Oklahoma’s Tiny House Village Built For The Homeless

[@44lovesvinle]

With no address no place to call home they can't get a job can't become contributing members of the community . This gives them that chance.

[@c.t.murray3632]

helping the homeless with decent shelter and emotional support is a great motivator. The laziness that man spoke about is called depression. No one can get out of depression if they're living on the street. They have to have decent housing where they can stay clean and eat every single day. This is a great idea for any Community across this whole country and every single City to do all the time. Helping the homeless live decently is cost-effective for any City.

[@crystalbolton8133]

I can't believe some people. Any one of us could be in the same situation. People have no right to judge😡

[@emuriddle9364]

I agree. I'm one of those people. I had 4 jobs in the past. And still became homeless. Because I was forced to babysit so many people, until I broke down mentally. (Not to mention abuse in my family home.) And somehow, I'm the "lazy" one.

[@nancydublin9666]

Amen!

[@karrenejanyll5030]

@@emuriddle9364 I would venture, you are the strong one! As long as you fight, you will never be defeated!!

[@tulsatombob2769]

I spent many great years living in Oklahoma and this is a good reflection of the kind, caring, and generous people in Oklahoma! It makes me proud to have lived there with so many great friends!

[@lavernarunnels1062]

I can't believe some of the hateful comments I'm reading.I actually lived there from the first day it opened on June 30 2017 til April 2018. I was homeless because I was jobless. They gave me a beautiful little cottage to live in as long as I needed it. I wasn't living on the street but I didn't have a place of my own. McCowin Village gave me a sense of security and a peace of mind. I found me a state job less than 2months and I'm still working there. Being homeless is nothing to turn you're nose up at. Anyone can become homeless. Not everybody who is homeless is an addict. I never did drugs or alcohol and I don't have a mental health issue. I just fell on hard times and had no family to turn to. Do your research before you start judging what transitional housing really is and how it help those in need.

[@melainewhite6409]

I can't believe expecting people to trade their labor for life's necessities is regarded as hateful. The money spent to give you a house you didn't need would have instead gone to creating more jobs, jobs which you're claiming is what is needed.

[@mikeaskme3530]

@@melainewhite6409 You know what i cant believe is after all these years on youtube, i am still expecting a coherent sentence out of people, "I can't believe expecting people to trade their labor for life's necessities is regarded as hateful. The money spent to give you a house you didn't need would have instead gone to creating more jobs, jobs which you're claiming is what is needed." After reading and rereading your comment, i guess i will have many more years expecting a coherent sentence on youtube.

[@sillililli01]

I'm glad that you were able to get a job, and, I am assuming that you no longer live there and have your own place. I think these homes should be transitional, and, once a person is able to get back out there and support themselves, then they should move on, and allow the next person in need to use these free accommodations.

[@ellisonbuck]

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[@petemavus2948]

​@@mikeaskme3530Same here, I read that and thought maybe it was just me missing something but glad you called out that ridiculousness. The most ignorant usually are the most opinionated evidently, hence the lack of any sense I guess.

[@ihavecrabs56]

This is what EVERYONE deserves. Everyone deserves a place to lay their head and call home,no matter the income.

[@nancydublin9666]

Deserving it is one thing; obtaining it without having people hate you for it is completely another thing. Been in those shoes, and many people really condemn you for being in that position. A number of things can cause it, but lack of jobs, high-housing costs, and high cost of day care for kids are just a few. There are tons of other reasons that are completely in different directions.

[@karrenejanyll5030]

People can say what they want but, nobody has to listen. One’s own voice is the voice most often heard; let it be an encouraging, hopeful and loving voice.

[@albertreed966]

Bravo, Norman, Oklahoma! There are lots of homeless that like being none responsible but for those that just need and want a hand up, this is terrific!

[@Vixinaful]

Extremely beautiful homes! I'm deeply impressed. This should be done all over the US.

[@melainewhite6409]

Why would you want even more bums across the country than there are currently?

[@emuriddle9364]

@@melainewhite6409 Not all bums live on the street. Our previous President, for example.

[@colinschabel]

That is the most myopic (short sited) view of homelessness ever. That dude just hasn't given the question one second of thought.

