EMERALD VILLAGE: a Dream of an Affordable Tiny House Community
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.พ. 2019
- "Homelessness" is one terrible symptom of a disease plaguing more and more of us every day: overpriced housing. Dan Bryant, a generous pastor in Eugene, OR took this issue to heart and with the help of a vibrant community around him tried various solutions, until he finally came up with a genius idea and an absolutely gorgeous implementation! Let us take you on a virtual visit of "EMERALD VILLAGE". Nearing completion, this beautiful permanent tiny house village for the previously unhoused sets a game-changing example for communities all around the world that are trying to find compassionate solutions to their own housing crisis.
www.squareonevillages.org/eme...
We desperately need 10s of thousands of these beautiful little houses popping up in all 50 states or wherever needed.
Every human being needs a safe place to live.
Agreed, GOD BLESS YOU and all those in agreement, especially those physically doing all they can to help that be the reality for ALL.
Amen
Awsome thatj some people have secure pla ce and something they can afford be comfort and proud of their home
it’s one of the most basic human needs: a safe shelter
Amen. I agree. A sense of home is the most beautiful feeling
That is not your average pastor. He is a highly educated visionary.
Great project! I wrote this class project in 2014, as a solution to homeless housing. I didn't realize there are like-minded people who think same way I do. We need more if these. Thanks!
@@editalaurel3978 good... im glad there are young people like you, who have a heart & mind who has a loving desire to help others. Good luck in school luv!
And he's very compassionate. It's good to live your faith!
Yes! He's a gift to our world.
@@editalaurel3978A1
I'm going to do this. I'm going to create housing for the homeless in my future. I want to, because struggling is NOT fun or okay to let happen... I've struggled my whole life to have stuff, like a home, food, all that, and have moved 13 times in 19 years... It's awful, and I think it's something everyone should help with, to get those less fortunate people off of the streets and into a secure place. A home.
Do it, Noah!! We love your decisive compassion...xoxo Thank you for watching. -RR
I agree I would love to do this to in my city..
Remember me when they are ready ...I am also in need of a home I am 64 yrs no job.
I wish you the greatest of luck.
Oh please do! There are so many homeless broken souls out there who need more folks with a good heart & a few extra dollars to help others, including their poor little sweet furbabys
THIS is the way the Church should work EVERYWHERE!
Barbara T I agree this should be all over the world
Exactly! With all of the money the Mega-Evangelicals collect from people, no one should have to ever be homeless. (those types believe only in Mansions and Jets for themselves though unfortunately)
You are exactly right! WE are the church and we should be helping wherever we can. The Holy Spirit will guide you.
Yes,instead of building big churches ⛪️
Oh some are having private jets instead!
These villages should be all over the country, the world even. This should be for young and old, people have to stop buying into consumerism.
Paul Nubreu Consumerism is not the problem. The problem is zoning. By law, zoning has minimam square foot requirements
Absolutely! And they should be mixed in with regular housing too. Some communities make people build more than they need because of zoning. It is wrong to penalize people just because they can't earn a huge wage.
They would make it unaffordable if everyone converted to this. Its shitty but true. However I do agree that it is a wonderful idea if peoples greed would leave this planet
The world over...young and old, I agree!
Come buy an old house in my country. Now for sale for 1, 800 dollars.
Now this is what I call real Christian. I have been to every church telling my troubles and all they do is say, 'Ill pray for you. I'm still without shelter, cold and hungry after 30years and they are still kneeling in the chapel praying and walk out to drive their BMWs to have their lunch at 5-Star hotels with their pastor and cell group members, have retreats at resorts, fly overseas to have their private holidays every year end....you know what I'm saying, don't you?
Yes. Absolutely. Lived in Bend for 10 years. Went to a church but we still lived in abject poverty. Lived in a run down farmhouse because there was literally no rental housing when we moved to Bend and we had 5 kids. Yep. Got pretty tired of the "we will pray for you" while I taped my shoes together with duct tape.
Nailed it
I feel ya, sister!
YES! The judgement from these holier than thou congregations and pastors, too!
Of course I know what you are talking about.
First them, needy people last.
I love that they require everyone to contribute at least 50 hours toward the building of their home. That is what gives this project so much dignity; it allows these people to regain self-respect and purpose after their homeless experience. It lifts people out of depression and gets them excited about doing something to help themselves
My bank's mortgage director told me people destroy them.
That is, I asked if they had considered renting unoccupied houses to poor people, just charging what they could afford to pay. The bank would have someone taking care of the house, people would have a home.
