Homeless Project Underway In The Dalles

Two women are spearheading a project to create a village of tiny homes for the homeless.  Andretta Schellinger and Jessica Richelderfer Wheeler envision Spruce Village as a complex of about 30 tiny homes using a shared restroom and shower, with on-site security and shared chores.  The village would be alcohol and drug free, and Wheeler says there will be a screening process.  Residents would help build the homes themselves, pay monthly rent, and there would be a priority given to homeless veterans.  The concept is modeled after similar villages in Olympia, Portland, and Eugene.  Currently the pair is trying to connect with as many organizations and agencies as possible, and search for a potential site.  Those who would like to take part in the effort can visit on-line sprucevillageproject.org, or go to the Spruce Village Inc. Facebook page.

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