[@blessedamerican3541]

I think he is talking about those who still won’t work once they receive a home.

[@emuriddle9364]

@@blessedamerican3541 I knew a homeless guy, who worked Landscaping for 20 years. Got a knee injury. And now he can't work his job anymore. There's no point in constantly forcing it. When he's not given a chance to even heal from it.

[@nancydublin9666]

You've got it. When I heard him, it made me want to puke.

[@vienbenz]

Amazing project

[@sarahjones5144]

Love the brick siding and porch. A touch of class to make it more lovely and homey.

[@leonas3840]

everyone needs a place to start from ...

[@terrybrady8588]

I find it interesting that in most cities, towns, and counties, there are zoning rules Saying a house must be above a certain size, wasteful causing may home;less people.

[@JusticeAlways]

Bankers /mortgage companies /insurance companies don't make big profits on tiny homes is why. American people should have the *freedom* to build whatever homes they desire.

[@AGM-ts5bb]

I agree. Everyone needs a home. Difficult to supervise? Yes, but worth it.

[@blessedamerican3541]

I visited out there. It is unbearable in the summer. A dry, 120 degree heat it felt like. In Georgia, you can stand it outside in the summer. Out there, it is impossible. What a wonderful village.

[@chiguy2986]

How dare they provide a great public service without the government there to screw it up.

[@kimlightfoot]

Tiny houses are not the be all and the end all for helping people. Empty Warehouse spaces, need rejuvenations as well. And should be rebuilt, to house 30% homeless, Studio apartments, 40% Lower income one or two bedroom units, as well as 30% transitional traditional housing for those non violent prisoners that are now homeless, and job seeking is a huge issue. I think that by diversifying the apartments, they will eventually grow into a very dynamic and self supporting community.

[@cryptid5040]

I popped up here for a field trip (we were in the soup kitchen) a few years back, and I'm really glad people are noticing it.

[@pamelahomeyer748]

Thank you I was trying to clean homeless and lost everything including $40,000 in cash 118 acres in land and I was never lazy. I worked in between as much as possible but after two major emergency surgeries and losing everything from illness. What's more I had to give away everything I owned twice just to make sure that I didn't get evicted. I lived in my car for 2 years and then later had my car stolen with the last of everything I had in it.. one third of the people who are homeless have gone through similar troubles I know of two women who have severely handicapped boys one woman had her house burned down and another woman I lost her house in Catrina. those women will care for those young boys until the day they die and they will never be in a position to own their own home again. I'm worried about all the corporate welfare that's teaching corporations to be greedy and lazy

[@petemavus2948]

Exactly the trickle down that gets skimmed by all those on top just ends up being the trickle drown of the most vulnerable and needy.

[@michaelangelo2248]

GREAT IDEA!!!

[@Aliciaek]

'm glad that they finally have a place to call "home"

[@melatimelati1313]

Thank you

[@JeanetteFaith]

The homes are nicer than most. Good Job!

[@vivalaleta]

Enabling the homeless to thrive. Outstanding. These are real houses.

[@ginaperry2599]

All I can say is WOW! What a blessing!🏠

[@Inf7cted]

Yeah, that guy saying its enabling them to be lazy, just shows the worst side of humanity. Getting people into a small home, gives them the chance to rebuild their lives. I am a true believer those who live on the streets become addicted to a drug, simply to hide from reality of the coldness of the world around them. Fear and alone can break anyone down to the point, that they lose themselves in the process. Getting them out of the situation with comfort of knowing they can rebuild - gives them the strength they need to break free from the depressive state of loss.

[@beasaroze5596]

Housing is not a privilege its a *RIGHT.*

[@coralscraftslady]

People are ignorant! Yes, there are some that are lazy, but a LOT of them, have college education, trades, and have tried to get work for a long time! Give them a break! I am happy they have a place to live; and there is nothing wrong, with learning a trade! Wow!

[@marcihf217]

I wish they did this all across the USA.

[@baphomick]

Awesome.

[@pamelahomeyer748]

These types of homes became very coveted over the years after the fire in San Francisco and some of the similar homes that were built on the beaches near Boston Massachusetts. People come to love the simplicity of these homes and the chance that they offer people to get ahead

[@bjrizen2188]

Beautiful.

