Anthony Lanzilote, Special to The Detroit News. My whole life, you rent and you pay someone else to take care of it or someone else to fix it and you don't learn those things,“ Funk said. 5510 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. The tiny houses on Elmhurst in Detroit are part of Cass Community Social Services’ tiny homes program. CALL (877) 331-8469. Tenants pay affordable rent and electricity — pegged at $1 per square foot of the tiny house — while Cass uses their rent money to cover property taxes, insurance, security systems, water bills and repairs. We didn't have kids trick-or-treating. And they'll be seen on tour Friday through Sunday for those curious. The kitchen and living room are seen in the 317- square-foot "JBJ Soul House" on Cass Community Social Services’ campus in Detroit. Website . Renters pay a dollar per square foot for homes ranging from 226 to 400 square feet on 30-foot by 100-foot lots. Tiny home tenants pay affordable rent and electricity costs. "I am so, so honored to be able to be part of this because it is breaking the cycle of poverty," she said. For more information on the Tiny Homes Detroit Tour or the Cass Community Social Services Tiny Homes program, visit CassCommunity.org. Cass Community Social Services uses Fowler wanted to go a step further than homelessness and provide them the opportunity to own an asset. Some tiny homes already are inhabited on Monterey, Richton and Cortland. Reporter T.R. Among the volunteers who helped make it happen were students from the Birmingham First United Methodist Church. To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs. Related Videos. No government money has been used to construct the homes. Welcome! (Photo: Anthony Lanzilote, Special to The Detroit News). your username. What's known as the JBJ Soul House at 1553 Monterey is one of six tiny homes being prepared for ownership by the Cass Community Social Services’ Tiny Homes Detroit Community. “I feel like, thank you, why am I worthy to be here and deserve this? All rights reserved. People don't believe that in the suburbs people's parents struggle with addiction. They purchased 25 parcels of land from the City of Detroit and secured unique architectural plans ranging from 250 to 400 square feet, some with distinctive exterior colors, such as pale yellow, sky blue, or traditional brick, with unique design elements. Louis Kamper designed this 21,000 square-foot masterpiece based on Chateau de Chenonceaux near Tours, France. Fowler said they fundraised $40,000. Realtor Ann Peterson, who focuses on Oakland and Macomb counties, says she hasn’t seen much tiny-house developments in metro Detroit but says she’s seen several homes along the waterfront in Caseville in the Thumb. tenants' rent money to cover property taxes, insurance, security systems, A divider separates the sleeping area from the dining area in the 226-square-foot "Brick House.". One new neighbor is a veteran who served in the Middle East and is ready to downsize. The "Farm House" kitchen has the basics and cheerful gold paint. You do not need a Facebook profile to participate. "To be able to be a homeowner is so impactful, and it is changing the lives of people.". Tiny houses have become trendy in recent years, as people trade in traditional consumer lifestyles for a simpler option -- a living space that’s no more than 400 square feet. Welcome to the virtual world of Tumbleweed Tiny Houses! Photo by Diane Weiss. Since I am spending some time in Detroit, Michigan for the winter I decided to reach out to my cousin, Charlie Zink, who blogs about his adventures biking around the streets of Detroit and taking photos of the interesting things he finds there. Look at it,” said Funk, looking up at her new bedroom loft large enough for a queen-size bed with room to spare. We didn’t have any kids riding bikes up and down the streets. She left me money. Listen to Tiny Homes Detroit creator and to a new Tiny Home resident, Cass Community Social Services Tiny Homes is a community of homes with low square footage in Detroit, Detroiters in need of affordable housing are about to lose a lifeline, Long-abandoned Saint Rita Apartments in Detroit turned into affordable housing, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Many partners made these homes possible, including rocker Bon Jovi, one of the financial contributors, and Epitec, a certified minority-owned, technology-driven staffing agency with annual revenues in excess of $120 million. Each tiny home also has solar power. Fowler said the program aimed for new neighbors to be diverse. “It's what we use to get a loan. “It really is an honor to give this gift to someone. Built in 1888 by one of Detroit 's most well-known and wealthiest citizens, the Col. Frank Hecker House occupies a prominent position on Woodward Avenue just north of the Cultural Center. Asked what she gets out of doing this for others, she said, “When my mom died, I got a house, and I want others to feel cared for and to have the security of having a house.”, When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. DOPE: Chandler Blvd Tiny Home Village Tour. (Photo: Anthony Lanzilote, Special to The Detroit News). They're where we started. The 226-square-foot "Brick House" was open to media during a groundbreaking for new "tiny homes" Thursday at Cass Community Social Services’ campus in Detroit. It is a Big Boost," Funk said. New, 3 comments. And it gets better. Shiny black kitchen appliances. “We can come from bad places. The "Storage Loft House" kitchen and dining area are nearing completion. began the program, they purchased 25 parcels of land from the City of Detroit and secured unique architectural plans, some with distinctive exterior colors or traditional brick, with unique design elements. The 345-square-foot Farm House has a small loft space. I love the idea of living minimally. It opens a path to homeownership that wouldn’t be available to those who can't qualify for a mortgage. Welcome to our new and improved comments, which are for subscribers only. The organization began developing the tiny homes project in 2016, to address both the affordable housing shortage and to create a path to home ownership for those with an income between $7,000 and $15,000, who ordinarily could not afford a home. The community is a project through Cass Community Social Services. Funk, 25, a former intern at Cass Community Social Services and a student at Wayne State University, carries $78,000 in student loans. She never saw herself owning one, either. And there is Amanda Funk, who left home at 17 when it was no longer safe to be there, who is just trying to get through school and have a decent life. Tiny-house enthusiasts make it sound attractive, but they’re still not a big deal in metro Detroit. The tour of the six newest homes will be at 1542 - 1566 Richton St., Detroit. Fowler points out the neighborhood’s friendly flower competition in response to critics who predicted crack houses. The development will contain 25 homes when completed. The solar arrays for the tiny homes were paid for by General Motors' corporate giving program. ", Fowler said people like Amanda Funk are actually why they're building these houses. Houses are located on 30 X 100 feet lots, so each has a back yard. What's known as the JBJ Soul House at 1553 Monterey is one of six tiny homes being prepared for ownership by the Cass Community Social Services’ Tiny Homes Detroit Community. Flex Detroit. If you see comments in violation of our community guidelines, please report them. Tour guests were also the first to receive a copy of the not yet released “Tiny Homes in a Big City,” by Rev. On site Thursday, some of the high school students from Cranbrook Schools were delivering a love seat to a 345-square-foot home they made possible at 1551 Monterey. “And then I think the next one will be Christmas — who has the best lights, you know. donations from foundations, corporations, religious organizations, Instead, private donations from foundations, corporations, religious organizations, individuals and fundraisers have been used to underwrite the development. Tiny Homes Detroit are being built by both professional tradespeople (under the supervision of a general contractor) and volunteer teams who will manage the finishing jobs – (Photo: Anthony Lanzilote, Special to The Detroit News). "That's going to feel good.". The tiny homes range from 250 to 400 square feet on 30 ft. by 100 ft. lots. