OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE: Tiny Houses as Homeless Shelters in Eugene, OR

[@zayncuriosity23]

Every city should be legally required to have at lease one of these communities. This is brilliant!

[@bootsjones1602]

That's a lot better and comfortable than living in a tent . I like the idea of " Getting only what you need and leave the rest for others."

[@FloridaGrandma]

It's way safer as well. Statistics show that it is safer for a woman to live in a car than it is for her to go to a shelter, nevermind living on the street or in a tent ⛺ pitched who knows where. More and more senior citizens are finding themselves homeless simply because they can't afford the basic necessities yet they "make" too much money to get state assistance, or they don't make enough money to get help. They fall through the cracks in the very programs that were designed to help people like this. Trust me, going hungry most days and nights.....it is as bad for the sick & elderly as it is for kids.

[@antonjackson71]

It's from the night they tore old Dixie down. By the band.

[@Spyrit2011]

I think concrete tents and dome homes would be better than those tiny homes.

[@katrinamarina4692]

" Getting only what you need and leave the rest for others." if all people did not have the desire of taking more than what they need, there is enough food to feed the world. there are cultural foods and widely grown foods like corn, beans, ...most staples. it seems most other resident of the village aren't as keen on growing stuff and keeping up appearances as is the old time resident .. i live in eugene and still there dozens and dozens of people on the street. i went to my dentist.. got there early before my appt and some of the mental health clients were getting antsy and one guy kept touching one of the women and he was just babbling. she couldn't keep him off of her. i had her scoot over and i sat down between them. he was babbling at me and touching me. i just looked at him and asked "REALLY!?" he muttered "okay i'll stop" clear as a bell. he started babbling again but didn't touch anyone. i think the guy was technically crazy , but used it as a repellant to use at will.

[@katrinamarina4692]

@@Spyrit2011 many , if not most of the tiny houses have lofts ..a bedroom..

[@theantichrist6524]

I felt grateful to see that a city is finally taking the stand to actually help provide help for the homeless community every city and state should have to do that same thing because it doesn't take much for a person to fall between the cracks anymore hats off to the people and government of Eugene Oregon 👍

[@shreyachaudhary1604]

Implement it world wide !

[@lindam2090]

I live in Eugene. We pass by the Village often. I am happy to say this place is well maintained. I only wish we had more like this one. The camping on the sidewalks have become an issue This place really is a good example of what could be.

[@brennan9498]

I live just outside of Eugene and this makes me so incredibly happy to see some positive change that has been happening in my community

[@peerdous6598]

l love these tiny houses. You can live comfortably without paying a high rent.

[@melissawillard202]

This is awesome, every city needs a place like this.

[@gingernerd62]

Indeed they do. My boyfriend and I were homeless for a year and thanks to some great people we got a home of our own.

[@Uniquettt]

My view is that no where should need this. But I am glad that those who unfortunately have to use.have a safe place of shelter.because of rising cost of homes I can only see more unfortunate people in need of these type of places.which is wrong for a modern time .Maybe people with spare rooms in there large homes could open their doors for the less fortunate even if its just to share human company,A meal,a place to wash and importantly a place to feel safe and Human

[@grabitz]

@@Uniquettt That's all nice and everything but good luck finding a homeless person that isn't on drugs a thief or just crazy. These shelters are just temporary shacks cheaper than building and maintaining a facility for them to stay. The cheap way out. Detroit has a much better idea kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4qXpGiKa8h_idk

[@Happy-uy5wc]

Bless your heart. When I get some money, I'm going to help build some more little villages like these. When I was young I passed through Eugene, and our RV broke down. We rebuilt the engine of our RV while staying at the "Car Camp" at the fairgrounds. Eugene is a lovely little town, lots of good people there.

[@boshenaw.929]

Brilliant. This is so necessary, because everybody should have dignity and basic necessities of life. Working on duplicating this idea.