[@francessweeney2308]

With an address, medicaid, welfare, and jobs can be applied for. These people will be given life coaching and money management training so when they're in secure employment; they are able to pay the bills.

[@Bobrogers99]

Homelessness is part of a downward spiral, and these houses are an effort to interrupt that. There are some of these people who may be mentally ill and perhaps will never be fully self-supporting, but they are still human beings and our responsibility. Hopefully, most of them will become productive citizens if we give them the opportunity. To get most jobs you need to have a legal address, a place to clean yourself up and launder your clothing, a safe place to sleep, and most of all, a positive attitude and a reason to have hope. It's hard to have hope when you are hungry, dirty and sleeping in your car.

[@elle5031]

@ Bob Rogers...WELL PUT!!

[@petemavus2948]

​@@elle5031agreed, anything less is the same as Nazi work camps that people can never gain independence from anyways. Feudal/ Futile... Why are more and more people set up to fail for the greed of the few?

[@frankfromupstateny3796]

I'm an educated guy who can't find any kind of sustainable pay in Albany, NY...I would move here in an instant...possibly work here to keep up the 'village'....work, driving a bus....whatever to live here. No joke. Anyone want to follow up with me please?

[@nikkibalt4279]

I totally agree I'm DC which is highway robbery for rent it's ridiculously high

[@cryptodavid5199]

then move to a cheaper state

[@mickmo5242]

Move to OK or AR.

[@elizarobinrobinson4294]

These are really nice. Where is the kitchen? What a fabulous community!

[@lavernarunnels1062]

I was one of the first residents to live there. I lived there for 9 months, I was able to find a good job in 2 months and my own place in 9 months.

[@ellisonbuck]

@@lavernarunnels1062 Good for you.Glad you are doing well ☺️

[@mommas1276]

To call the one room homes in other villages “shacks” is super insulting.

[@helenwoodrum2383]

I have seen the tiny bedroom structures. I can't call them a house because they aren't. The structures pictured here are tiny homes and they look safe. The recipients that live there can go to the bathroom at night and feel safe. It gives the recipients an address to so they can get a job too.

[@tcarpenter4703]

Looks better than many of the other tiny cottages/homes for the homeless. Very nice.

[@wickednwyld]

Each community does what it can. Finding and buying land in expensive areas leaves less for the houses, but you can't underestimate the value of even a simple, yet safe, private space with a door that locks and a real street address. For many who fall through the cracks, it's the hand up that they need.

[@rosemaryspencer1501]

They look great.

[@dwightanderson8331]

Until one has walked in the shoes of someone down trodden it's wrong to judge them especially these days. People in California are working full time jobs and are homeless in areas because they are priced out of the market. Imagine having a job making 70,000 a year and housing averages over 800k. A while back you could afford rent then the big tech companies moved in and real estate went crazy. 1 person had rented her apartment for over 20 years the building was sold and she got a letter saying her tent was increasing from 2300 per month to over 8000. She couldn't pay that much and was living in her car til she found something she could afford. She found the only thing she could afford for 2500 per month. All it was was a basement with and small bath room and 1 small window. But despite her pay she was homeless for a time. Some people forget they have been fortunate in life but what is given cam also be lost.

[@carlamarlene2927]

Wow! These should be everywhere. The country could save $

[@rickgomm7432]

Ladies and gentlemen the need here in Oklahoma is great all of the homeless shelters can use anything you have clothes food blankets anything is a big help

[@Decole1]

Beautiful

[@marjorjorietillman856]

That man they interviewed, feels that just because some people are lazy, all people that are homeless are lazy, which is so untrue. He doesn’t realize there are some rich folks, who acquired their finances by not paying taxes and are allowing others to pay their share. I consider that lazy and selfish. But I guess that’s more acceptable to some like him! One day he might need a temporary hand up!!

[@sheryleellis3934]

Need this in. N. Z

[@vaninateuira4378]

Oh !!!! Trop jolies tout les maisons et les SDF c'est la vie en village ils , elles sont vivent sans abris SDF d'Américains c'est d'amour de cœur nombreux pour protéger SDF les gardiens Angeles !!!!

[@JustYaeWendt]

Would love to establish a community of tiny homes here on our 5 acre homestead in southern Oklahoma.

