partnership with the Cities of Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia, and other organizations, now provides 13 tiny home villages.🏡🏡🏡Another inspiring transitional tiny home community model in Oregon: ruclips.net/video/yLgW-i_ZYCs/видео.html
@@terenceclothier585 That's so nice, Terence. I'll bet if you contact the Mayor's office they would be happy to hear from you, and put you in contact with the right people at the LIHI to work with, whatever your talents. Edit: I see that there is a link under the video, too.
You inspired me to something do with my large land. I have been thinking about what to do with my 2.5 acres of land. I'm planning to use only half or 1/4 of my own land. The rest is vacant. I could choose to live peaceful middle of nowhere. But it could be alonesome. Otherhand, I could have turned the area for the homeless like your idea. But my problem is the nearest town is 30 miles away middle of nowhere. Getting food from the shop without own car would be a problem. Also, there's no water underground. Many people could drain water out of a tank too quickly. By the way, my land is off the grid. Any suggestions that could make it work?
@@DeafDiver Some areas depending on where you are at have free fresh drinking water springs out of the side of a mountain. One spring will fill up a 5 gallon bucket in about 4-5 seconds it flows water non stop.
With Ryan's ruclips.net/user/postUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!
@Midlife Mom, yes those bright colored homes are cheerful, charming and picturesque. I like it. And I love this concept. I hope it spreads not only in America but the entire world.
My wife and I are both disabled. But even with our SSDI and EBT if it wasn't for the help of family we would be homeless and hungry. This is a wonderful program that needs to be expanded nation wide.
My adult son lives with us to help with the needs of my husbands physical disabilities and my CPTSD. I had to retire early so what i get for SSRetirement is on average $500 less than what the average person gets. There is a need for safe housing, and living spaces, this is where state money should be going instead of these stupid election audits that are serving no purpose but to waste time and perpetuate a lie.
Best of the best, own it!! You’re off the streets, safe, and have a great support system!! The world is yours, step up and out of the shadows, you’re worth it!!!
A roof over their heads is better then living on the streets out in the cold and hot heat, so this is a marvellous idea as well save a lot of people lives too, and it shows who cares for the homeless and who doesn't it.
It is good to see some cheerful colors and a two-year plan with a caseworker to help people move out of homelessness. Like the lady said, it takes time to get back on your feet.
This is the one and only solution for homeless people. Hope all the cities around the country who has a problem with homelessness wakes up and implement tiny home villages for the homeless.
If more cities in the US invested in this kind of housing for people that need it most, and invested in helping them towards stable lives, I believe GDPs would increase and cities would see an overall decrease in the annual cost of dealing with the price of homelessness and people unable to contribute financially to the places they live. We could float more boats if everyone had a sail. So hope this concept continues to grow, and thank you to the people that continue to make it happen.
I think it's a really good idea but I worry how hot these boxes would get in Texas. I have one these sheds in my back yard and it's always hot as hell in there in the summer....
@@danielstarr8957 I live in Australia, and you might be surprised to learn that 40's+ celsius temperatures (110/20+ farenheit) here in summer is not uncommon... Working out appropriate/effective architectural solutions is not exactly rocket science... The tiny home program undertaken by some US jurisdictions, is a great example of how to help people get back on their feet... To many dodgy political creatures in the US and here in Oz, talk the talk but never walk the walk concerning homelessness/affordable housing... Best wishes to the inspirational individuals who are helping to establish this program and make it a success...
@@michaelchiesa6142 yeah I'm not surprised about the aussie heat. Texas is similar heat wise. A couple summers ago we had a hundred days over hundred degrees and it rained like 3 times during that time.... funny enough my wife is from the u.k and wants go back. I brought up the idea of moving to Australia and she said "why would we move from one hot hell to another?" But back to the topic, I actually talked to my family about these tiny home camps and they brought up a good point. If they are already sleeping outside in the heat than the boxes won't bother them.
@Mia Li this could only work if you did this with ac in Texas. Otherwise the death tolls would result in a lot of government officials losing their jobs here ...
This city has a kind heart to give space (and softer policies) for people who needs a roof over their heads. Thank you Seattle, thank you to the people who made these villages possible and thank you to the people who regain their dignity and life back. Keep on going 💗
Considering it is gentrification and absurd housing prices that is adding to a abundance of unhoused people the city is incredibly lackluster in providing any substantial housing for unhoused people and it's often put behind sobriety and mandatory uncompensated labor which excludes a huge amount of unhoused people with untreated mental health and addiction issues and disabled people who aren't mobile enough to volunteer and thus are denied housing we need to move towards much more robust public housing programs which are accessible to everyone who needs it everyone deserves a safe basic standard living space and their basic needs met
@@morphingfaces Yes, and this is why it is so essential to get involved in your local politics, and at very least get the information on the candidates for your local, county, and state government so you can support the ones who will really work for programs to help these people, and make it possible for folks on the edge to stay in their homes and keep their dignity. In Seattle I am fortunate to be able to vote for my city council member, Kshama Sawant, who is a true advocate for the people, and who, because of that, was able to defeat a candidate backed by Amazon and the business community in the last election.
So impressed with the persistence, dedication, and commitment with all parties involved to make this tiny community come to fruition in Seattle. To help shelter the homeless and give these individuals an opportunity to be in a "safe, clean and nice space" to get them back on track. This should be in every metropolitan area in the USA!!
I really hope it works. But the residents are really going to have to watch the noise, including small children. Hope there's no crime in this village. I would think crime would be less than normal in this place, because everyone is at the same economic level.
Successful stories are so encouraging. For example, Courtney temporarily turned to drugs because of depression, but that’s long behind her. And Harold’s accident caused his feet to become infected. But both were down temporarily, but they didn’t give in to the streets and its vices. So this type program makes a big impact for these type homeless!
I can see that. That makes total sense. There are different types of homeless people. Not all of the homeless are suited for housing. You can't stick an addict or insane person into a tiny home and not expect them to terrorize their neighbors. Those people need in-house mental health treatment. But for the homeless people who simply need help to become self-supporting, these programs look great.
See, this is a likable Tiny Village. It's appealing looking, not looking like an internment camp! They just opened one in LA and it DOES look like an internment camp, so of course, locals are complaining. A little extra effort to make "good neighbors" is always worth it.
This concept would only work in FL if they placed the houses on land that would NOT ever flood from hurricanes. These people are finally getting out of homelessness, they would never evacuate if needed... can you imagine them loosing everything again?
@@zelousfoxtrot3390 It's called landfill. It's a common practice here in FL. Especially mid, and west Fl. My parents built a home in Central FL and shell rock was used to elevate the land, its abundant here. Low lying land is identified when purchasing, so anyone investing would be made aware. However we do have 🌀 hurricanes and any structure would have to withstand that, so mid FL would be the best a small community.
@@zelousfoxtrot3390 there are ways to make them withstand hurricanes. A program would need to be in place to evacuate and bring everyone back when it's safe.
What baffles me with city principalities is they feel the tiny homes are unsightly and devalues the community particularly cities that are tourist destinations, as if having people sleeping on the streets isn’t dehumanizing and depressing to human beings who have no where to go. Blessings to the folks in this video for spearheading and maintaining the community’s as well as other cities that have similar programs across our nation. Thanks you!!!
Here in Finland we have provided tiny apartments for every otherwise homeless citizen for decades now. It's called Housing First model and the houses are just normal houses but on the cheaper side. Studies show that Finnish tax-payers save on average $ 10k - 15k annually for providing own apartment for a single homeless person. Homeless people generate so much problems in society that it's cheaper just to house them first and get them out of the streets.
Can you tell us a little bit more about the program? How is it working long term? The only concern I have about such a program is that the apartments would be turned into slums. Can you tell us more about whether the people living in these apartments are taking care of the apartments, the communities, and becoming more fruitful with their lives?
@@Amadeus_2061 There are Housing First policies all over Nordic Europe (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark) and they all work somewhat the same. Government's housing programs buy some normal houses of different sizes from the public market or builds new ones. The idea is not to place all the support houses in the same area so that the otherwise-homeless people blend into the normal housing scene. If you buy your own house in Finland, you don't really know if there will be support houses right next to your place. And people generally don't care about that as the people in the support houses are not any different that the "normal" people. In general, support houses do not turn into slums. It's the customers responsibility to keep the place in good shape or otherwise they have to make up the damage that they caused. It's the first time that I think about this aspect. Houses turning bad is a non-issue here. Remember that when you treat people in need with dignity, the people do not turn into hopeless drug addicts that rob a gas station just to get by.
@@Amadeus_2061 Sorry, I forgot to answer your question about homeless people getting better. It depends a lot. Most of the homeless people manage to get a job at some point and have their own apartment. But the fact remains that in Finland having a home is a right for Finnish citizens and you will get one anyway. No matter how long you have been homeless. There is even a small population that have never been able to afford an apartment and they live their entire life like that. Goverment, of course, expects homeless people to make their best effort to get a job. Social workers may even ask you to apply for a specific job application that is currently open. You may refuse but then you will have penalty and lose your benefits for 3 months, for example. Summary: Some people will get their life back on track, some won't. You will always have a home if you at least try to find a job. If you can't find one, you will still have a place to stay.
It's good to see something finally getting done about Seattle Homelessness, there should be more transition programs like this with mental help and human resources and development onsite.
This to me is humanity at its finest 👍. I remember decades ago becoming homeless in Jacksonville Florida and at the time if you were caught sleeping on the beach overnight you would have a choice between jail or a shelter so I chose a shelter when I found this out. The shelter was a restructured gym where they had taken paint and put lines on the floor which was a concrete floor that measured about 4 ft wide by 6 ft long and inside of these lines was where you were expected to sleep with only about 12 in between each little area from person to person. That lasted one night & I then along with my girlfriend found other out of the way places to sleep and in fact even found a shower that they left the door open to for people to shower as they got off of their yachts which was on a public Pier of which we made good use of because contrary to what some people think, homeless people do not want to smell nasty but if you don't have running water it does make it difficult to say the least. Anyways my point is this is completely fantastic and needs to happen in more cities around America not yesterday not tomorrow but RIGHT NOW!!!
If homeless people are treated humanely and given a small space to clean themselves, eat, sleep with heat or ac, they may think of ways to become productive if survival is guaranteed.
We have to come together and help others that's what God wants us to do in this world God bless you guys helping others keep doing the good work Lady's and gentlemen 💖💙🕊️🙏
So sad to hear about the 91 people who were loss due to the environment etc. So glad someone had the heart to get this done. This needs to be done nationwide not only for the homeless but for the low income as well, because rent prices seems to be going up over the in California right now regardless of the pandemic
Did you dig on a national campaign in force every town and city they have areas set away for tiny homes for people with problems simple this is a good thing to do they absolute greed in America is unreal. It’s what drives people to homelessness drugs and alcohol
What a fantastic programme , truly this is brilliant ..what an amazing group of humane people .you truly are earth angels . Any one can become homeless , they are humane beings and this warms my heart to you all ....god bless from Australia
Love this! I'm from Seattle and this makes me happy to see. I know it's just the beginning. The care and concern you all have is phenomenal. This is what serving our community is all about. Makes me proud to be from here.
I was just wondering about the tiny house movement to solve the homeless issue ! But this is next level ! There was a clip I saw about 3D homes being built at the fraction of the cost ! Only 2000-4000 to build an entire tiny home dome ! I think every state should adopt this concept ! We could solve homelessness over night if these were options. These folks are happy and productive. I'm proud of what you guys are doing !
A truly beautiful, heart-warming video guys. Our best wishes for these people, may they overcome their struggles and get their lives back. Of course, kudos to the team who created this project, may they be blessed.
This is needed in Canada and how wonderful this is helping those that are homeless, Nice way to get these folks back on their feet by giving them the confidence to do so. Love the bright cheerful colours love that they must go to meetings and that these people have case managers and social workers . sounds like this community is run very well.
I was at Nicklesville a loooooog time ago when we started the first tiny home build in the old runoff spot. I am glad they stuck to their desire to make the camp into all tiny homes
This is so wonderful and inspiring to see. Until there is no longer homelessness, every city should have a Tiny House Shelter Community for Homeless people to transition into permanent housing.
