Building a Tiny House for the Homeless
UPDATE: Thank you all for helping us hit our initial fundraising goal of $4500 dollars! With your support we are set to receive materials on August 2, and will begin building shortly thereafter. Additional donations are still welcome! The true cost of raw materials exceeds $6000, so any donations above our goal will cover the cost of materials that would have otherwise been paid for by LIHI. By covering the full cost of the house, we can help LIHI fund more tiny houses in the future.
RAISE A ROOF with a donation to the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI)!
My name is Sam Kelleran, and I am a high school student in Seattle planning to build a tiny house to place in a LIHI tiny house village. Living on the streets, it can be virtually impossible for someone to find the stability and safety needed to get back on their feet. With just a small, 8x12 unit with a bed and a lockable door, someone has a place to store their belongings, keep themselves and their kids safe, and stay warm and dry during the night. Tiny house villages also provide other amenities like laundry washing, showers, and other supportive services, all of which are crucial for people transitioning to a job and a permanent housing solution. I believe that everyone deserves a path towards improving their lives.
With help from my friend, Vincent Zhou, we are looking to raise $4500 to fund raw materials for one tiny house through our "Raise a Roof" campaign. We are committed to building and delivering the house to LIHI, who will make it a part of one of their tiny house villages in Seattle. We hope to raise the first $2500 by July 20th, so we can order materials and begin building in August.
Please make a donation today to help us reach our fundraising goal to build a tiny house. All donations made through GoFundMe are tax deductible and will go directly to LIHI. Donations of every size are appreciated. Thank you for your consideration!
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For more information on LIHI and their tiny house initiative:
More information about Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI): The Low Income Housing Institute Develops, Owns And Operates Housing For The Benefit Of Low-Income, Homeless And Formerly Homeless People; Advocates For Just Housing Policies At The Local And National Levels; And Administers A Range Of Supportive Service Programs To Assist Those We Serve In Maintaining Stable Housing And Increasing Their Self-Sufficiency.