[@JustYaeWendt]

"Calculates to the laziest".... Wow..um no....many folks are homeless for a variety of reasons...what an uneducated, ill informed, arrogant statement to publicly express...so sad to hear a fellow Oklahoman say such a thing.

[@Grace-jq4je]

www.squareonevillages.org/toolbox

[@JusticeAlways]

@@JustYaeWendt sadly we have many arrogant dirtbags amongst us. Your idea is cool..(tho your comment is now 3 years old) 🇺🇸👍

[@tiktok11150]

Contractors will not build homes for single persons. We have to fight over what is left that a business has not taken.

[@JusticeAlways]

My sister lost her home when the house she rented for 14 yrs got sold..there are no senior citizens apartments etc available. She is a retired special Ed teacher. Those of you who instantly call homeless people "bums" are so full of 💩.

[@TheLady2020]

Great idea

[@alzathoth]

this plan needs to be adopted worldwide.

[@ericsmith-pl9sn]

Anyone know why so many in Norman Ok? I see them living in the woods, walking the streets in the early morning cold.

[@knittenpurl4274]

Because people in this town are very friendly and giving. I've heard that the homeless come to Norman from OKC and surrounding areas because of it. It's gotten so much worse in the past three years.

[@coolgc1]

Many homeless people end up in Norman because of the mental hospital and others fall on hard times. Norman has a large homeless population that you rarely see and the city has strict no pan handling laws. Many residents are having issues with theft and break ins especially with the epidemic of drug use such as meth.

[@Grace-jq4je]

This is a nationwide issue, and every community tells itself that the folks are from somewhere else. Usually not true of most. Many reasons: Rents rose + wages didnt keep up. Some folks lost homes in the recession + never recovered. Sometimes its the loss of a spouse. Many times, huge medical bills or caring for a longtime ill spouse lead to bankruptcy. Check out the Invisible People KZbin channel if you want to hear peoples stories. These villages also exist or are being created throughout the country by people forming organizations to do it. www.thevillagecollaborative.net/

[@kellysisney1383]

God bless you always

[@mirror1775]

Don't tell them lazy , sometimes people are affected by some reason , we don't know ,

[@anniekendrick3836]

Awesome I hope to build this someday in my area

[@nancydaniel4716]

I am a social worker in Tulsa OK. I think it's a great idea. There are many alcoholics & addict's that are homeless. I know some will stay clean but in Norman what happens if they keep using?

[@sallyharmon6639]

Home first, job 2nd

[@selahadams]

Please, I have no where to go.. living here in my car on some land fighting cancer

[@melainewhite6409]

Then please drive your car to a hospital to receive medical treatment that will be given to you without regard to your ability to pay. And then drive to the Social Security office to receive payments. Or I suppose you could keep posting and wait for some handouts.

[@j_roq7112]

They didn't say anything about length of stay or requirements. I'm my experience with being homeless there are many who take advantage of kindness. Living in a shelter was enough incentive for me to change.

[@carolluther1625]

If it modeled after Detroit, Michigan plan, it will be good. It is tied to a church and they provide coaching, job skills, and incentives to be a home owner by paying rent. Not a handout. People only know what they know until encouraged, and shown different.

[@josephinetyree1476]

With the 'home' there should be some 'guidelines' ..rules....like having a job by a certain time period, contributing $$ as well as labor to built, help those less fortunate...like a community service...There has to be some sort of 'responsibility' of those residents who 'were' Blessed with housing..EVERY town, city should have a tiny home village..CA, NYC MI Big cities first !!

[@lavernarunnels1062]

Do your research before you assume the people that live there are free loading JUDGE JUDY . I lived there for 9 months. 7 months paid rent based on my income and volunteer on weekends because I wanted to. You do the math genius how long did it take me to find a job ? Never did drugs or alcohol just needed help to get back on my feet.

[@petemavus2948]

​@@lavernarunnels1062It's true I can't believe some of these comments. Is it their denial that it could it happen to them that makes them puff themselves up to appear stronger or of higher strength and character? Is that what motivates them and gives them their drive? It's sad to see such a lack of empathy or humane consideration. Maybe they are the ones who have had too much of a good or free ride the fact they they couldn't begin to see anything but their own perspective.

