Projects
The First Village
The Homing Project is taking bold action to address the crisis of homelessness in Tucson, Arizona using a combined strategy of rapid affordable re-housing reinforced by wrap-around support services.
Project Snapshot
Residents
The residents will be referred from our social service provider, Catholic Community Services, according to THP’s criteria: 18 – 25 years old and over 50 years old, and of domestic violence survivors. For The Homing Project, these are the most vulnerable persons who should be served first. Just by their lack of strength and stature, youth, women, and the elderly are the most vulnerable in our society.
Services
Long-term transitional housing will immediately make available to the unsheltered the benefits of permanent housing: stability, personal security, protection from the elements, meals, hygiene, and better health. The on-site social worker will arrange opportunities to become financially self-sufficient through education and job training. Residents will be staying until good permanent housing can be found for them, approximately 2 years.
THP is taking people off the streets into a home environment where they can be properly fed, housed, and offered a wide array of therapeutic and social services. THP will also serve its over 300 volunteers, many of whom are retired, facing loneliness and isolation, living alone, and often grieving the loss of a partner or close friend. Many have verbalized that they have become volunteers to meet people. THP also expects to broaden the sense of community for the neighborhood in which it operates.
Support services like medical, dental, mental health, and substance abuse counseling will be established by Catalytic Health Partners, along with employment assistance for residents Standard infection control measures for congregate living will be employed.
No drugs, firearms, or alcohol are allowed onsite.
A Proven Concept
Example: Los Angeles, CA
The Homing Project in Tucson, Arizona is not the first attempt to create stable, transitional housing. A number of successful communities around the country have already proven this concept works.
Within the State of California alone, more than 28 mini villages have been constructed to provide stability and a turning point for many experiencing homelessness in that area.
Similar to The Homing Project, most of these successful communities leverage individual mini-homes that contain one or two beds, locking doors, climate control, and storage for personal belongings within about 64 square feet.
Tour the homes
Pallet shelter villages provide the dignity of personal space, in a healing community environment.
Project In Detail
Property
This secure community of about 15 initial micro homes on a gated property with 24-hour security will require a minimum of an acer.
Micro Homes
Each 64 sq. ft. locking home offers one to two beds, personal storage, heating/AC, vaulted 9-foot ceilings, and can be assembled in a day.
Community Services
The community will include communal restrooms with private showers and onsite laundry services as well as up to three meals served daily in a common dining facility.
Health Services
Medical, dental, mental health, substance abuse and counseling services will be established for residents during their stay.
Appropriate infection control measures will be required for all residents, staff, and volunteers, including vaccination for COVID-19.
Employment Support
Vocational training, job counseling, and placement assistance will be available to help residents earn a stable income.
Project Needs
While some of the project funding may come from government and private grants, a lot of essential needs come from the local community and neighborhood.
Here are a few examples of donated items every new transition community needs.
Please contact us if you would like to make a non-cash donation to the Tucson project.
Land
We’re are actively seeking a parcel for this project in the Tucson, Arizona area. A successful community requires a minimum of 1 to 1.5 acres.
Major Appliances
This project will include communal bathrooms, laundry, and dining spaces and food preparation facilities. Major appliances in working condition are always welcome.
Community Items
Fencing materials, outdoor ceiling fans, shade systems, playground sets, even gardening supplies are gratefully accepted.