[@davidcross701]

Cuz Warzecha has cough up the $2,000 of his wealth and has spread it around in his own town too! NOW, that's walking the walk! Thanks Warzecha, you're a great soul!!!!♥

[@catherineleigh9000]

All the money given to churches should be used to help like this.

[@sergioin3D]

True just take the food and clothes?

[@sergioin3D]

It then again... idk, but yeah I agree why aren’t the churches doing for the homeless something like this They already have pantries and clothes, sometimes even showers.

[@sergioin3D]

But we need to understand why people dont use the services liken shelters, possible violence at the shelter, inability to stay clean, mental/physical trauma.

[@472_d3]

Yes , first we should help locally

[@martiejohnson4387]

Actually, I do believe that churches should help, but they don't need to give all their money for this project. Homeless people need health care and I do believe that churches can help with this and many other things too. Just like Mother Theresa did in her life time.

[@janetgraham378]

It certianly beats the heck out of living on the streets. It's better than nothing.

[@zayncuriosity23]

Janet Graham WAY better than nothing.

[@annietribble3062]

Its probably even better than a shelter cause everyone gets their own mini home

[@bonanonymouscrickett5231]

Best news for the poor and disenfranchised in decades. This grassroots movement should spread like wildfire! It is the only answer to the homeless CRISIS. SHELTERS SUCK! I refuse to be treated like living in a herd is ok.

[@shreyachaudhary1604]

Yes !

[@heathermitchell7191]

What a sweet guy. So thankful for what he has. We can all learn a lot from him.

[@servicarrider]

This guy has a masters in biochemistry. An extremely rare advantage among the homeless population.

[@davidcross701]

LOL!!!!

[@haleymurphy4321]

I think the point of the video says that anybody can be homeless.

[@ambriadaniels8786]

WTF David you fuckwad. UGH.

[@TheKeeperMadz]

A degree means nothing nowadays and it goes to show anyone can end up in that s tips of situation.

[@elchuzalongo4339]

@@ambriadaniels8786 ?

[@pamflowers8364]

This is a brilliant and compassionate way to help people. I wish it was everywhere.

[@doves1pellegrino199]

This is the best way to help the homeless people. No one should b living in the streets. People need to protest in there City to make it happen for them. Love it!

[@lisacypert1154]

Wonderful to see someone being proactive, giving the homeless a hand up, and not treating them like pariahs, like they do in L.A. Just watched a video before this one where a guy was building tiny houses for the homeless in L.A. and the city leadership refuses to let him place them.

[@vsee3154]

LA needs to cut back on their free tuition to colleges and get a plan.

[@martiejohnson4387]

I have a feeling that if someone would come and tear down these LA officials homes down every day they wouldn't like it and they would do something to remedy the problem. Right ?

[@rohtati1020]

Lisa Cypert. Please DO more than taking a look, TAKE ACTION instead, volunteer, donate, promote this movement, PARTICIPATE... 🌷🌷🌷

[@432buch8]

Ive seen the same video. Its a shame that the city officials shut him down then stole his ideas

[@freddygarfunkle8947]

He wanted to put them on public places

[@flowerpower8347]

God bless this effort! That said, I really like the tour guide. He seems really sweet. Just fell on hard times. At any rate, it's wonderful that people around the world are trying to come up with an economical solution for this issue. Thank you for posting. Terribly proud people are as creatively resourceful as they are compassionate in trying to effectively address the problem.

[@carmenfernandez789]

That's awesome every state should do the same to help homeless. 👏🙌🙏🏻

[@maryal4540]

This is just a great story , wish we could do this in every state 👍😀

[@anayhiasmimi1409]

Wish they had something like that here my son and I have been homeless for over 6 months

[@k.s.k.7721]

I would love to see housing like this in many more cities and towns across the country.

[@pennym6601]

This is a great idea for L.A. I hope they can do this for all the skid row people who need housing.

