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.

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

Thank You, Workshop Architects!

A big thank you is in order. What started as a chance meeting with an architect has catapulted Homes 4 the Homeless into the thick of rapid response, transitional housing. In normal times, we might not have had such an opportunity to work with an architecture firm like Workshop Architects, but now with the COVID19 Pandemic and social distancing, we have the luxury of working with ten or more architects at a time, face-to-face via Zoom virtual meetings!

Thank You to DropIn Inc. Live Video

Homes 4 the Homeless would like to issue a heartfelt thank you to DropIn Inc., Louis Ziskin, Joseph Shemesh and the rest for their in-kind support and donation of their on-demand live video inspection service. DropIn is an LA-based tech company that wants to change the way the insurance companies process claims with two-way video claims processing and drone-based appraisals.

Viral Containment Housing

Coronavirus is the new reality for our world, and it didn’t take long for us to realize that modular housing could provide a ready-made solution for those under quarantine, just as they can provide low-cost transitional housing for those experiencing homelessness.

WANTED: 2 X 20 foot Shipping Containers 4 the Homeless

Homes 4 the Homeless invites you to be part of a revolution in affordable housing. Using automotive-based, modular homes and containers, our new nonprofit business is offering transitional housing for victims of natural disasters and homelessness, anywhere rapid-response housing is needed to help victims recover and find long-term residency.