WELCOME TO HOPE'S VILLAGE OF SLO...
Cabins on Wheels
Upcoming Project
Upcoming Project
In time, and for our tiny house village one day, a local builder will build tiny house frames, deliver them on a flatbed truck, and assemble them on-site. They will meet all codes and provide permanency (for many folks), privacy, safety, warmth, and community to our villagers who now sleep outdoors.
Upcoming Project
Upcoming Project
Upcoming Project
Local veterans' groups will assist Hope’s Village with an organic vegetable & flower farm that will provide an opportunity for veterans to develop valuable skills while experiencing the healing effects of working in the dirt. The village garden will provide fresh produce for the village and for the neighbors.
RV's for Veterans
Upcoming Project
RV's for Veterans
We've now passed on 153 RVs (motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, SUVs, and autos) and have more veterans on the waitlist. We're not getting as many donated vehicles because many folks are now living in their vehicles due to the economy. If you have a registered vehicle in decent shape, please call Becky (805-423-2957).
Dozens of local people are waiting for the opportunity to help us develop Hope's Village for our street people. Contractors, architects, carpenters, banks, churches, etc. are waiting for our viable site to show up, but as my Native American friend said: "It'll come when the time is right."
The SLO County Sheriff will carefully vet villagers to ensure they have no current issues, and we will carefully interview each and every one to ensure they are:
* A good fit and can follow our five simple rules;
* They will be on probation for 30 days;
* They will sign a contract stating they will work (either at the village or off-site);
* They will contribute 10 hours a week to the village maintenance.
Since we know most of them personally, we anticipate no problems.
THE VETERANS FOUGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY AND DESERVE HOUSING.
We are grateful to the Cal Poly Construction Management students who built us two tiny houses on wheels. They were so happy to help! We hope to work again with the architecture and construction management department faculty and students to design a conceptual site plan for another Hope's Village of tiny houses.
services
Since the outbreak of COVID in March 2020, we've been "takin' it to the streets." One of our 12 outreach volunteers is on the streets of SLO every day, delivering food, water, and other necessities for living outside. We are fortunate to have such amazing volunteers who give freely of their time and energy so that others won't go hungry or be cold at night. But the best? We pass out love and hope!
ON OUR WISH LIST
We are always looking for new or gently used tents and nylon sleeping bags that go down to 30 degrees (Big 5 has TAOS bags on sale for less than $20), large backpacks, and dark tarps. Those living on the streets greatly appreciate these essential items that make their nights a bit more comfortable while living outdoors and trying to stay off the radar of law enforcement.