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City Builds Tiny Village For Homeless Veterans With 50 Tiny Houses So They Could Live There For Free
The Veterans Community Project in Kansas City is taking serious steps to improve the lives of America’s war heroes. Thanks to generous donations from community members, they’ve built the Veterans Village, a collection of small houses that homeless veterans can live in for free.
The village includes 50 individual homes, each one about the size of a studio apartment. Occupants are provided with food and necessities, as well as a sense of privacy, security, and stability. A nearby community centre, still under construction, will host classes and counseling aimed at helping veterans readjust to their lives and cope with trauma.
The VCP is made up of self-described “veterans helping veterans”, and has spearheaded many projects combatting homelessness and neglect in veteran communities. Though not the first of its kind in the US, the concept of ‘tiny homes’ does make the Veterans Village a unique and economically smart place of refuge.
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This tiny home is one of 50 that make up Veterans Village, a new housing project in Kansas City
Image credits: Veterans Community Project
Homeless veterans can live here completely free, and stay as long as they need to
Image credits: Meghan Baker
The houses were built by Veterans Community Project, a local non-profit organisation
Image credits: Veterans Community Project
Each house is about the size of a studio apartment, containing a full kitchen and bathroom
Image credits: FRANK MORRIS
They also come stocked with food and necessities, which veterans can have replenished as needed
Image credits: Veterans Community Project
The village’s community atmosphere will help veterans feel less isolated
Image credits: Veterans Community Project
By receiving proper care and socialisation, they can readjust to life after service and cope with trauma
Image credits: FRANK MORRIS
Having their own space will give them a sense of privacy, security, and comfort, just like a real home
Image credits: FRANK MORRIS
The project was funded by generous donations to the VCP from various organisations
Image credits: Veterans Community Project
Each tiny house costs about $10,000 to produce, making the village space- and cost-effective
Image credits: Veterans Community Project
A similar village was constructed in 2013 in Olympia, Washington, for homeless community members
Image credits: Leah Nash
Here’s a brief history of the KCP’s Veterans Village, and some footage of its construction:
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Kjorn 8 years ago
i can't understand why a country with such a big budget expense for military doesn't treat their veteran better.
John L 8 years ago
In truth, tiny homes is the ideal solution. I'm 72, a veteran, and love the idea of a tiny home. There's less upkeep, less to move around within. But most importantly, its still your castle, regardless the size. Remember, homeless veterans suffer from depression, and are not thinking like we are. They need to have their privacy and ease of upkeep.
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Arty 8 years ago
and what about stopping sending people in other countries killing people for "freedom"? Maybe they will have less issue after that? na?
SnoopyCereal 8 years ago
I know, I am young and ignorant, but America sends recruits to other countries that aren't as... "free" (emphasis on use of air quotes) and kills them because they live somewhere that isn't free? Or do they kill the extremist/crazy politicians there? I know I probably have it a*s-backwards, but can I have a little clarification?
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Kelly 8 years ago
This idea needs to spread to all states. These men are awesome. Beautiful work
Yesnia Oseguera 8 years ago
What this needs, is support from all the states and their people
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stella 8 years ago
It's difficult for me to understand that we spent billions to send these brave men to fight(apparently) for our country, but now that we are done with them we just don't care. The have sacrificed everything - mentally, emotionally and physically. The deserve the best care and rehabilitation program we can offer. We are trying to prevent war outside America- how can we do that when we have one going inside our country itself.
Christine Cameron 8 years ago
You know as the tiny house craze cools and many owners move back into bigger spaces, villages like this might be a really good use of the homes...give the former owner a huge tax deduction and transport the T.H. to a village to reuse in this way.
