The United Methodist Church’s Social Principles affirm that every person—regardless of circumstance or social standing—deserves basic human rights, including food, shelter, and the opportunity to obtain safe, affordable housing. Yet the need remains great. In Cincinnati alone, the shortage of affordable housing exceeds 40,000 units, and more than 6,000 of our neighbors in Hamilton County are unhoused.
Tiny Homes for Humanity, founded by President Earl Crossland, member of Hyde Park Community UMC, and Board Chairman/Treasurer Larry Plum, aims to provide housing and a fresh start for unhoused veterans, individuals and families. In partnership with Gaines United Methodist Church in Madisonville, they plan to build a Tiny Home Veterans Village with 14 units on 3/4 acre behind the church in Madisonville.
Tiny Homes for Humanity has received a commitment of a large government grant, conditional upon raising $760,000 in private funds by June 30. Each tiny home costs $70,000 to build, with a total project cost of $2,020,000, including site infrastructure, engineering and other costs. The units feature the comforts of home, including a small front porch, living area, kitchenette, dining area, full bathroom and bedroom area.
For more information about this project, click HERE. To donate toward the matching funds, click HERE.
