While scrolling through my Facebook feed (while procrastinating on my project for a class), I found this awesome video.
There are many variations of this project you could do. You could use pallets or other reusable materials to be environmentally friendly and cheap. You could make changes to accommodate a child or a pet as well.
Although these shelters seem small and very basic, they can keep a person safe from storms and can have a lock to keep the person safe. It provides a place for him or her to keep their few belongings. Perhaps, room providing, you could include basic furniture (e.g. a mattress floor so he or she does not have to sleep on hard wood).
Although some towns have shelters, such as the my city's Topeka Rescue Mission, they are often limited in space. Our Mission is generally safe, but other places have violence issues. Some people don't qualify for acceptance into these shelters or their city doesn't have a shelter. That's when projects like this help.
In the video from KCAL news, a man in L.A. builds a small shelter for a homeless woman who had been sleeping in his yard.
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| Photo Credit: https://www.wecaredayton.org |
I actually found links to stories about others who have done something similar. Although I could talk about these stories individually, I will let you read the articles for your self. An artist made houses from refuse, teens in Seattle built a community, a Wisconsinites built houses in Madison, a Texan businessman created a community, and there are many more success stories.
There are many variations of this project you could do. You could use pallets or other reusable materials to be environmentally friendly and cheap. You could make changes to accommodate a child or a pet as well.
Although these shelters seem small and very basic, they can keep a person safe from storms and can have a lock to keep the person safe. It provides a place for him or her to keep their few belongings. Perhaps, room providing, you could include basic furniture (e.g. a mattress floor so he or she does not have to sleep on hard wood).
Although some towns have shelters, such as the my city's Topeka Rescue Mission, they are often limited in space. Our Mission is generally safe, but other places have violence issues. Some people don't qualify for acceptance into these shelters or their city doesn't have a shelter. That's when projects like this help.
I'd advise researching legal codes in your town so you can adhere to any laws and adjust this project accordingly. Another great idea is to do this project in conjunction with local organizations and businesses. If possible, houses could be built on donated land.
Would any of you be willing to do something like this in your community? I'm sure at least a few of you are handy men/women, and the rest of us could probably figure this out with some help (or the beloved web). As always, please share your thoughts below!
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