These people are probably the happiest, most successful, sanest, most morally righteous, individuals in the entire country right now. It should not be so difficult or expensive to create living spaces like this. The isolation/villianization of poor people is unjust, cruel, and ultimately hurts everyone. It has to end.
This video was so enlightening as a transition program for homelessness.......in my small city since the pandemic and shortage of rentals homelessness has become a problem I will be highlighting this to my local council who saw catering for the homeless during and after lockdown as a problem with no real solution. This I feel has answers that could be easily implemented to alleviate the negative aspects of homelessness in our community. I felt terrible for the homeless people who were made to feel like a burden on society during this time we need to care and support these people and understand that we are not immune to the circumstances that these people went through to find themselves outcasted from society. What I saw as the most important benefit of this solution was the respite given to people battling 24/7 to stay safe and well. Giving them breathing space so they can think about things other than where they are going to sleep or how they will eat is key to getting them back on their feet helping them plan a future set goals and work towards independence. I like the fact that the tiny shelters are just that nothing more and people can see that its not permanent but a place to launch from. Such a wonderful project and really worthwhile. Thankyou for your respectful video. :)
why cant they make it so it can be permanent???? would not take much more for kitchenette and bathroom, permits are a problem? WHY? The overwhelming problem now with homelessness is permanent housing.. Love the concept, but we need to work on permanent resolutions.
This is the solution for so many. Why doesn't government see this. Not all homeless will benefit but most will. Kudos to you! I am from Washington. As of now this is going to be a bigger problem in coming months.
In Burlington, WA, about an hour's drive north of Seattle, a tiny home shelter area has been put up. Last I heard, they couldn't open it for residents because they needed to hire 17 people to run it. Maybe someone needs to reach out to the people from the Friendship House organization and help them find a better way to handle it.
Thank you for your sincere effort to help the people who fall through the cracks. I've not fallen through a homeless crack but it's on my mind as a possibility. Needing a hand is not the same as "life owing someone a living". As a society we have more empathy for stray animals than for people.
Excellent! Thank you for posting this. I get tired of seeing the homeless in our community just chased back and forth with no real effort made to actually help them. There is no good reason the huge amount of excess city land can't be put to use. The cost for these programs is minimal compared to the costs associated with people being on the streets(health/emergency care, police intervention, drug treatment, mental health services, etc, etc) And for those of you out there who look down on the homeless and think they are an eyesore in your community, then get involved in programs to help people overcome their circumstances and get back on their feet! No matter what way you look at it, it is worth the investment.
'Thankyou for letting Us see in this Tiny House system built through the cities involved and LIHI'..finally there is a way to build healthy community for our most vulnerable and to provide a healthy source for living..a Start-up & 'New Hope..💕🏡
I don't know why so many times communities try to make things like this happen they get shut down. Then when they shut it down the homeless people end up in parks and other places that inconvenience citizens, cops etc way more. A lot of parks are next to schools and as much as I have sympathy for the homeless you can't have homeless encampments next to schools. This solves so many problems
I like my idea a lot better 258 acres of land put a flea market in the front have something for something for them to do have some kind of in take money for them to live on have some kind of hope for their future they got no hope they got no future they're living in a box for two years that's not that's not what's supposed to happen my idea you would have to serve 8 years in the flea market working and then after the eight years you get $100,000 plus a house that's a great deal and it's a good positive breakthrough for their lives
I live in Anderson South Carolina I am trying to get this 258 acres of land for strictly for homeless people everybody gets the wrong cabin with a bathroom inside the cabin and then every Friday Saturday and Sunday they all get a job and they all get money for their job like a canteen and then after the eight years of serving in that environment they get $100,000 and a house that's a great positive breakthrough that's what they all should be working on. When I get started with my idea I'm going to be going to Seattle with my rainbow van and collecting everybody that wants to live their lives better than what they are is Lookout I'm coming to get you and I'm going to get you into a better place it'll be Heaven place will be beautiful and you always have that positive feeling of Happiness instead of Lowe's abyss of nothing. This project breakthrough will really help over 500,000 people and there's a lot of people like that out there that is homeless children families everybody in my serenity Town you'll be all be welcome if you have a family and you have a son that needs to be with you or if you have kids that need to be with you or your dogs or your animals any animals needs to be with you you will have them with you cuz into town Serenity it's a family town it's going to be built on to that and everyone is welcome doesn't matter who you are or what you are it will be forgiven from all the things honestly it's not really your fault that you're homeless families do that to you thanks to that to you and sometimes jobs do that to you floods fire everything does that to that person that's why they end up homeless and it's not fair to FUCKED up situation. At least Serenity will give you some signs of Hope some signs of life for the future that's what I'm trying to do for everyone.
Thanks for giving depth to this tour, sad it's needed, but these "wooded tents" fulfils a great need. Very inspiring folk living there and I'm impressed with the team support by professionals.
I think the tiny house for homeless people are a great idea. Portland Oregon needs to do this. We have a huge homeless population here. l think this idea is wonderful.this is such a better option than a tent. At least with a tiny house you can keep a job and have some self respect instead of sleeping outside like an animal let's face it most of our animals sleep indoors. Thank God for tiny house communities like yours keep up the good work.you people are angels for the homeless population.
Portland, Ore. definitely is in need of this. This best model of a tiny house village in the state (and perhaps the country) is in Eugene: Square One Villages with their first permanent tiny house village: Emerald Village. Emerald is different than Seattle's (Nicklesville) village in that the residents do not have a time limit, the units are over 100 sq ft, electric power, plumbing, small kitchen area and bathroom in each unit. There is rent in the truly affordable range for most at around $300/month. Square One Villages does not require government or corporate funding, the rental fee covers the cost. Permits are needed for the land, about the only govt. input required. Emerald's first residents moved in 2018, the next permanent tiny house village by Square One is Cottage Village in Cottage Grove, OR which is next to be completed. Square One has a tool kit for those who want to duplicate their project at SquareOneVillages dot org.
Everyone needs to know asking for help isn't quitting its living,changing your life/path and its awesome and we all need help sometimes its just a fact...and the rules are the same thing actual homeowners deal with.
What a brilliant, breath taking idea! Wow and Wow! I was watching some youtube docs re poverty and homelessness in USA and your villages were mentioned. So I cam here straight away to see. Am truly in awe for the people who organised it all. Just amazing!