He said they've actually tried that. The houses get destroyed.
I think there's a lot of anger bottled up inside poor people.
But what about not being able to work much on your house? Like I have severe heart problems.
@@veramae4098 I think there is some difference in putting people in bank owned houses and expecting them to take care of the house and the way Emerald Village is run. In Emerald Village there is sweat equity (like in Habitat for Humanity) and they are really part owners of the properties. It makes a difference when you feel like it is yours. Just my opinion.
@@kathyfoster7468 Yes! Like what if you are disabled like me or others and someone who is in a wheelchair? Then what do you do ? Can’t live there ?
Bill 💩the banks won't do tiny house because there's no money in them , a large house brings in more profits for these capitalists!!! They're part of the problem to be part of the solution!!!
These villages should be built EVERYWHERE in this Country!!!
HIGHLY AREED. I am starting a non profit to assist in the area of affordable, sustainable and eco friendly housing.
They will be. I'm working on that in Florida.
The world!
That or high rise micro-apartments ranging from 300 to 600 SF or more
@@she4136 I agree. The guy in LA was doing it but the city decided blue tarps and cardboard boxes are better than houses and refused his homes.
"IF THIS PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL, WHY DNT THEY IMPLEMENT THIS NATION WIDE??", ITS A WIN WIN", IM DISABLED N HOMELESS, N WISH I HAD SOMETHING SIMPLE LIKE THT"
J EZ because the government does not know how to tax them.
@@getlostwhenwondering393 Vote republican and get government out of the way.
They don't because not enough folks in position of power seem to care about those that don't pay huge amounts in taxes. But even when paying sales tax on everyday items at the dollar stores, we all pay taxes on so many different things.
Best wishes to you! I wish you well.
@jude jackson the best President I should say, the best President of your country 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍 when you're blind you can't see it.. Godbless you!
I would absolutely love to build a community like this. This whole thing made me cry its so amazing what they're doing for people. Everyone deserves stability and to feel safe. I would 100% rather see tiny home communities over seeing skid rows around town
If you do, please let us know
It is the best model of this kind of solution I have seen. I want to know how hard it is to implement elsewhere.
@@harino1066thats my thought too.
What is required to build this community?
The septic alone would require a lot of space. Alternative, if available, would be local sewer lines.
What kind of zoning is needed?
What about power? A meter is very expensive.
huu7hbbjko - its going to depend on where you are located and where you kick this off right ? Get in contact with them for tips to get started, its that easy ! The rest might be an uphill challenge but we love challenges thats why we take on these kinds of projects 💫
“You just don’t throw your children/pets away because you can’t find a place to live.” Amen! We need more of these.
..this isn't just a community project, this is the restoration of human dignity! ..T-T the feelzz!
perfectly said!!!
Rebecca Phillips I totally Agree with you, people who decide our laws have no idea of what the community it’s going through. We need these everywhere.
Amen!!! @rebecca phillips
YES!!! 💗🙌🏼🙏🏼😩💗
Well said!
😭😭😭 When he said, "I see myself in the walls." That is home. Amen to this ministry.
Yes
My Heart!
It’s wonderful!
This Pastor is God given!
yes pastor thats a mirror....lol jk this guy is awesome thank God he sends people like this to help
Double amen! It harkens back to early Christianity, brothers and sisters.
Omg yes😭😭😭😭 bless them
God bless 🙏 this Pastor and all the people working together for their community♥♥♥
I personally thank you for allowing people that have these little tiny houses to have some dignity in their life I think this is fantastic
I'm not Christian, but I really love this. This is what it means to be a caring and compassionate human being.
Bless the lady in K talking about her dog. "You just don't throw your kids away because you can't find a place to live!" ❤
Isn't she sweet? She is so grateful to have been restored to dignity.
So true,,
I Absolutely adore that Lady and Her sweet Blessed Doggo !!! Made me cry when I heard her story !!! After Working so hard and then being forced to live in a car !!! BLESS EVERYONE THERE!!! ESPECIALLY TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO CAME TOGETHER TO CREATE THIS BEAUTIFUL ASHRAM/ HAVEN FOR ALL !!!🏡🌿🧘♀️🐕👏🔆
I would love to donate doggie treats to Alice and her baby ! She almost made me cry when she said that.
Agreed. 🙌
God bless all these residents, the donors, the architects and builders who contributed to this fantastic housing project.
as an atheist myself i support this comment !