[@ruthspence2865]

They did and the city tore them down saying unsafe

[@teleriferchnyfain]

@@ruthspence2865Heartless🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@maggiedevery4921]

This is a wonderful practical and respectful solution to homelessness! Yeah!

[@FloridaGrandma]

I wish there was the same thing here. I'm facing homelessness soon and I am terrified despite having my ESA with me.

[@ivechang6720]

No it's not. This is for the people who with a *small* amount of help are able to change situations. It still leaves the chronically homeless, and those who are travelers, out of the program. I have yet to hear of any that address these real people and the supports they need. =(

[@shreyachaudhary1604]

For everyone ! The abandoned, the homeless, the helpless, the orphans

[@10AntsTapDancing]

When you live pay check to pay check as many of us do then homelessness is only a heart beat away. It means also that having a masters or a degree is no protection against disaster. That gentleman seemed so sad but if you want to survive you have to cultivate inner strength to be able to soldier on and not feel sorry for yourself. The pastor and the community are doing great work to help these people and that is what community should be about.

[@vsee3154]

It is one earthquake away, or one expensive health crisis.

[@irnamax9]

This shows free college for all isn’t the answer. Give free trade schools so there is a market for them.

[@shreyachaudhary1604]

Yes! Truth ! Soldier on until your find answers and realistic practical solutions ! And a place to live !

[@isabeau8133]

I love this. This should be everywhere. We need to take better care of each other.

[@theythinkidontknow1975]

THATS WHAT GOD WOULD WANTUS TO DO

[@dutchcourage7312]

The council in Eugene OR should call those silly people in L.A. … tnx, this felt good after seeing how LA treated Elvis's Tiny house efforts in LA.

[@martiejohnson4387]

Sometimes I feel that a lot of the people that can do something in this case don't because it doesn't put any money in their pockets. I know that political groups earn more $$$ than most of us Americans and they seem to have gotten to a place that they have forgotten that they are working for us. So I keep praying that God guides these people to do the right thing. And may God Bless and help the people that can make a difference do so,

[@rohtati1020]

@@martiejohnson4387 Very well said!!! 👍👍

[@wasblind4835]

Dutch Courage I seen what they did to the Elvis guy. That sucked they refuse to let him do what he was doing.

[@Stoogewriter]

I agree with you 100%!

[@magdatorruellas9122]

Mindsets in Oregon is Extremely different from those in california... we smoke weed here so we are more groovy, mellowed and positive of life and earth’s inhabitants.

[@marniep4332]

The world needs more people like you. Good luck now and in the future, where ever life take you i hope you will be healthy and happy.

[@dianarick4281]

City of Tacoma, Wa take notes please. This is much needed EVERYWHERE!!!

[@angesnyder4533]

This is so heart warming! I currently live in Denver CO and looking for an opportunity to volunteer my time and resources to a similar project. This gives me such happiness to know there are some wonderful people in Oregon doing some great work out there to make a difference. Kudos!!

[@Sypherz]

The Occupy movement helped with homelessness in many cities across the US. As they were camping on the streets in harsh conditions and welcoming in the homeless to their camps, they realized that they could help push for better conditions for the homeless. So glad that they have made such good progress!

[@macioluko9484]

How is this a bad plan? This is a fantastic solution to the homelessness issue.

[@serenitymap9801]

This is pretty awesome and great, to care for the homeless and poor and provide and allow some housing and assistance for them. I also like that they take turns cleaning and caring for their shared utilities. It's a good start.

[@robhamilton4736]

Nice to see a state not treat homeless like garbage. Fantastic little place.

[@fulanichild3138]

In college I lived in a coop. Residents all shared the work including some cooking. Each dorm room (2 people to a room) took their turn cleaning the bathrooms and communal areas. About once a semester, we had a work weekend when we did bigger projects like painting or stripping and waxing floors. Looking back on it, it worked really well. The place was clean and well maintained, and I don't remember any fights over someone not doing their part. In the early 1980s, my monthly rent for a shared room was something like $98! That included 3 meals a day and of course utilities.