This is great, a lot of the people who r handicap need a address to even get disability, n lots don't know how to go about and get into somewhere like assistant living homes. Or u have to have internet plus know how to use it to get resources for help, then I need a phone to call around to work on getting thru to the resources plus ways to get to appts. I really hope this video helps get more awareness n put ideas for other city, states, countries, whatever to start programs like this. I would 100% volunteer to help a place like this for whatever they needed help with.
Indeed... as low income housing goes quickly, they built 5 in my area and more are on the way in Boise ... but housing is still sky high..!! So yes they are needed..!!!
Indeed... as low income housing goes quickly, they built 5 in my area and more are on the way in Boise ... but housing is still sky high..!! So yes they are needed..!!!
This is a great idea instead of people living on the street. I would suggest a small deck for seating with stairs. It would also be great to have an overhang of the roof to provide shade and keep the rain out.
@@trentonarganbright1871 wow! I guess you must have worked with the homeless like I have. What I found is there were a lot of seniors, some mental health patients, some working but couldn’t afford housing. Very few drug addicts. Addicts don’t go to shelters or this type of housing. Pray you don’t have this happen to you. Be kind…
@@Gimo76 The point being made is extras cost money. Tax payers are already taxed enough so the funds are finite. The tiny homes are good enough. They're safe, clean and colorful. Good use of public funds. Anything extra is an unnecessary use of tax funds
@@CandiceMMartinez you must have misunderstood my comment as it was aimed at someone being unkind. I am all for small tiny homes much better than tents.
Yay! Thank you for doing a live production. Professionals and 'tours' can get distanced so quickly! BTW, Square One in Eugene has almost completed their Cottage Grove build, and is working on a project in inner Springfield. They're pulling together partners for a build on a former church property on River Road N., Eugene. Yeehah!
I DO BELIEVE IT IS AN ANSWER TO HOMELESSNESS!! NO ONE IN THE USA SHOULD BE LIVING ON THE STREET'S!! EVERY CITY HAS LAND THAT CAN BECOME A "GATED COMMUNITY" FOR WOOD TENTS!!👍👍👍👍👍 GREAT IDEA AND I'M GOING TO CHECK HERE TO SEE WHAT SIZE YOU CAN HAVE WITHOUT HAVING A PERMIT!! TEXAS HAS LOTS OF LAND AND AS I SAY NO ONE SHOULD BR HOMELESS!! 🙏BLESS YOU GUYS AND I 🙏PRAY THAT THE IDEA SPREADS THROUGHOUT THE US!!
this is a great start towards a solution. Good luck. Everyone deserve to have even a tiny roof over their head in the richest nation in the world. I would rather see 100 tiny homes than 5 condos that costs $600K like they throw money away on in Los Angeles. Even micro apartments with would be better in LA than luxury one bedroom condos for a few.
When you said micro apartments, I thought about “studio” apartments. Remember those? In my area, quite a few years ago, you could get a studio apartment for under $1000.00. Even in decent zip codes you could find one bedroom units for close to that amount. Now, the “popular” figure is $2,000.00 or $3,000.00. I say popular because there is no NEED to charge that amount. Housing developers don’t HAVE to build high-end dwellings. It is a choice for profit.
Many years ago I was homeless and stayed in various shelters in several states. I had no idea what it was like to be without the basic necessities, so it was very much an eye opening experience for me.
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The tiny home shelter solution is so effective that the Low Income Housing Institute, in partnership with the Cities of Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia, and other organizations, now provides 13 tiny home villages.🏡🏡🏡Another inspiring transitional tiny home community model in Oregon: ruclips.net/video/yLgW-i_ZYCs/видео.html
Thank you but would you contact me so I could help ⚘💖🎸❤🙂😉
@@terenceclothier585 That's so nice, Terence. I'll bet if you contact the Mayor's office they would be happy to hear from you, and put you in contact with the right people at the LIHI to work with, whatever your talents. Edit: I see that there is a link under the video, too.
You inspired me to something do with my large land. I have been thinking about what to do with my 2.5 acres of land. I'm planning to use only half or 1/4 of my own land. The rest is vacant. I could choose to live peaceful middle of nowhere. But it could be alonesome. Otherhand, I could have turned the area for the homeless like your idea. But my problem is the nearest town is 30 miles away middle of nowhere. Getting food from the shop without own car would be a problem. Also, there's no water underground. Many people could drain water out of a tank too quickly. By the way, my land is off the grid. Any suggestions that could make it work?
@@DeafDiver Just wondering how much would you want a month for 4,500 square foot of land?
@@DeafDiver Some areas depending on where you are at have free fresh drinking water springs out of the side of a mountain. One spring will fill up a 5 gallon bucket in about 4-5 seconds it flows water non stop.
More of these house are needed across America
With Ryan's ruclips.net/user/postUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!
This is desperately needed across America ! The brightly colored homes are so cheerful.
May our Heavenly Father guide and bless all these great hearts who cade..I wish to be able to help but myself am on a low income...
@Midlife Mom, yes those bright colored homes are cheerful, charming and picturesque. I like it. And I love this concept. I hope it spreads not only in America but the entire world.
My wife and I are both disabled. But even with our SSDI and EBT if it wasn't for the help of family we would be homeless and hungry. This is a wonderful program that needs to be expanded nation wide.
My adult son lives with us to help with the needs of my husbands physical disabilities and my CPTSD. I had to retire early so what i get for SSRetirement is on average $500 less than what the average person gets. There is a need for safe housing, and living spaces, this is where state money should be going instead of these stupid election audits that are serving no purpose but to waste time and perpetuate a lie.
I KNOW IT I'M IN THE SAME PERDICTION!!
You bet it does !! I think Tampa tried and it failed 😞
I just think it should be available to disabled people, with insufficient income also. The people who aren't able to fend for themselves
May God bless you for what you do ! And I wish and pray for more places like this everywhere!
Best of the best, own it!! You’re off the streets, safe, and have a great support system!! The world is yours, step up and out of the shadows, you’re worth it!!!
The colours on those cabins really enthuse me. Lucky to have those places. More needed.