Dutch Courage as a CHRISTIAN, I also support this project 70 x 7..
ShakespeareCafe no comment
Amen. God Bless you too!
God bless 🙏 them.beautiful 🏠 God is good all the time.all the time God is good 👍
Bless Pastor Bryant and all those who donated their time, materials and expertise to make this project a reality. I hope other cities will do the same and soon, because the homeless problem is getting worse and worse, and as you can see, a lot of the homeless are not drug addicts, just people who can't afford overpriced housing.
Pretty much cried through this whole video. The kindness, compassion, understanding… it’s criminal how many people need homes and can’t afford it. Seniors, families with children, singles-everyone needs and deserves safe housing, not living out of a car, if they’re lucky. Who is profiting on all this misery?
We loved telling this story. And we personally felt hopeful, like this is a blueprint, literally and figuratively, for making a difference for a lot of people in a lot of places. May it be so. Thanks for watching, and for commenting! - RR
Imagine if each city had a parcel of land set aside for small home communities
They won't do it. Private citizens have to do it.
States that fund the public school based on the property tax would need to tax the inhabitants a different way
Get elected in your town and craft policy to make it happen . Anyone can talk . Most don't do anything to make a difference
That's would he amazing then we can help the veterans and non vets every homeless person needs a place to lay there head and feel proud
🙏🏼💜🙏🏼
This is what the tiny homes movement is all about - real people building homes on a budget to resolve real housing need. Not a pretty couple making a 'lifestyle choice' and hawking/monetising the whole experience/ 'journey' on social media.
This is a template that really can work to resolve the housing crisis. Inspiring stuff...
Andrew Cheatle, you have nailed it! Most people on "social media" just want to sell you something. They don't want to "bond" with you at all!
Agreed...We can't let this become just another trending fad for disposable income.
I so agree with this. I was so disappointed when I started researching the tiny house movement. So much of it was young able bodied people putting a house on their parents land, and then making their money on TH-cam. Nothing wrong with making money on TH-cam, but I’d like to see people who don’t have these options get these kind of opportunities. Older folks, mentally and physically handicapped, etc.
I agree. All those bimbos with makeup on TH-cam who pretend to live in tiny homes are making a mockery of this movement.
Imagine that a pastor, not sitting around collecting checks. Someone doing God's work. 💜🙏💜
This proves no one should be homeless with all the money and resources there is in the world.
This is awesome!💝
This needs to be replicated everywhere
Oh yes!
This is most beautiful thing I’ve seen by far. Like one gentleman said, there’s a bond created when home owners are required to put in time(minimum of 50hrs) and make the home their own having input creating it.
All rent is below $400 which most people can afford especially the elderly, most importantly it keeps homeless folks off the streets. And it’s a second opportunity for the residents. The co-op membership thing is another great idea.
You see folks, HOMELESS FOLKS ARE HUMANS JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE AND ONLY NEED SOME LITTLE HELP TO FIND THEIR WAY.
As nice as this is we have to ask about the more core issues. Why are they in this situation to begin with? Can this base symptom be treated? Is this actually the best option for them or is it possible it will harm their mindsets in the future? These are real questions that while not glamorous or easy to swallow need to ne asked.
Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he'll eat for the rest of his life. That is the principle I was raised by and I whole heartedly believe in it. Hard work is the one and only way to be self reliant as an honest person. I simply worry that this is just a way for the people who made it to feel good and virtue signal without having actually made significant enough changes in these peoples lives to help them become self sufficient. And to be honest 50 hours of work, even on housing as small as this is chump change in the long run. These houses likely took over 4-5 thousand houses from multiple people to build.
😃 yes, i compleatly agree!
@@matyasofinvention6304 Being homeless and jobless are two very different things. These people have incomes, but housing costs on the west coast is extremely high. Some cities have rent controlled housing, but it's limited. Also, 50 hour's is the minimum. Many people do much more than that.
Matyas of Invention Virtue signal is a rude way of describing what these people have done. They’ve given people a roof over their head as well as dignity. So many things put people in a position to be in a low income situation. More reasons than you could probably ever think of. Meantime, some one acted on a solution instead of just Yackity yacking like you are.
@@matyasofinvention6304 Did you not watched the entire video? Most of them worked hard all their life in minimum wage jobs, then they turned 64 yrs old and out of job. They couldn't afford their rent and we're evicted. These people can fish. Unfortunately, the people who buy their fish cheated them of their rightful earning.