Esta mulher deve ser uma alma superior que nasceu na terra para ensinar os homens o caminho da evolução.

[@titajuwita9073]

should sell more cheaper houses for people with proper condition like this

[@shawnahall7656]

I sure need this! What's the qualifications?

[@moonlily1]

Why is it important for one stupid guy to have his opinion represented? Giving people homes doesn't enable chronic homelessness....BECAUSE YOU'RE NOT HOMELESS ANYMORE. Plus, it's easier to get a job when you have an address, as well as take care of all of your other problems, if you don't have to worry about where you are going to sleep or if you're going to survive through the night.

[@sam4159]

ho do the homeless qualify? Is there a list?

[@sillililli01]

There are better models of homeless villages out there. Where they are charged rent of $250.00 - $350.00 per month, they become members of the village they live in, and, contribute to the building of and then taking care of the village. Which increases their self esteem, knowing that they help build the home they live in, and, that they are being valued as a co-manager of the village they live in. They feel as if they are being given a hand up, rather than a hand out.

[@Babylon2060]

Those "shacks" are nicer than my five bedroom house.

[@patrickeh696]

Unless the person is unemployed and looking for work and NOT a substance abusing, free, temporary housing doesn't work.

[@wickednwyld]

You *do* realize that giving the homeless a safe place to live is less expensive than if they continue to be homeless, right? Pretty much every study done shows this, whether you like the results or not.

[@patrickeh696]

@@wickednwyld WRONG. ME NOT paying for another's house is CHEAPER than ME paying for it DIPSHIT

[@wickednwyld]

@@patrickeh696 - You are deeply stupid. YOU and I pay for every ER visit, ambulance ride, police call, arrest, detainment, day in jail (includes medical care), skipped court visit, unpaid ticket, warrant, destruction aka 'clean up' of homeless encampments, cleaning the streets, loss of business, extra security and a ton of other expenses that tank by simply giving the homeless a tiny, safe space of their own. Like it or not, homelessness costs the taxpayer. Personally, I would rather pay less, have cleaner streets and give homeless people some dignity in the bargain. I will never understand someone like you, who prefers to pay more for the simple privilege of feeling superior while seeing their fellow humans in pain. Just guessing, do you happen to call yourself a Christian?

[@FlansyLinny]

Apparently you’ve never lived in California where they spend millions just to clean up encampments.

[@beverlybearce4238]

I totally want to do this in Fort Worth. Where would I start.

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

This is the future do I have to go to stop people paying high to rent either out of my van and I went to the groom I definitely get to the house I still as well

[@koffe323]

i agree with Viki .... there is help needed in Oklahoma City Oklahoma at Word Of God Church (KZbin) / My Brother's Keeper #MBK located 837 NW 96th Street Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73114 .... I have been a supporter since May, 2018

[@williampeek6197]

this is an awesome idea...is there a way i can get in touch with her....

[@kaetlynsanders7699]

The name of the business is food and shelter, located in Norman oklahoma

[@williampeek6197]

Kaetlyn Sanders id love see that

[@Grace-jq4je]

There are villages throughout the country now + people working to create more: www.thevillagecollaborative.net/

[@Reesicup]

I'm curious. . . I thought "community housing", "low income housing," like the projects and section 8 were for those who otherwise can not afford to have a roof over their head. are there not enough? or are those only for families? I know a few people who are single who's rent is paid for through section 8. Again, I don't mean this in any sarcastic way, I'm trully confused. just because, watching video clips like this one make it sound like there is no other infrastructure within cities and communities to address those who can't afford to put a roof over their heads. I'm just wondering the difference.

[@nannononeill9763]

Reesicup 0815 Bill Clinton started the massive cutbacks in federal aide back in 1995. After that it was all downhill from there. Waiting lists for housing help are now 8 to 10 years in cities, and 2 to 5 in the rural areas. . The Bush administrations did nothing to fix the problem, and Obama was the worst with many cutbacks to both foodstamps and housing. Who knew Democrats could be so heartless towards women, children , vets and the elderly? As to those single people who have gotten housing aide - a little known secret is that 90% are former drug addicts and / or severely mentally ill. Those are the only people who get housing now a days. A year of rehab and they are handed a set of keys. Most only pay $200 a month max rent, while children and the elderly are basically discriminated againgst because they have not done drugs !!