This is a blessing that needs to be spread everywhere 🙏
A roof over their heads is better then living on the streets out in the cold and hot heat, so this is a marvellous idea as well save a lot of people lives too, and it shows who cares for the homeless and who doesn't it.
and most people who are living on the streets are mentally ill. Don't you think they should just build more mental institutions? just saying
God bless these people trying to help the homeless!
It is good to see some cheerful colors and a two-year plan with a caseworker to help people move out of homelessness. Like the lady said, it takes time to get back on your feet.
Finally colors! I'm so upset when I see another gray high rise go up, I'm like, "the sky is gray all day dude!"
They should build one in YOUR neighborhood.
Every state and city needs this
100% agree!
Yeah every country too
This is the one and only solution for homeless people. Hope all the cities around the country who has a problem with homelessness wakes up and implement tiny home villages for the homeless.
If more cities in the US invested in this kind of housing for people that need it most, and invested in helping them towards stable lives, I believe GDPs would increase and cities would see an overall decrease in the annual cost of dealing with the price of homelessness and people unable to contribute financially to the places they live. We could float more boats if everyone had a sail. So hope this concept continues to grow, and thank you to the people that continue to make it happen.
That was such an awesome story! I hope all cities adopt this idea. This could help sooo many people! God Bless all involved ✌🏻💚🙏🏻
I absolutely agree. Every person deserves a place to call home. A safe place.
I think it's a really good idea but I worry how hot these boxes would get in Texas. I have one these sheds in my back yard and it's always hot as hell in there in the summer....
@@danielstarr8957 I live in Australia, and you might be surprised to learn that 40's+ celsius temperatures (110/20+ farenheit) here in summer is not uncommon... Working out appropriate/effective architectural solutions is not exactly rocket science... The tiny home program undertaken by some US jurisdictions, is a great example of how to help people get back on their feet... To many dodgy political creatures in the US and here in Oz, talk the talk but never walk the walk concerning homelessness/affordable housing... Best wishes to the inspirational individuals who are helping to establish this program and make it a success...
@@michaelchiesa6142 yeah I'm not surprised about the aussie heat. Texas is similar heat wise. A couple summers ago we had a hundred days over hundred degrees and it rained like 3 times during that time.... funny enough my wife is from the u.k and wants go back. I brought up the idea of moving to Australia and she said "why would we move from one hot hell to another?" But back to the topic, I actually talked to my family about these tiny home camps and they brought up a good point. If they are already sleeping outside in the heat than the boxes won't bother them.
@Mia Li this could only work if you did this with ac in Texas. Otherwise the death tolls would result in a lot of government officials losing their jobs here ...
Harold I’m very proud of you! Keep people
Accountable, glad that you’re prosperous, it brings hope to others!!
This city has a kind heart to give space (and softer policies) for people who needs a roof over their heads. Thank you Seattle, thank you to the people who made these villages possible and thank you to the people who regain their dignity and life back. Keep on going 💗
Considering it is gentrification and absurd housing prices that is adding to a abundance of unhoused people the city is incredibly lackluster in providing any substantial housing for unhoused people and it's often put behind sobriety and mandatory uncompensated labor which excludes a huge amount of unhoused people with untreated mental health and addiction issues and disabled people who aren't mobile enough to volunteer and thus are denied housing we need to move towards much more robust public housing programs which are accessible to everyone who needs it everyone deserves a safe basic standard living space and their basic needs met
@@morphingfaces Yes, and this is why it is so essential to get involved in your local politics, and at very least get the information on the candidates for your local, county, and state government so you can support the ones who will really work for programs to help these people, and make it possible for folks on the edge to stay in their homes and keep their dignity.
In Seattle I am fortunate to be able to vote for my city council member, Kshama Sawant, who is a true advocate for the people, and who, because of that, was able to defeat a candidate backed by Amazon and the business community in the last election.
Yes this is a great start for homeless people. We need a program like this for our Veterans...
Amen!
So impressed with the persistence, dedication, and commitment with all parties involved to make this tiny community come to fruition in Seattle. To help shelter the homeless and give these individuals an opportunity to be in a "safe, clean and nice space" to get them back on track. This should be in every metropolitan area in the USA!!
I really hope it works. But the residents are really going to have to watch the noise, including small children. Hope there's no crime in this village. I would think crime would be less than normal in this place, because everyone is at the same economic level.
Successful stories are so encouraging. For example, Courtney temporarily turned to drugs because of depression, but that’s long behind her. And Harold’s accident caused his feet to become infected. But both were down temporarily, but they didn’t give in to the streets and its vices. So this type program makes a big impact for these type homeless!
I can see that. That makes total sense.
There are different types of homeless people. Not all of the homeless are suited for housing. You can't stick an addict or insane person into a tiny home and not expect them to terrorize their neighbors. Those people need in-house mental health treatment.
But for the homeless people who simply need help to become self-supporting, these programs look great.
See, this is a likable Tiny Village. It's appealing looking, not looking like an internment camp! They just opened one in LA and it DOES look like an internment camp, so of course, locals are complaining. A little extra effort to make "good neighbors" is always worth it.
This is why some of us fell in love with tiny dwellings. Thank you. Awesome work, awesome spirit
We need this in Florida so desperately. Housing for everyone. You prove it can be done. This is wonderful...
We really do I would to do something like this
Yes I wish I had the money 2 start a program like this 2 help out FL homelessness
This concept would only work in FL if they placed the houses on land that would NOT ever flood from hurricanes. These people are finally getting out of homelessness, they would never evacuate if needed... can you imagine them loosing everything again?
@@zelousfoxtrot3390 It's called landfill. It's a common practice here in FL. Especially mid, and west Fl. My parents built a home in Central FL and shell rock was used to elevate the land, its abundant here. Low lying land is identified when purchasing, so anyone investing would be made aware. However we do have 🌀 hurricanes and any structure would have to withstand that, so mid FL would be the best a small community.
@@zelousfoxtrot3390 there are ways to make them withstand hurricanes. A program would need to be in place to evacuate and bring everyone back when it's safe.
thank you for featuring this program and these people
What baffles me with city principalities is they feel the tiny homes are unsightly and devalues the community particularly cities that are tourist destinations, as if having people sleeping on the streets isn’t dehumanizing and depressing to human beings who have no where to go. Blessings to the folks in this video for spearheading and maintaining the community’s as well as other cities that have similar programs across our nation. Thanks you!!!