“She’s my baby”. I love the lady with the dog. I feel the same way about my furries.
It's so wonderful this should be available in the Caribbean.
Yep she's my baby.
“You don’t just throw your kids away cause you can’t find a place to live” 😭😭
God Bless this ministry
This could end homelessness:) This is all a person needs:) For those who want a home:)
I am disabled and I live with my mother, imagine having something like this? It would be amazing!
Save money buy a shed and build your Tiny House and live on your mother's land
I Love The Tiny Homes I Want One....
Hello Chrissy Maria I hope you get your wish,but they look tiny ,but maybe that's what we all need as we get older,but imagine ,if you were to have a big dog, it would take up a lot of room, maybe this is what the future holds for all of us,tiny house's, take care,god bless
@@NEATERTICK she said she lived with her mother. She didn't say her mother owned anything.
Yes, I wondered if any of them are adapted to be accessible for disabled people - they didn't say. Because for me as well as being very claustrophobic (I suffered awake paralysis with suffocation in the operating theatre, anesthetic awareness) I would hit myself on corners everywhere and those steps up to sleeping loft would be way too difficult and dangerous.
God bless all these builders and architects who donated. And every person who was part of this project. Thank you God for all these angels.
The older women's story is like mine exactly, and I'm sure that's true of a lot of people. People need somewhere safe that is affordable. I need that.
I think that there is a need for this in every community around the world 🌎
This needs to be done in every state!
Gabriele Bolds > in every city!
Yes! This is something im soon to be doing in our town for the homeless
Every country
All over the World .....
@Thomas Lucas why am I not surprised. The California goverment does not care for the poor and homeless. They are actively ticketing you to homelessnes. If you have a motorhome or trailer there is no place to park that is adorable. So they are forced to park on the streets and risked getting ticketed. I got 2 por parking at the trolley because my home takes up 2 spaces. I was there helping a frien that lost her husband and I used the trolley to get to her. I know of 2 homeless men that endeed up in a RV to live in, and got ticketed untill they could not pay the tickets. And ended up losing there RV's. One moved into the car the other to a tent. Then the car got ticketed for sleeping in it, until it got towed away and he ended up on the steets, pooping and sleeping they both lost there jobs because they were not able to be clean, no clothes no bathroom no job. Thank you to California DemoCrap run goverment, look at what they did to San Francisco, LA and San Diego, beautiful citys now full of homeless camps, so sad that people really think that they are helping by giving out food to eat for the day, but nothing to help the poor to be able to feed and care for them selves.
Why would anyone dislike this? Genuinely curious. I think this is a brilliant concept.
Those peoples who dislike this they may do not know how peoples surviving and what kind of problems faced by the homeless peoples. In the world a lots of peoples are homeless because they do not know they can build the tiny and affordable houses where they can live with dignity. It's time to inspire all those peoples who are homeless or economically weak or who can not afford the costly house for their living.
They are hard to set a tax rate on. It's not that they aren't a great idea it's just that municipalities are having hard time figuring out how to make money off them. I'm stuck in public housing and it sucks. The monthly value/rent for one of these units is $1,400 a month i pay $300 the government pays the rest. Tiny homes would be much healthier places to live at half the cost or less. People need to speak up about how their tax dollars are being wasted on public housing. Public housing is just warehousing people. Tiny homes are what's needed at a fraction of the cost.
Some people just overall believe that homeless people intentionally made themselves homeless and that they're lazy, drug addicted, alcoholics or mentally ill. Many people do not bother to see them as human who've had some very unfortunate things happen to them and so they don't care to have any part in helping the homeless get into places like those shown in the video. It's really sad that some parts of humanity can be so cruel.
The Banks dislike these.
@Chris Ruiz once the threat of Covid is passed we will be open for tours again. We would love love love for everyone to come and experience Emerald Village firsthand. You can book a tour by going online to squareonevillages.org
Click on the banner "EMERALD" for more pictures and information. You can schedule a tour from there. WELCOME TO EMERALD VILLAGE EUGENE
This is so amazing!!! Just listen to the PRIDE in their voices for the houses THEY built. These are people that would have been living in a cardboard box... forgotten... dismissed... disrespected. But just look at them now!!! Grandma is so happy that her granddaughter is coming to stay with her. You have given these people so much more than a Home... you gave them a LIFE. Bless you!
Pity the councils of the world dont adopt this great area we in the UK could do with these why don't councils listen to people especially single people 😢
What an absolutely wonderful idea/initiative! Wow!!! :) This is 'God' in action. These should be rolled out worldwide/ wherever possible! I'm so happy to have come across this.