Daven Elmore 8 years ago
The project did not get enough attention I live right in Kansas City and have no idea where this is haven't even heard of it until I saw it on Facebook
jacluckycat 8 years ago
I agree, I live outside kansas city and had no idea of this project til i read this post
Load More Replies... Lillian Chesak 8 years ago
I love this, but I'm just saying, they should do this for anyone who's homeless
Ironcat_xox 8 years ago
This is amazing that someone would go out of their way to do this. Look at their smiling faces. Mission accomplished. :)
August Jones 8 years ago
The main problem with these veteran programs are the veterans are not asked what their needs are, and those needs respected; instead the veterans are told what their needs are, and then mandated to one-size-fits-all group therapy nonsense, mandatory 12-step religious AA/NA cult treatment & indoctrination (responsible drinking is classified as full-blown street-gutter alcoholism needing lifetime treatment), forced "Jesus Saves" proselytizing, and prescribed handfuls of toxic Psycho-Wacko meds that melts their brains.
Kalaxan Harleqane 8 years ago
....Yes Folks this is It....and before your very eyes...The American Dream Realized!
Laura Smith 6 years ago
So many people atte flippant about all homeless. I believe unless we walked in their shoes we simple do not understand why each is in this position. These homes are functional and allow veterans to still have shelter, and socialization with other veterans, for some that might be the entire veterans community and others only their house mates. Without the chaos of "shelters" . And the added availability of training, counseling, etc. sounds like a win win. Let's please make this community the beginning of our communities kindness towards veterans. Maybe expand out to other communities for the general homeless community as Olympia did.
Masse Linda 6 years ago
As a Canadian Vet ,I too see these needs in Canada and around the world, I love and support the ideas, If I had a lottery win, this would happen in Canada too. Retired Cpl Masse
David Ross 7 years ago
as a veteran i bet they are freezing cold in the winter .. no way for me
David Ross 7 years ago
as a veteran i bet they are freezing cold in winter time.. no way for me
Avery Bosch 8 years ago
I think that was the right thing to do. We look up to them they don't look up to us from the streets.
Angélique Pendley 8 years ago
I love that it's right next to a local country club and folks didn't freak out and try to force it somewhere else.
Mariusz Lange 8 years ago
that reminded me of this guy http://www.insideedition.com/headlines/14920-after-man-built-dozens-of-tiny-houses-for-the-homeless-the-city-is-taking-them
August Jones 8 years ago
This is not housing, it's transitional with thousands of rules, restrictions, and stipulations. Support services onsite turns it into a prison-like insane asylum, with every aspect of the veteran's life monitored, analyzed, and ripped to shreds.
Kimberly Puchniarz 8 years ago
God Bless everyone that had a part in this for our heroes/veterans! !
Tracy Baparam 8 years ago
Can some-one please explain why the veterans are homeless. Why doesn't the government support them when they retire?
Scott Joseph 8 years ago
One is never an ex veteran. Once a veteran, always a veteran.
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Baharum Sharoni 8 years ago
After training them to kill and maim, women children and old folks, now they've got mental problems and bring back these issues with them. You house them like horses in a stable. Well done America. And to those young men wanting to go into service, this is what you will become.
Kjorn 8 years ago
i can't understand why a country with such a big budget expense for military doesn't treat their veteran better.
John L 8 years ago
In truth, tiny homes is the ideal solution. I'm 72, a veteran, and love the idea of a tiny home. There's less upkeep, less to move around within. But most importantly, its still your castle, regardless the size. Remember, homeless veterans suffer from depression, and are not thinking like we are. They need to have their privacy and ease of upkeep.
Load More Replies... Arty 8 years ago
and what about stopping sending people in other countries killing people for "freedom"? Maybe they will have less issue after that? na?
SnoopyCereal 8 years ago
I know, I am young and ignorant, but America sends recruits to other countries that aren't as... "free" (emphasis on use of air quotes) and kills them because they live somewhere that isn't free? Or do they kill the extremist/crazy politicians there? I know I probably have it a*s-backwards, but can I have a little clarification?