Here in Finland we have provided tiny apartments for every otherwise homeless citizen for decades now. It's called Housing First model and the houses are just normal houses but on the cheaper side.
Studies show that Finnish tax-payers save on average $ 10k - 15k annually for providing own apartment for a single homeless person. Homeless people generate so much problems in society that it's cheaper just to house them first and get them out of the streets.
That’s incredible and so needed across the USA!
Yay !
Can you tell us a little bit more about the program? How is it working long term? The only concern I have about such a program is that the apartments would be turned into slums. Can you tell us more about whether the people living in these apartments are taking care of the apartments, the communities, and becoming more fruitful with their lives?
@@Amadeus_2061 There are Housing First policies all over Nordic Europe (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark) and they all work somewhat the same.
Government's housing programs buy some normal houses of different sizes from the public market or builds new ones. The idea is not to place all the support houses in the same area so that the otherwise-homeless people blend into the normal housing scene.
If you buy your own house in Finland, you don't really know if there will be support houses right next to your place. And people generally don't care about that as the people in the support houses are not any different that the "normal" people.
In general, support houses do not turn into slums. It's the customers responsibility to keep the place in good shape or otherwise they have to make up the damage that they caused. It's the first time that I think about this aspect. Houses turning bad is a non-issue here.
Remember that when you treat people in need with dignity, the people do not turn into hopeless drug addicts that rob a gas station just to get by.
@@Amadeus_2061 Sorry, I forgot to answer your question about homeless people getting better. It depends a lot. Most of the homeless people manage to get a job at some point and have their own apartment.
But the fact remains that in Finland having a home is a right for Finnish citizens and you will get one anyway. No matter how long you have been homeless.
There is even a small population that have never been able to afford an apartment and they live their entire life like that. Goverment, of course, expects homeless people to make their best effort to get a job.
Social workers may even ask you to apply for a specific job application that is currently open. You may refuse but then you will have penalty and lose your benefits for 3 months, for example.
Summary: Some people will get their life back on track, some won't. You will always have a home if you at least try to find a job. If you can't find one, you will still have a place to stay.
Wonderful
Program!!!!❤️🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Blessed be to God for your hard work and dedication towards our fellow brothers and sisters.. May our Lord bless you.. Bless you I NDEED !!
It's good to see something finally getting done about Seattle Homelessness, there should be more transition programs like this with mental help and human resources and development onsite.
This to me is humanity at its finest 👍. I remember decades ago becoming homeless in Jacksonville Florida and at the time if you were caught sleeping on the beach overnight you would have a choice between jail or a shelter so I chose a shelter when I found this out. The shelter was a restructured gym where they had taken paint and put lines on the floor which was a concrete floor that measured about 4 ft wide by 6 ft long and inside of these lines was where you were expected to sleep with only about 12 in between each little area from person to person. That lasted one night & I then along with my girlfriend found other out of the way places to sleep and in fact even found a shower that they left the door open to for people to shower as they got off of their yachts which was on a public Pier of which we made good use of because contrary to what some people think, homeless people do not want to smell nasty but if you don't have running water it does make it difficult to say the least. Anyways my point is this is completely fantastic and needs to happen in more cities around America not yesterday not tomorrow but
RIGHT NOW!!!
If homeless people are treated humanely and given a small space to clean themselves, eat, sleep with heat or ac, they may think of ways to become productive if survival is guaranteed.
We have to come together and help others that's what God wants us to do in this world God bless you guys helping others keep doing the good work Lady's and gentlemen 💖💙🕊️🙏
Tiny houses seem like such a great idea. I hope this idea spreads to other needy communities.
So sad to hear about the 91 people who were loss due to the environment etc. So glad someone had the heart to get this done. This needs to be done nationwide not only for the homeless but for the low income as well, because rent prices seems to be going up over the in California right now regardless of the pandemic
She said out of those 91 some were due to drugs and murder. Bumping heroin and dying is not due to the environment
Did you dig on a national campaign in force every town and city they have areas set away for tiny homes for people with problems simple this is a good thing to do they absolute greed in America is unreal. It’s what drives people to homelessness drugs and alcohol
All Cities and Towns should have this! Great Idea! Would sure save alot of Lives.
Thanks to Seattle, Washington for providing an insightful and dignified solution for these people. This was very uplifting.
What a fantastic programme , truly this is brilliant ..what an amazing group of humane people .you truly are earth angels . Any one can become homeless , they are humane beings and this warms my heart to you all ....god bless from Australia
Love this! I'm from Seattle and this makes me happy to see. I know it's just the beginning. The care and concern you all have is phenomenal. This is what serving our community is all about. Makes me proud to be from here.
Tiny homes r very much making a big come up for a lifestyle, so is living in a camper, van, bus or whatever.
I was just wondering about the tiny house movement to solve the homeless issue ! But this is next level ! There was a clip I saw about 3D homes being built at the fraction of the cost ! Only 2000-4000 to build an entire tiny home dome ! I think every state should adopt this concept ! We could solve homelessness over night if these were options. These folks are happy and productive. I'm proud of what you guys are doing !
God Bless all that are involved with helping and God bless all in need. Thankyou!
Blessings forever more for these persons responsible for this project
A truly beautiful, heart-warming video guys. Our best wishes for these people, may they overcome their struggles and get their lives back. Of course, kudos to the team who created this project, may they be blessed.
It's so much more thoughtful, sanitary, helpful!! Thank you for taking a real need and healing this wound!! You all are ANGELS! Stay Blessings!!!
Thank you for the message God bless you and your family 💖💙🕊️🙏
Awesome
Tiny houses are a fantastic way to house people
This is needed in Canada and how wonderful this is helping those that are homeless, Nice way to get these folks back on their feet by giving them the confidence to do so. Love the bright cheerful colours love that they must go to meetings and that these people have case managers and social workers . sounds like this community is run very well.
Listening to Courtney’s story broke my heart. We’re all just one situation away from being in this position.
