Kalamazoo -
The first phase of the Tiny Houses of HOPE project (
447 W North St.) wrapped up earlier this month, bringing three 400 SF houses to people who earn 30% to 60% of the area's median income. There are plans for a second phase, consisting of three more homes, on the opposite side of the intersection -
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Agency launches 'tiny houses' project for marginalized residents in Kalamazoo
Stephanie Forth | WWMT News Channel 3
December 12 2024
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday to celebrate the official launch of three "tiny houses" intended for people who struggle to find housing in Kalamazoo. The project, organized by the nonprofit Helping Other People Exceed Thru Navigation (HOPE), was green lit in 2018 after the city allocated millions into addressing poverty as part of the 2019 fiscal year budget. The tiny houses were built for people turned away by landlords due to their past convictions or substance use disorders. The $500,000 project was delayed in 2020 for logistical reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic, but HOPE CEO and Founder Gwendolyn Hooker said rental applications are now officially available...
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