Portland Maine needs a couple of these villages. It’s all over the country. Greed has gotten so out of control that some people could work eighty hours a week and it would never be enough. These villages are great. Can’t say enough good about them. Not all poor people are scum bags
Exactly..I'm ready to move there from pa..seriously
Your so right! Lets do it! Karly Lincoln Maine
RIGHT!... IT'S THE PEOPLE THAT NEED TO CHANGE!
Amen to that!!❤
Being poor has nothing to do with being a scum bag. Scum bags come in all shapes, sizes and economic means..
I’m glad to say Kentucky is working on this. My fellow vets deserve this !
This is what I want to do with my life. Whenever I think about my future, what's left of it, it's this idea or something similar I keep coming back to. Being born into poverty and barely managing to keep my head just above poverty my own entire life, I am very fortunate. It's been pure luck that I had a career I could do from home during Coronavirus even though I am underpaid for my skill. Doing this kind of work is what life is about and I am going to figure out how to do this in my fourth decade here on earth.
I also have been working on a community very similar for the homeless in MN
@@jessierihley9344 what are the initial steps to start a community like this? I have land in AL?
I had tears in my eyes watching this! The key word that I picked up on within this video was “dignity”. Well done to ALL those involved in this project and others like it - my words cannot express my gratitude to the people in this world who are prepared to make a genuine difference to others, especially those in need. I would also like to thank the residents who showed us around their homes - they are all beautiful, welcoming and SAFE homes. I am so impressed with this idea. Well done to everyone involved! COME ON BORIS! LET’S TRY THIS HERE IN THE UK!!!
This needs to come to the uk seriously!!
Community gardens and orchards would offset their grocery Bill's as well
TheEmeraldfox777 I give this you ENDLESS 👍🏻
They showed EXACTLY that in the intro shots.
Yes, if people could see the light and stop allowing Nestle hook them processed Empty calorie unfoods they push .
Convince gov to let everyone have an acre of free tax free land to grow a food forest on and live on.
End farm subsidies. End tax
breaks to farms exsept those who grow healthy vegan food for human consumption exsept no large mono crops.
End mandatory school, ged and hsd requirements, age limits, minimum wage, and exsessive regs.
People should be able to learn how to do a good job they want so they can afford a house and car before 18.
For those who and whos parents can afford it, tax deductible chairty and or the about 180,000dollars spent on k thru 12 per student could pay for it and trash k thru 12 and some of that money could be used to promote more independence and healthy living.
Its therapeutic too, but as a lover of gardening, it can be time consuming :) Some people dont have 14 hours a week to have a decent garden.
This is a brilliant idea. The fact they helped build their home makes them feel a part of it..accomplished
The variety of architectural styles is SUCH a unique aspect of these communities. Well done!
Thanks for the comment, and for watching - We agree! - RR
Thank you for doing this and caring for all God's children.
I am praying that God shows me the way I can do this in my town. Jacksonville, Fla.
Blessings to all.
Our company, Pabst Blue Ribbon Construction, will be building a community like this based off your model❣️thank you ❣️ A hand up, not a hand out😉
Where will you be building your community???
Leah, thank you! The recipients of those homes will be much appreciative. 💞
Leah Palmer what state?
Are you guys willing to pair somehow with an international non profit organization who is willing to do this?
Here is some cute tiny home plans . www.houseplans.com/collection/tiny-house-plans
I'm not homeless but I'd live there, garden, cook and support the community 👍
...I'd love to volunteer there.
To clarify... I used to be a part of the food sovereignty movement & I ran a community garden on my own property when I lived in Detroit. Now I live in an uppity tech town, in the Midwest 😒, where community & unity seem to be sorely lacking (idealized but not realized). I truly miss being a part of those simple activities that meant so much more to humanity & impacted lives directly.
But seriously, I'd volunteer there, partly because the people in the community are taking small steps to improve their lives (according to their level of conscious awareness).
Well said, I'll join you or anyone anywhere volunteering.
Stephanie Willis me too!
Dear Stephanie,
If you are interested in doing it in Portugal, for over 65's, please get in touch
An amazing project 🙌 this is what real Christianity is about. Helping those less fortunate. Affordable housing and affordable health care should be a right for every human being
This needs to be available to ALL Americans! Everyone who wants to own a tiny home should be able too. Greed has killed the American Dream! Property owners and Landlords charge to much for rent.
Not all do; I sure didn't!
But now there are too many wealthy, absentee landlords ... and many greedy property management companies.
What a great way to help the people of your community. God bless you guys.
Yeah, but what you don't know is that they will eventually want everyone who is not what they consider elite to live like that. They want the earth for themselves .
I wonder how many rules they have? I bet no smoking, drinking, overnight guests, curfew, no firearms? You give up all of your personal freedoms for the privilege of living in a crappy shed. Who holds the $1,500 that each of the tenants save? Who collects the interest, or decides how it can be accessed?
Yes what a great way to help poor people. Stick 'em all in sheds. The elites would love to have 99% of us living in sheds while they live in style. The saddest thing is when I hear how grateful these dim wits are.
@@kennerthallen2132 you would be grateful too if you were living in your car. Living large is really not all it appears to be All the taxes, maintenance etc is really not worth it especially if you have a small family. I can say this because I've experienced both and since downsizing I feel a peace and freedom that you would have to experience to understand. I've found out that we sometimes have way more stuff than we need.
@@noreenharewood8675 I agree, but you made a choice, correct? These poor people didn't get to chose this life, it was thrust upon them.
Would like to see more of these for low income people
Vera Braswell Just make sure restriction codes are placed and enforced or it will become a dump fast.
@@SuperDeut4
That's subjective & biased. Also, useless. Having a mental health / welfare check would be more conducive.
Vera Braswell and larger families
in the richest country in the world, why do we have low income families.... that should be a red flag as to the failure of the system.
@@aznosu Answer, corporate capitalism. ✌🏾
This is thinking outside the box - something politicians don’t do…We have a housing crisis here in Britain - folks sleeping in doorways etc. Rents way too high, houses so expensive that regular people can’t afford them. Love this village of tiny homes. Good luck to all involved xxx
This is so heart warming. My chest is actually swelled watching and listening. What a wonderfull thing you have done pastor.. Everyone interviewed was so lovely and we can see how much it means to them. Wow.
That mayor is correct and if you can integrate home ownership through work somehow, even better.
Kevin S - Mayor? I thought he was the pastor of the church that started the project? Can you be the mayor of a cities housing project o subdivision?
Erin Thor
Kitty Piercy was the former mayor in the video. Pastor Dan is the gentleman who is the Executive Director of the project.
Tissue Alert: My gratitude to everyone that has helped to make this amazing community a reality. Blessings to you!
Pride of ownership gives these people a sense of security towards personal growth and social adaptation: It is evident how after being in the streets for such a long time, they will invest all they have to make these little houses as cosy and personal as possible.
BRavo !! This teaches goofy uppity neighborhoods, these are relevant people who want to work and contribute.
I Love this !!
The best part of this community is that they are not transient. Those retirees on a small fixed income can live there forever, and amongst friends. There should be communities like this all over the country.
I’d love to live in one of these. Homes like these should be made available for everyone!
CMaPD : They are. Some people buy tiny houses, some build them, some renovate mobile homes or school buses.
Not allowed in the UK
@@gingerp6631 zzAs
I live here in California it would be nice if they can make it here n affordable for people!
I love that they require everyone to contribute at least 50 hours toward the building of their home. That is what gives this project so much dignity; it allows these people to regain self-respect and purpose after their homeless experience. It lifts people out of depression and gets them excited about doing something to help themselves. It wouldn't be the same if homes were just "made available" to everyone.
I visited this community today and came away completely impressed. What an answer to the enormous problem of affordable housing.
Yaay! So glad you were able to visit! We are eager to return... everyone was so sweet, and we really would like to see the new community center! Thanks so much for watching!! -RR
This is wonderful for seniors. Kudos to all who help in this great idea. ♥️
This is one of the most productive, uplifting example of a church helping someone in need. Bravo! We need more!
The magic is that they helped to build it themselves and pay for the upkeep of the whole community. Well done!
Wonderful
This gives me ideas so when I cash out my AMC winnings I want to build small home communities.