[@KennethKetchum]

beautiful. i would love to volunteer if I were in Portland. the Godly thing to do for humans on a difficult journey.

[@davidcross701]

How about you volunteer your wealth to purchase the material, comrade!

[@lisas2538]

What a wonderful story. There are many kind, compassionate people.

[@aysen8366]

Great guy and great organisation. Congradulations and lots of love 👏👏💚

[@markrigsby2425]

Good Human

[@teresarosario2571]

From wer r u maam??u look gre8 and pretty

[@patriciaking7892]

Pastor Dan Bryant and the city council is a God sent.

[@misstro4542]

Every city should allow this. Great idea!

[@shreyachaudhary1604]

Yes ! A home for all the poor and needy ! A proper home for the disabled !🏡🏡🏡🏡🏡

[@lifechangeforall]

Awesome! We need to do that everywhere...

[@rohtati1020]

EXACTLY RIGHT! !!! WE NEED TO DO THIS. 👍👍👍🌷🌷

[@ladystone7307]

Good Luck to him. He seems really nice. I'm Glad a program like this is around and it's helping those who really need it. Good Luck to all of them also💖

[@RespectfulRevolution]

He was a sweetheart. -RR

[@meg76gee]

@@RespectfulRevolution Is he okay?

[@elizabethdjokovic2691]

What a lovely man! The concept of giving a hand up is powerful in helping the homeless to get back on their feet. Very impressive solution to an ever growing problem. And note, it cost about 100,000 and a lot of goodwill to house 30 people.. Around 3000 each. When owning a home is out of the question and renting too is not an option, this is a wonderful project for addressing the needs of the homeless. Why aren't governments worldwide doing more for the homeless? This guy didn't do anything to warrant being homeless. He was a victim of circumstance. Far too often people assume that homeless people are the architects of their own misfortune. It ain't necessarily so.

[@lianafedha1228]

This looks safe & clean. Why do people think homeless people are disgusting & criminals? God bless this little village & the old pleasant man wherever he goes.

[@everlasting1339]

Wow! This community needs respect too. Its rare to see this kind of people who practice honesty to their store. Hats off sir. More blessings to come and take care always. God will make a way.

[@Bummer1980]

This is awesome! This should be something every major city in the US has and I think there should be many of them in each city! There is no reason that women and children should be on the streets!

[@lmaprez7447]

Wow what a wonderful program for the homeless very very positive 👍🏼

[@mannyj4751]

This is much needed across the country and a wonderful idea. We need this in California, especially in L.A. and the Bay Area.

[@BCSTS]

Excellent ! Some people care, & are trying to make a difference...using intelligence & hard work! God bless you

[@yummyofjune]

Brilliant for the homeless people 🥰 it gets them off the streets and they have a bed to sleep in and keep them warm in the colder months, we should have these in every country.

[@carolinegray3150]

We have a community farm outside edinburgh scotland for homeless to live to get back on their feet

[@mimib6253]

Nice to see people supporting/empowering each other in this community fashion

[@ritamelendez]

Every human being deserves a home . God bless you!

[@davidcross701]

Rita has done 100 of them for the Marxist utopia, Thanks Rita, you're a great soul!

[@TheBestOfEverything-dt2nt]

Why can't other states model this system?

[@michaelott6824]

Put simply, laws. Zoning laws, building and construction permitting laws, tax laws. I can confidently say that the units shown here would not pass a building inspection in my area due to weather, electrical, etc. This is the unintended consequences we all to often fail to recognize when these laws are implemented.

[@davidcross701]

Your Leftist Marxist progressive cities and states should.

[@martiejohnson4387]

Because, they don't let their heart lead them to do the right thing.

[@rohtati1020]

@SCP 096 Not just the government is greedy but THE LOCALS, YOUR COMMUNITY, THE CITIZENS, ETC...