I was at Nicklesville a loooooog time ago when we started the first tiny home build in the old runoff spot. I am glad they stuck to their desire to make the camp into all tiny homes
Oh wow! Hope you had a good experience. Nickelsville’s tiny villages really are a wonderful concept ❤️
Love to see more of these tiny houses!!🌻🌞
I love it. I want them all over the US!!!
The vegetation around the dwellings makes all the difference
This is so wonderful and inspiring to see. Until there is no longer homelessness, every city should have a Tiny House Shelter Community for Homeless people to transition into permanent housing.
These people are probably the happiest, most successful, sanest, most morally righteous, individuals in the entire country right now. It should not be so difficult or expensive to create living spaces like this. The isolation/villianization of poor people is unjust, cruel, and ultimately hurts everyone. It has to end.
This video was so enlightening as a transition program for homelessness.......in my small city since the pandemic and shortage of rentals homelessness has become a problem I will be highlighting this to my local council who saw catering for the homeless during and after lockdown as a problem with no real solution. This I feel has answers that could be easily implemented to alleviate the negative aspects of homelessness in our community. I felt terrible for the homeless people who were made to feel like a burden on society during this time we need to care and support these people and understand that we are not immune to the circumstances that these people went through to find themselves outcasted from society. What I saw as the most important benefit of this solution was the respite given to people battling 24/7 to stay safe and well. Giving them breathing space so they can think about things other than where they are going to sleep or how they will eat is key to getting them back on their feet helping them plan a future set goals and work towards independence. I like the fact that the tiny shelters are just that nothing more and people can see that its not permanent but a place to launch from. Such a wonderful project and really worthwhile. Thankyou for your respectful video. :)
why cant they make it so it can be permanent???? would not take much more for kitchenette and bathroom, permits are a problem? WHY? The overwhelming problem now with homelessness is permanent housing.. Love the concept, but we need to work on permanent resolutions.
this is amazing we need to have this across the country!!! congratulations yall are the best of the best of the best
This is the solution for so many. Why doesn't government see this. Not all homeless will benefit but most will. Kudos to you! I am from Washington. As of now this is going to be a bigger problem in coming months.
In Burlington, WA, about an hour's drive north of Seattle, a tiny home shelter area has been put up. Last I heard, they couldn't open it for residents because they needed to hire 17 people to run it. Maybe someone needs to reach out to the people from the Friendship House organization and help them find a better way to handle it.
Thank you for your sincere effort to help the people who fall through the cracks. I've not fallen through a homeless crack but it's on my mind as a possibility. Needing a hand is not the same as "life owing someone a living". As a society we have more empathy for stray animals than for people.
This is making me emotional and I'm not even American
This is awesome and whoever says it’s just a *short time solution*, it’s a start . 💞🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰🤘🏻
Congratulations for such a great Job! I love my dear Seattle, this kind of news brings hope and makes me feel so proud of my City 🙏😊
I thought of tiny homes for homeless, this is wonderful to know
The homeless living great in Seattle washington 👏 👌 🙌
Seattle AND Tacoma needs more of these DESPERATELY!!!
This is a great idea. Hopefully it catches on and multiplies.
Excellent! Thank you for posting this. I get tired of seeing the homeless in our community just chased back and forth with no real effort made to actually help them. There is no good reason the huge amount of excess city land can't be put to use. The cost for these programs is minimal compared to the costs associated with people being on the streets(health/emergency care, police intervention, drug treatment, mental health services, etc, etc) And for those of you out there who look down on the homeless and think they are an eyesore in your community, then get involved in programs to help people overcome their circumstances and get back on their feet! No matter what way you look at it, it is worth the investment.
Brilliant. Seems very well thought out. This very well could be the way of the future. Thank you for a very well made video about the subject.
Every city needs one of these
'Thankyou for letting Us see in this Tiny House system built through the cities involved and LIHI'..finally there is a way to build healthy community for our most vulnerable and to provide a healthy source for living..a Start-up & 'New Hope..💕🏡
Thanks very much for making the world a better place...
This is an amazingly beautiful thing and a home for many in a plot of one regular house area.
I don't know why so many times communities try to make things like this happen they get shut down. Then when they shut it down the homeless people end up in parks and other places that inconvenience citizens, cops etc way more. A lot of parks are next to schools and as much as I have sympathy for the homeless you can't have homeless encampments next to schools. This solves so many problems
They will camp out anywhere, regardless of this piece of property that has actual housing for them, many just don't want to follow any "rules".
I like my idea a lot better 258 acres of land put a flea market in the front have something for something for them to do have some kind of in take money for them to live on have some kind of hope for their future they got no hope they got no future they're living in a box for two years that's not that's not what's supposed to happen my idea you would have to serve 8 years in the flea market working and then after the eight years you get $100,000 plus a house that's a great deal and it's a good positive breakthrough for their lives
I live in Anderson South Carolina I am trying to get this 258 acres of land for strictly for homeless people everybody gets the wrong cabin with a bathroom inside the cabin and then every Friday Saturday and Sunday they all get a job and they all get money for their job like a canteen and then after the eight years of serving in that environment they get $100,000 and a house that's a great positive breakthrough that's what they all should be working on. When I get started with my idea I'm going to be going to Seattle with my rainbow van and collecting everybody that wants to live their lives better than what they are is Lookout I'm coming to get you and I'm going to get you into a better place it'll be Heaven place will be beautiful and you always have that positive feeling of Happiness instead of Lowe's abyss of nothing.
This project breakthrough will really help over 500,000 people and there's a lot of people like that out there that is homeless children families everybody in my serenity Town you'll be all be welcome if you have a family and you have a son that needs to be with you or if you have kids that need to be with you or your dogs or your animals any animals needs to be with you you will have them with you cuz into town Serenity it's a family town it's going to be built on to that and everyone is welcome doesn't matter who you are or what you are it will be forgiven from all the things honestly it's not really your fault that you're homeless families do that to you thanks to that to you and sometimes jobs do that to you floods fire everything does that to that person that's why they end up homeless and it's not fair to FUCKED up situation.
At least Serenity will give you some signs of Hope some signs of life for the future that's what I'm trying to do for everyone.
@@jodierain8526 Don't come to Seattle
@@jodierain8526 Don't come to Seattle
Finally..... something for the homeless!!! But why isn't the government helping more???
We have to vote for people who will accomplish programs like this.