I wish there was a place like this in Portland, Oregon. I would totally live in a village like this. Living in a tiny home is my dream! A medical situation left me homeless 5 years ago, but by the Grace of God, I was finally able to get into transitional housing about 6 months ago, however, my time is running out & I need to find somewhere to go..a village like this would be the answer to my prayers!🙏
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Love the fact that they are all individually designed homes made of different materials. The owners pride in their manufacture is beautiful to see, the extra work they each put in on their homes is no surprise to those of us who have our own homes, be they ever so humble. Having a safe, warm place to sleep and affordable rent should be a right not a privilege.
i thought , when i win the lottery , i am going to do this here in uk , i been thinking this for a couple of years or more , make them big enough to live in but no wasted space , make it a village , all beautiful houses with just the room you need not space you can not afford to heat , not just that but also have a community garden grow as much food as they can , have a few chickens and ducks and geese , some goats , so their food bills drop right down too , just make it so you each have to put in time to keep it but you get the food and you know its all fresh , have what i would call a club house were post is delivered and washing machines are, if i put it by a river i will have water turbines to run it all , make it fairly small but proper side walks and nice gardens so it looks like a shrunken village
i am thinking cob , its warmer and safer than many small houses and you can have a stove
i have considered floating too , not sure cob would work then though , too heavy
I love your vision
Wonderful.
In a Viking village, that club house would be the longhouse. A place to eat, and meet, do laundry, maybe groupnkitchen, board games.
That would be spectacular.
I've been thinking about a group of A FRAMES in the woods, hot tubs, gardens, I love this idea.
Really good to see people helping others in practical way. Love how eclectic the tiny village, much better and more character full than having every building the same. EVERY country need to get behind and support these ideas... we definitely need this in the UK 💓🏡✌️
I love it too. It’s so cute, I want to live there! Lol. Seriously though I would live in a village like this
Mouseonfilm they have little houses for the homeless in edinburgh
We also need this in Australia. We have a homeless crisis here too.
BLESS YOU AND STAY SAFE...
We in the philippines could also use this... Learn to downsize to lessen the heat index... And at the same time, provide shelter for the homeless and informal settlers...
There needs to be a lot more tiny house villages like this, allover the whole world. They need to be very efficient and clever, and provide storage spaces in clever ways, for all the little things a person needs for their daily living. Kind of like a camper, but permanent and better. I think everyone of these should have a raised bed outside, the length matching the length of the house and 3 feet deep. Seperate from the house, but next to it. So residents can grow things like lettuce and carrots and flowers. Makes it more fun, and adds to the home feeling. A small tree, like a dwarf fruit tree. Pear trees don't seem to ever need pesticides. All this adds to the value of a tiny house.
This needs to happen all across the country. There is no reason to have people who are homeless. There are solutions and this is a great way to give people dignity and safety
Bravo Pastor Dan🙏👏🏼🥰 Ingenious idea to bring hope and dignity to the people. 💕🌈✨
How do i apply
I totally agree with the mayor's rationale. I think this is a wonderful service provided to the community. Wish they would do this everywhere.
They? YOU get involved with a church or charity and volunteer and you can make this happen in your community. It was all done by volunteers. The government has No business in housing. Half the money would go to graft and corruptions.
They need these tiny home communities EVERYWHERE! Fantastic idea, and get these poor folks off the street and end a lot of violence and crime. Wake up Detroit.
Robert A. Lofgren Jr. wake up Houston.. anyone know of any “TINY HOME COMMUNITIES” being built in Houston? Or, where one may volunteer in nearby cities, states, other countries? Which churches or organizations are familiar with this in TEXAS?
Sadly there are cities that see homeless people as rats. A plague that makes their city look bad and by "supporting" them in any way brings down property values to their homes. THAT PISSES ME OFF. Pardon my anger and language. I moved from a bigger city after my Mom and Dad passed away. My "friend" screwed me over and blew our rent on drugs and got us evicted. He moved back home with his mom while I had no where to go. I lived in a motel for a while. They had "cheap" weekly rates. Not so cheap. I couldn't save any money. I ended up in a shelter. I was treated as a person, NOT a vermin. They found me a transitional place, and I was only there a few weeks. Yes there were some who had been there longer. BUT it is NOT for me to judge anyone. I WASN'T judged. I never believed in stereotypes, and I still believe a man or woman DEFINES who he or she is. NOT by how they look, their race, or their financial background. My point is as some of you have said is EVERYONE DESERVES another chance at a life. When we give up on each other then what? As human beings we are SUPPOSED to have the capacity to be able to care, to help people. Lately all I've seen is killing and BRUTALITY. We need to be better than that. These people are trying to help. It takes MORE ENERGY AND EFFORT to fight and argue than it does to shake someone's hand and introduce yourself. Just sayin.
@@kathyyoung1774 these are on city property.
