Safe Parking for unsheltered living in cars and RVs
Safe Parking programs are a safe and legal homelessness intervention for people who are living in their vehicles to stabilize and connect to resources. While parking sites may take on unique characteristics, most sanctioned locations include access to a restroom facility and the security of a guard.
Keeping Low-Income Renters in their Homes
One way to help alleviate homelessness is to keep vulnerable populations from losing theirs. This is why we are grateful for the work of Urban.org in prioritizing emergency rental assistance to keep renters in their homes by creating an interactive map to highlight where low-income renters face the greater risks of housing instability and homelessness to inform an equitable COVID-19 response.
Congratulations to Volunteer Wayne Kleefeld, the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County
— We are proud to report that our volunteer and Advisory Board member Wayne Kleefeld has been named CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County. He took the position on July 1. The nonprofit announced the appointment on Feb. 23. Kleefeld previously held the general manager position at Habitat of Sonoma County ReStore for three […]
Churches step in to find innovative housing for the unsheltered
The phrase in homelessness circles, “Not in my backyard” has a response from church congregations across the country: Yes, in God’s backyard. NIMBYism (Not in My Backyard) is the act of a community constantly denying allocation of space to help the unsheltered. But if the community fears that home values, or the quality of life will fall, take a look around you. Something worse is already happening if nothing is done.
Homeless housing in Los Angeles costing $750,000 per unit
Everyone agrees, the cost of housing is far too high. Late last year, auditors in Los Angeles sounded an alarm after a review of 1000 units under construction for unhoused individuals averaged $600,000, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times. This smashes the median home price in the United States, which Business Insider sets at $226,800. […]
WANTED: Donations of Building Materials for Tiny House Trailers
Long the toy of vacationers and retirees, travel trailers in recent years have unfortunately become the only shelter to thousands of people and families forced into homelessness. Homes 4 the Homeless has zeroed in on modular housing innovations in a tiny house format, but in the near-term we want to accelerate our research into various techniques of transitional housing.
10 Types of Innovation: The Visual Capitalist Infographic
There is a constant need for inspirational reading these days as we roll up our sleeves and work towards “reinventing the box.” Transitional, modular housing is certainly not a new idea, but it was refreshing to see that breakthroughs can come from a variety of places, not just from building something from scratch. The Visual Capitalist illustrated “The Innovation Wheel” which identifies 10 different types of innovations, beyond just the product offering.
Ben Bartlett: “The stakes are our freedom!”
Protests across the country over the death of George Floyd have highlighted continuing racial discrepancies in the United States and need for reforms. The issue of homelessness in particular has disproportionately affected minority and historically underserved communities.
NextGear: How a Natural Disaster Sparked the Idea for a Nonprofit
Steven Schneider is no newcomer to the automotive industry. He started out as an automotive detailer and has worked his way through almost all aspects of the industry. In 2012, he branched into automotive rental and sought out some financial help.
Thanks to Joe Moore for the shipping container donation
Big thanks to our board member Joe Moore of Joe Moore Painting & Roofing Windsor, California for the donation of a 20 foot storage container ?? #donation #nonprofit #shippingcontainerhouse #containerhome #homes4thehomeless #modularhome #modularhouse #modularhousing #tinyhouse #tinyhome #homelessness #homeless