[@Reesicup]

nannon oneill . . . oh I see

[@mariaarodriguez7091]

Reesicup 0815 there's not enough homes available. In my town all the new apartments being built are for college. Which we hate cause families need homes. They charge students per room

[@mikeaskme3530]

@Reesicup0815, i know you are not being sarcastic and that is why i am going to answer you. Normally section 8 housing are for women with children or families who dont make enough to pay rent in a given city, but normally it is for single mothers. Also section 8 housing is up to the owner of the home, and most home owners dont do it. As for public housing, you have to understand the history of public housing to understand why it does not work now. I personally think smaller homes are a good ideal for singles without children , young people just starting out in life and for people whose children are grown, no huge rent payments, no huge mortgages, helps them save money budget and not accumulate bullshit.

[@Grace-jq4je]

Also, in many places rents have increased far faster than wages. In our town the average renter makes $22,000/year, so can comfortably afford a rent around $625, but the average rent here is over $1,300/month. Many people live paycheck to paycheck, so a major medical issue, loss of a job, loss of a spouse, etc. can cause a spiral of events that end up with people homeless. Here all the section 8 waitlists are closed, and we need about 13,500 more units of housing priced around $625 or below to fill the need. Not surprisingly, we have the highest homeless opulation per capita in the nation.

[@Marchoupi]

Rich people should help out

[@paolocostantini3211]

👏🏻🇭🇷👍👏🏻🇭🇷👍👏🏻🇭🇷👍god job!

[@bentrider]

Giving houses to the homeless simply enables them to remain homeless. This has been demonstrated time and again. The real problem is not that they don't have housing. The real problem is that they are ill. The majority of homeless people are either having mental issues or are addicted to one drug or another. The state of Rhode Island has approached this problem and basically solved it by treating the foundation of the problem. The people who go through their program very seldom return to the streets if ever. The program does not give them homes but helps them to become well again. Then, the homeless can and do join conventional society and leave the streets.

[@melainewhite6409]

"very seldom" There were bums in ancient Roman times and there are bums today. The difference as you alluded to is it is far more profitable today here and hence the growing vagrant horde.

[@mikeaskme3530]

@sam1953 "Giving houses to the homeless simply enables them to remain homeless. This has been demonstrated time and again." actually the opposite has been proven, but hey dont let facts get in the way of your disgusting thought process.

[@bentrider]

@@mikeaskme3530I gave you actual facts. All you have to do is research what the state of Rhode Island has done. Instead of calling those facts "disgusting", why don't you give me some facts that show that the state of Rhode Island is wrong? Have a nice day.

[@mikeaskme3530]

@@bentrider no what you gave are opinions, not facts. Why should i bother giving facts when you have not presented anything but your opinions, not one study cited, not one. So i say to you Sam, when you provide facts, i will do the same, if your opinions are facts, my assessment of you are factual also.

[@bentrider]

@@mikeaskme3530 actually the information that I was using was based on a report about what Rhode Island was doing to help people get off the streets. I started fact-checking however, and I have discovered that that report I read was incorrect. What Rhode Island does is offer help to those who are incarcerated to help them get off of drugs. Although some of those people were homeless, the report led me to believe that this was offered to all homeless. So, as you can see, this was not my opinion. I simply got some bad information. I did just Google "homelessness and drug addiction" and many articles came up from qualified sources that would definitely lead one to believe that there is more drug use among homeless than the non homeless population. Quite a bit more, actually.

[@sandwicheman9772]

To be real they should make slightly bigger one to sell to minimum wage workers or

[@MargaritaMartinez-wm3rc]

Glory to God Almighty Jesus Christ! Amen ❤️ You are Treasure from Heaven! God gift you beautiful Crown 👑 in The Heaven! Amen

[@MetalGearMk3]

Has nothing to do with Jesus, it's humans being kind, give credit to the people putting in the physical labor not some space god.