I too want to make this happen. I had one brother die at 46 after spending much of his adult life on the streets. I am also watching my young adult children struggle to get off the ground with their lives but the high cost of rents - even with roommates, keeps options very limited. Something has GOT to change. We have a massive housing crisis growing by the day. Thank you for the inspiring story and hats off to all those who made this dream become a reality.
Dammmm they are well deceiving, look Tiny on the outside but pretty big on the inside. Great idea.
I would so live in a tiny home and in a village. It’s great.
Agreed. This is super.
Me too Debbie
Debbie Potter. Can you and some friends afford to buy 2 acres of land if you pool money? You may fit 10 to 20 such 150 sq foot cottages on 2 acres. Such a tight collective could fund that endeavor with corporate dues (rents) of $400 a month with a $1000 buy in. Even power, septic and water could be delivered self sustained in the right location. A simple ($8k 10 kw) solar or wind or solar generator could support 10) 200 sq foot homes as easily as a 2000 sq foot suburban residence.
Some communities would fight you, but many unincorporated areas would not. Worth the research. When a group of Iowans decided to do this in 1894 they went all the way to the undeveloped side of Mobile Bay in Alabama to buy the land.
I wonder how many rules they have? I bet no smoking, drinking, overnight guests, curfew, no firearms? You give up all of your personal freedoms for the privilege of living in a crappy shed. Who holds the $1,500 that each of the tenants save? Who collects the interest, or decides how it can be accessed?
Yes me too Debbie. What an awesome idea. I love these tiny homes
Love this ❤️
Why can’t we do this everywhere??
God bless
Inspiring. I love the character and individualism of these homes. A place you'd want to live. Let's see more communities like this!
This is what the apostles were doing in the book of Acts. This is true kingdom of heaven work.
How anyone gives this a thumbs down is beyond my comprehension.
THEY NEED TO PUT THESE IN EVERY CITY!! THIS IS SUCH A GREAT IDEA!!
I do like that there's a vetting process and that it wasn't about picking based on who's hot, popular and already have everything. All the people interviewed seem to have a good heart and just want to be able to live. So it's an in sync community. Very warning to watch this.
Ahhh makes my heartsmile.every state should do this.everyone deserves a right to have a place to call home. 💜😁
I love that each resident gets to put their own personality into the project and that not every home is alike. Good job!
It's tiny, but it looks like very confortable, and nice to live!
Mauricio Soares - hola mi amor
A Tiny Home Village
is what is needed
For Veterans .
They deserve this .And for disabled veterans homes in a Tiny Home Village for Veterans .
Wow. Absolutely credible. What an achievement by one man’s vision. Massive respect to you Sir 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
So nice that they have each other because when you get older sometimes you just have you
🌹 The village is clean, neighbors are responsible and we can feel is a peaceful place.
Wonderful project!
THANK YOU FOR HOUSING THE HOMELESS, Ambassador Dr William Mount
Wow i love it. I wish we had a lot more of these all over the country
6:55 This sweet, decent lady and her dog warmed my heart❤
This is an amazing concept I live in South Florida and at one time was homeless myself there's a large homeless community here, and we have nothing like this I am going to try to get some people together and see if I can start this process of making small homes that are affordable for people. Thank you so much for sharing
Its been a year have you made any progress?
Every city and town in America should have tiny home communities.
From someone that was once homeless myself this is good to see. This is a global issue, we need more Emerald villages. As Americans no one should be homeless.
Please have this kind of villages in Southern California. Thank you For all involved in helping
It's needed urgently
There are Good people in this world!!!
I watched both this and the other video on Opportunity Village. Most inspiring group of people doing what needs to be done in the best possible way. Smart, humane, creative and practical. I’d love to become involved with this organization.
Every state needs many communities like this.
They need places like this here in Mississippi, and all over the U.S.A!!!!
Such a beautiful thing!!! So amazing!!! I pray this concept will be contagious nationwide!! God bless to all!!
I agree that the tiny house movement is the greatest concept ever. It seems to be the only system that really works towards helping the homeless not only gain a place they can call home, but they now feel they are a part of a community.
This minister is a wonderful person!
TO everyone who spoke on this video, WELL SAID!!!! And to everyone who made this project possible, WELL DONE!!! Not only did you do a very kind, thoughtful thing, you've also set a very fine example for others to follow!!!
Beautiful people who are the salt of the earth and deserve as well as appreciate their homes. They are simply a great addition to any community and any city should work towards this goal for all of society, rather than just focusing on the top 10%.