Load More Replies... Kelly 8 years ago
This idea needs to spread to all states. These men are awesome. Beautiful work
Yesnia Oseguera 8 years ago
What this needs, is support from all the states and their people
Load More Replies... stella 8 years ago
It's difficult for me to understand that we spent billions to send these brave men to fight(apparently) for our country, but now that we are done with them we just don't care. The have sacrificed everything - mentally, emotionally and physically. The deserve the best care and rehabilitation program we can offer. We are trying to prevent war outside America- how can we do that when we have one going inside our country itself.
Christine Cameron 8 years ago
You know as the tiny house craze cools and many owners move back into bigger spaces, villages like this might be a really good use of the homes...give the former owner a huge tax deduction and transport the T.H. to a village to reuse in this way.
Daven Elmore 8 years ago
The project did not get enough attention I live right in Kansas City and have no idea where this is haven't even heard of it until I saw it on Facebook
jacluckycat 8 years ago
I agree, I live outside kansas city and had no idea of this project til i read this post
Load More Replies... Lillian Chesak 8 years ago
I love this, but I'm just saying, they should do this for anyone who's homeless
Ironcat_xox 8 years ago
This is amazing that someone would go out of their way to do this. Look at their smiling faces. Mission accomplished. :)
August Jones 8 years ago
The main problem with these veteran programs are the veterans are not asked what their needs are, and those needs respected; instead the veterans are told what their needs are, and then mandated to one-size-fits-all group therapy nonsense, mandatory 12-step religious AA/NA cult treatment & indoctrination (responsible drinking is classified as full-blown street-gutter alcoholism needing lifetime treatment), forced "Jesus Saves" proselytizing, and prescribed handfuls of toxic Psycho-Wacko meds that melts their brains.
Kalaxan Harleqane 8 years ago
....Yes Folks this is It....and before your very eyes...The American Dream Realized!
Laura Smith 6 years ago
So many people atte flippant about all homeless. I believe unless we walked in their shoes we simple do not understand why each is in this position. These homes are functional and allow veterans to still have shelter, and socialization with other veterans, for some that might be the entire veterans community and others only their house mates. Without the chaos of "shelters" . And the added availability of training, counseling, etc. sounds like a win win. Let's please make this community the beginning of our communities kindness towards veterans. Maybe expand out to other communities for the general homeless community as Olympia did.
Masse Linda 6 years ago
As a Canadian Vet ,I too see these needs in Canada and around the world, I love and support the ideas, If I had a lottery win, this would happen in Canada too. Retired Cpl Masse
David Ross 7 years ago
as a veteran i bet they are freezing cold in the winter .. no way for me
David Ross 7 years ago
as a veteran i bet they are freezing cold in winter time.. no way for me
Avery Bosch 8 years ago
I think that was the right thing to do. We look up to them they don't look up to us from the streets.
Angélique Pendley 8 years ago
I love that it's right next to a local country club and folks didn't freak out and try to force it somewhere else.
Mariusz Lange 8 years ago
that reminded me of this guy http://www.insideedition.com/headlines/14920-after-man-built-dozens-of-tiny-houses-for-the-homeless-the-city-is-taking-them
August Jones 8 years ago
This is not housing, it's transitional with thousands of rules, restrictions, and stipulations. Support services onsite turns it into a prison-like insane asylum, with every aspect of the veteran's life monitored, analyzed, and ripped to shreds.
Kimberly Puchniarz 8 years ago
God Bless everyone that had a part in this for our heroes/veterans! !
Tracy Baparam 8 years ago
Can some-one please explain why the veterans are homeless. Why doesn't the government support them when they retire?
Scott Joseph 8 years ago
One is never an ex veteran. Once a veteran, always a veteran.
Load More Replies... Baharum Sharoni 8 years ago
After training them to kill and maim, women children and old folks, now they've got mental problems and bring back these issues with them. You house them like horses in a stable. Well done America. And to those young men wanting to go into service, this is what you will become.
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