[@scotnick59]

YES

[@momofcalgary]

What an amazing idea, you are giving homeless people a chance.. giving them hope. I am so impressed. TALK TO THAT MAYOR IN LOS ANGELES. THAT PRICK IS JUST SHUTTING DOWN THIS KIND OF IDEA.

[@YoniNadi]

It’s the large population of college students in the Eugene/ Springfield area that look for rooms to rent that makes the cost of renting a house/apartment; or a rooming house expensive.

[@teleriferchnyfain]

Wonderful way of taking care of the homeless!!!!!

[@shreyachaudhary1604]

I support this fully ! 100 percent !!! Excellent !

[@lunkis3233]

This is Amazing ❤️ The first step to a better life ❤️

[@blackdaan]

give the people ground and they make a community beautiful to watch

[@karenthompson1677]

Well done Eugene Oregon, I applauded you all, please Get in touch with Los Angeles Calefornia and get them to understand what needs to happen there.

[@sheryljones5207]

This is a wonderful idea and needs to be all over the United States.

[@BoyoftheHoney]

This warms my heart💛

[@peerdous6598]

l am delighted with this village which helps solve a homeless problem.

[@interestedparty8144]

This is a wonderful idea. I have always wondered if homeless were given a place of their own if they would take care of it. It appears that the communal approach seems to work better.

[@vanessacarmela4381]

May God bless all those people helping and living there.

[@susieoswald5397]

You show compassion to these less fotunate peoples...

[@tatianak1408]

What a wonderful way to help homeless people!

[@Whitedove6]

That's so cool....great help for people otherwise would be on the street....something safe is always a blessing😘😘

[@Dnosirrom]

I just watched a disheartening video about how the city of Los Angeles is cracking down on tiny homes and making life difficult for the homeless. This is such an encouraging video to follow it up with. Seeing how a little compassion and creativity can go a long way.

[@RespectfulRevolution]

Yes!! Compassion + Creativity!!!

[@shreyachaudhary1604]

Yes

[@annettefournier9655]

A masters in biochemistry, worked his whole life, has catastrophic life changes at 64 years old and our country with all it's wealth just ignores people like us. It's a travesty! Billions in aide sent all over the world but won't care for their own. GOD bless these people who help thier communities.

[@ambriadaniels8786]

Thank you Annette! God bless

[@Uliches]

I still think back about this video in how helpful this can be!

[@gailhowes9398]

That is wonderful, hope they respect the property and pitch in as a group.

[@MrsEwalt-mv7sz]

This a a wonderful idea. 👍There should be a village like this in every city with homeless. 🙂

[@TallSky]

What a wonderful idea ...and it has been brought to fruition!

[@maryburnight1643]

This is such a hopeful mini-village, well done!

[@foz9280]

I like this design a lot! When I was designing potential quotes like this it was close to what you guys have going on there and I hope this concept can spread to other places because this is a phenomenal safety net

[@MsRayDG]

People no matter what education race or background you come from nothing is promised to you here on earth but death so being humble and appreciating what you are blessed with should be a lesson to us all... you can end up homeless sick and alone.. love Jesus he is the answer

[@slimrudy2133]

Amen

[@gloace7]

Amen

[@cheapskatecraftingwithlehn8088]

This is a fantastic fantastic I'm glad to see thisthey should have more of these in every single state and City

[@CMcKinnon1013]

Beautiful video .. Eugene you are an amazing community that is very compassionate

[@RespectfulRevolution]

Thanks for watching, and for the supportive comments, Christine! -RR

[@purpledreamer9654]

What a beautiful touching inspirational video If only more towns and cities around the world adapted this idea especially in the uk as in major cities the amount of homeless people has increased significantly in the last couple of years the attitudes towards them has become increasingly that they are moved on and in some places there personal possessions are confiscated by the police It's very sad and heartbreaking 😭

[@krispy8021]

Notice how many times he says "supposed to". People are supposed to wash their dishes, take a turn cleaning the bathroom and tending the garden. This is the problem. Some people don't do what they are supposed to.

