Tiny homes have soared in popularity in recent years, and it’s easy to see why.

Living in a tiny home means having less space for clutter (and easier cleaning as a result!), fewer bills to pay, and no mortgage.

Because of their smaller size, tiny homes can be easily built in a site that’s close to nature, and they use less energy, too, so they’re better for the environment.

But not everyone who could benefit from tiny home living can afford to buy a home of their own.

There are thought to be more than half a million homeless people in the US. Many people become homeless through a string of complicated circumstances – and once you end up on the streets, it’s very difficult to get your life back on track again.

There are many ways that us fortunate homeowners can help the homeless, even with small donations of care packages.

But one community in South Nashville, Tennessee, had something bigger in mind than that.

The locals joined together to build a tiny home village, with one purpose: to accommodate medically vulnerable homeless people.

The Village at Glencliff held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new tiny homes, which are based on land owned by the Glencliff United Methodist Church.

This community is said to be the first of its kind in the US, which makes it all the more special.

16 Metro Councilwoman Ginny Welsch attended the ceremony and shared the experience in a Facebook post, writing:

“!It’s been a very long time coming, but today we finally cut the ribbon and officially welcomed the Village at Glencliff to the 16th! This respite village for the unhoused is the first of its kind in the country, and I couldn’t be prouder of Rev. Ingrid McIntrye and the congregation at Glencliff United Methodist church for their work in bringing this beautiful place to life.”

While the homes are ready to move into, some are still in need of several furnishings, including coffee makers, shower curtains, and kitchen towels.

Welsch says that the village is fundraising for phase two of the project, in which 10 more homes will be built.

Phase two is already underway, and the infrastructure for the homes is made, but funds are needed to furnish the houses.

Speaking to PR Newswire, Rev. Ingrid McIntyre, the executive director of The Village at Glencliff, said:

“… we are one of a growing community of organizations making long-term impact in addressing the cycle of healthcare and homelessness. Participation in this national pilot that models collaboration across sectors of housing and healthcare is an honor.”

When fully built, the community will house a total of 22 tiny homes.

The site is also home to a medical respite center, which provides care to people who have nowhere to go after a hospital stay.

You can learn more about this project at The Village at Glencliff Facebook’s page.

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Source: Policy Advice, My Positive Outlooks, PR Newswire, The Village at Glencliff/ Facebook, Money Crashers