[@sandwicheman9772]

Giving homeless people this really would make them stay homeless why would I work minimum wage and pay crappy rent if I can get it for free. This should be for workers that work 40 hours on minimum wage (minimum-+$6 more )

[@petemavus2948]

You should run a global corporation. 🤣

[@melainewhite6409]

Three years later and giving people better free housing has made vagrancy go: a) down, giving more free stuff causes people stop accepting free stuff b) up, giving more free stuff causes ever more people to live off free stuff

[@CS-qn7wm]

I don't believe in giving homeless people really nice places. There is no incentive to work if it's free and it's comfortable, meanwhile low income hard-working people have a tough time finding places this nice. I don't like that do-gooder mentality that some wealthy people have. I think all they're really doing is clearing their conscience and making themselves feel good by helping the poor little poor people.

[@sonofhibbs4425]

What’s this about “incentive”? Are you serious? You believe that people who are homeless are just looking for free stuff? Get educated. You’re jealous for nothing. How many homeless people have you talked to or gotten to know? Or is it easier for you to generalize? What’s with you that you can’t rejoice in seeing people being helped? Most people I’ve met who are homeless are barely coping with health issues- mental illness included. And you want to talk “incentive”....getting the HELP you need is incentive that one’s life matters to others and that’s often the beginning of healing. From THERE and ONLY there can someone start to desire to be a part of the larger community. You can’t even see with your judgements and condemnation and speculations how YOU are a part of this problem, causing it, or at the very least perpetuating it. Let all cast a downward eye on you and see how well you fare. You think someone would employ you with a view like that? It’s not about “incentive”....yours is obviously GREED! No man is an island.

[@ericsmith-pl9sn]

even the lowest deserves a shower, address and a locked door. you sound evil.

[@patrickeh696]

WRONG Son of Hibbs, over 90% are homeless because they want to abuse drugs.@@sonofhibbs4425

[@sillililli01]

@@sonofhibbs4425 Oh, please! There are better models of homeless villages out there. Where they are charged rent of $250.00 - $350.00 per month, they become members of the village they live in, and, contribute to the building of and then taking care of the village. Which increases their self esteem, knowing that they help build the home they live in, and, that they are being valued as a co-manager of the village they live in. They feel as if they are being given a hand up, rather than a hand out. Those people that you mention that are barely coping with health issues, mental illness included, should be seeking help at hospitals. My husband and I lived in our vehicle, worked our way out of debt, was able to buy a property, start our own successful business. I wouldn't want one of these homes given to me, I would want to pay my way, to hold onto some of what's left of a person's self esteem. If we were given a hand up, rather than a hand out, once we were able to get out of our situation and buy our own home, I'd give up this free living, for someone else who needs it. That is what this other commenter was getting at.

[@davidbacon9223]

".....only a pawn in thar game!" (Bob Dylan)

[@greenyoshigamergamingvlogs5197]

Well for the most part that's just not true! If you are homeless ,all energy is used to find food, somewhere fo sleep. ..if they had a transition home, they don't have to worry about that anymore....can go job hunting ..get a job ..and eventually move out to a different place as they save the money! ...then leave the cottage for other homeless people.....get a grip sir...homelessness is Not a choice!!!!

[@melainewhite6409]

Vagrancy _is_ a choice. People weren't walking down the street (to a job, lol) and the hand of God reached down and took their home leaving them "homeless". And everyone here is _guaranteed_ 18 years of total care to transition. These bums by and large are bums.

[@aintnoslice3422]

youve got a house, now get a job

[@Sig721Tau]

Ain't no Slice Why do you care if they have a job or not? Your tax dollars is not paying for this tiny home village. Maybe, you should take your own advice and go look for a job since you have so much spare time on your hands to judge and ridicule those that less fortunate.

[@kaetlynsanders7699]

They actually have a system that is to be followed in order to live in the houses. Within a certain amount of time, they have to get a job. They learn the skills they need to get back on their feet.

[@chiefhandlershandler4049]

Drugs and laziness

[@petemavus2948]

Explains your simplistic three word comment I guess. 🤣

[@matt7iron]

so we reward lazy bums with houses now, how about a new jaguar sports car.

[@nancyfryhover]

You made this comment awhile back so not sure if you will see this.....remember, any of us could find ourselves in their position.

[@barbarakempf761]

Great idea