[@retromoviefan944]

yep, so true. That's why communal style living arrangements like that usually fail, or only one or two people do the job and the rest freeload. I also wonder about this guy's story....he looks like he's been living rough for awhile. I suspect there's more to his story than meets the eye.

[@microbios8586]

I mean it's hard enough having a roommate. Imagine having 30.

[@carnissan6728]

Excellent idea!! What a great help and support system!!

[@shiddy.]

this is excellent, I wish I could be part of something like this - greetings and support from Minnesota +sub

[@rt66vintage16]

At 5:45 3 young bucks walking aimlessly, why aren't they put to work? Are the communal areas cleaned up by the residents? Or are there a few good hearted people who do most of the work? What responsibilities do the residents have?

[@wandayonder9772]

What do you mean put to work? What an arrogant attitude.

[@Mark-yb1sp]

A good and respectful video. Thank you.

[@tushiswargiary3420]

Really respectful program .Thanks from India.

[@shaunmeadors6551]

Absolutely amazing !!!!! Mayor Lightfoot needs to start using some of those federal pandemic funds to build tiny houses for the homeless right here in Chicago .

[@RespectfulRevolution]

Send her the video, Shaun! Actually this, and the video we produced on Emerald Village are examples of solutions being implemented by the same non profit, in conjunction with the city, etc.. in Eugene OR. We were impressed. Thanks for watching! -RR

[@lonia.5283]

That is so nice. Why are there so few villages like this? I think each town should built one and take care of their homeless people. How nice would that be? God Bless you. 💖🌷💖

[@peerdous6598]

l like these tiny houses. There is privacy.

[@sharonkeeble2812]

I’m loving it!! Thank you God !!! I hate seeing people living on my he street, sleeping on the ground, some no socks, decent shoes, some are hungry, I hate it!!!☹️ One day everything will come in order just how Our Creator of Heaven an Earth!!🌎🌏🌍🪐⚡️☄️💥and everything in it and on it!!! One day soon!! I don’t like the way things are but I do know ; God Almighty has a plan!! That no man can Stop!! Patience!!! Alright, 🙏🏻 thank you!!!💪🏽🙋🏾‍♀️😊👍🧏🏾‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️👏🏽👏🏽🪐

[@dagthewog6290]

Bless you all.

[@pamelahomeyer748]

What's worse the banks won't even loan money on houses that are only worth 50 or 60,000. They only make those loans to people who are going to flip the houses. Pretty soon no one will buy those either nor will the bank give those loans because they're not Mega houses. This is a complicated problem and it's been coming for over 20 years. I am female I had $40,000 in cash and wanted to buy a $50,000 home and I could not get a loan on the difference. You figure that out. I am not disabled but I was unemployed at the time. However I am a college graduate and I am capable of making $18 an hour

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

Absolutely fantastic, thankyou ... !

[@melodeefaithmileez3046]

Y'all R TruLee "AMAZING GRACE AWESOME"...ExactLee What JesUS Would Do...Much Luv & Prayerz 4 All🙏🙏

[@mjoverocker6072]

This is a great idea and I wish there were more, also the people staying there should all help out without being told too I know if I was homeless and had the chance to live there I would be so grateful and would love to do my part.

[@jimmyolsenblues]

no way people in my neighborhood or employment, would take only what they need. Greed and lazyness ruins everything.

[@BlancaPerez-tt6th]

God bless to all of you.

[@michaelberkley9267]

That's a great idea. We should have them in every Town in this country.

[@judyvaughn761]

I absolutely love this Village no one in the richest country in the world should be living on the street Donald

[@martiejohnson4387]

I agree with you.

[@roushentertainment5706]

That's a great idea!!! About time the do something to help the homeless!