Thanks for giving depth to this tour, sad it's needed, but these "wooded tents" fulfils a great need. Very inspiring folk living there and I'm impressed with the team support by professionals.
May God bless, cover and prosper, the works of all these people
I think the tiny house for homeless people are a great idea. Portland Oregon needs to do this. We have a huge homeless population here. l think this idea is wonderful.this is such a better option than a tent. At least with a tiny house you can keep a job and have some self respect instead of sleeping outside like an animal let's face it most of our animals sleep indoors. Thank God for tiny house communities like yours keep up the good work.you people are angels for the homeless population.
Portland, Ore. definitely is in need of this. This best model of a tiny house village in the state (and perhaps the country) is in Eugene: Square One Villages with their first permanent tiny house village: Emerald Village. Emerald is different than Seattle's (Nicklesville) village in that the residents do not have a time limit, the units are over 100 sq ft, electric power, plumbing, small kitchen area and bathroom in each unit. There is rent in the truly affordable range for most at around $300/month.
Square One Villages does not require government or corporate funding, the rental fee covers the cost. Permits are needed for the land, about the only govt. input required. Emerald's first residents moved in 2018, the next permanent tiny house village by Square One is Cottage Village in Cottage Grove, OR which is next to be completed. Square One has a tool kit for those who want to duplicate their project at SquareOneVillages dot org.
Superb solution, my congratulations 👍 💐🕊️✨🌝
Everyone needs to know asking for help isn't quitting its living,changing your life/path and its awesome and we all need help sometimes its just a fact...and the rules are the same thing actual homeowners deal with.
What a brilliant, breath taking idea! Wow and Wow! I was watching some youtube docs re poverty and homelessness in USA and your villages were mentioned. So I cam here straight away to see. Am truly in awe for the people who organised it all. Just amazing!
Lots are living in vans and cars permanently and love it.
This is great, a lot of the people who r handicap need a address to even get disability, n lots don't know how to go about and get into somewhere like assistant living homes. Or u have to have internet plus know how to use it to get resources for help, then I need a phone to call around to work on getting thru to the resources plus ways to get to appts. I really hope this video helps get more awareness n put ideas for other city, states, countries, whatever to start programs like this. I would 100% volunteer to help a place like this for whatever they needed help with.
Indeed... as low income housing goes quickly, they built 5 in my area and more are on the way in Boise ... but housing is still sky high..!! So yes they are needed..!!!
Indeed... as low income housing goes quickly, they built 5 in my area and more are on the way in Boise ... but housing is still sky high..!! So yes they are needed..!!!
Every one needs to have this.thanks for good heart
You guys are so positive; hope the city gives y’all more time on the land
God bless you. Such a beautiful thing you are doing. New York City needs to take note.
Portland is in desperate need of more of this.
We need more programs just like this one!
This is a great idea instead of people living on the street. I would suggest a small deck for seating with stairs. It would also be great to have an overhang of the roof to provide shade and keep the rain out.
Why don't you ask for an in ground pool too. Extra room so they can do crack
@@trentonarganbright1871 wow! I guess you must have worked with the homeless like I have. What I found is there were a lot of seniors, some mental health patients, some working but couldn’t afford housing. Very few drug addicts. Addicts don’t go to shelters or this type of housing. Pray you don’t have this happen to you. Be kind…
@@Gimo76
The point being made is extras cost money.
Tax payers are already taxed enough so the funds are finite. The tiny homes are good enough. They're safe, clean and colorful. Good use of public funds.
Anything extra is an unnecessary use of tax funds
@@CandiceMMartinez you must have misunderstood my comment as it was aimed at someone being unkind. I am all for small tiny homes much better than tents.
Yay! Thank you for doing a live production. Professionals and 'tours' can get distanced so quickly! BTW, Square One in Eugene has almost completed their Cottage Grove build, and is working on a project in inner Springfield. They're pulling together partners for a build on a former church property on River Road N., Eugene.
Yeehah!
Sooo stoked to hear about all the progress!! We really hope to get out again to document the latest. ☺️ And thanks for kind feedback ❤️
@@TinyHouseExpedition 🙋♀️👍
Do you know how to get in touch with this organization to help?
@@TinyHouseExpedition How much a month not in video so far?
I love this piece so much
I DO BELIEVE IT IS AN ANSWER TO HOMELESSNESS!! NO ONE IN THE USA SHOULD BE LIVING ON THE STREET'S!! EVERY CITY HAS LAND THAT CAN BECOME A "GATED COMMUNITY" FOR WOOD TENTS!!👍👍👍👍👍 GREAT IDEA AND I'M GOING TO CHECK HERE TO SEE WHAT SIZE YOU CAN HAVE WITHOUT HAVING A PERMIT!! TEXAS HAS LOTS OF LAND AND AS I SAY NO ONE SHOULD BR HOMELESS!! 🙏BLESS YOU GUYS AND I 🙏PRAY THAT THE IDEA SPREADS THROUGHOUT THE US!!
this is a great start towards a solution. Good luck. Everyone deserve to have even a tiny roof over their head in the richest nation in the world. I would rather see 100 tiny homes than 5 condos that costs $600K like they throw money away on in Los Angeles. Even micro apartments with would be better in LA than luxury one bedroom condos for a few.
When you said micro apartments, I thought about “studio” apartments. Remember those? In my area, quite a few years ago, you could get a studio apartment for under $1000.00. Even in decent zip codes you could find one bedroom units for close to that amount. Now, the “popular” figure is $2,000.00 or $3,000.00. I say popular because there is no NEED to charge that amount. Housing developers don’t HAVE to build high-end dwellings. It is a choice for profit.
See somebody else I can simply see the troubles absolute greed and that’s what happens
Many years ago I was homeless and stayed in various shelters in several states. I had no idea what it was like to be without the basic necessities, so it was very much an eye opening experience for me.
I'm so glad these were invented as well as modular houses ..they are so needed..!!
I've always had alot of respect for the city of seattle and I'm not just saying that cause I used to watch frasier.
Man Indianapolis IN needs this bad! It would be great I think for the town!
Beautiful!!!!! 🥰
Thanks for having a huge heart and not a blind eye to the needs of homeless people
You need to come to Texas it's needed badly I love what you're doing