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City Builds Tiny Village For Homeless Veterans With 50 Tiny Houses So They Could Live There For Free
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City Builds Tiny Village For Homeless Veterans With 50 Tiny Houses So They Could Live There For Free

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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

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    Homeless veterans can live here completely free, and stay as long as they need to

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    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

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    By receiving proper care and socialisation, they can readjust to life after service and cope with trauma

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    Image credits: FRANK MORRIS

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    Having their own space will give them a sense of privacy, security, and comfort, just like a real home

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    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

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    A similar village was constructed in 2013 in Olympia, Washington, for homeless community members

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    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
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i can't understand why a country with such a big budget expense for military doesn't treat their veteran better.

    John L
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and what about stopping sending people in other countries killing people for "freedom"? Maybe they will have less issue after that? na?

    SnoopyCereal
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This idea needs to spread to all states. These men are awesome. Beautiful work

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    Kjorn
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i can't understand why a country with such a big budget expense for military doesn't treat their veteran better.

    John L
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and what about stopping sending people in other countries killing people for "freedom"? Maybe they will have less issue after that? na?

    SnoopyCereal
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This idea needs to spread to all states. These men are awesome. Beautiful work

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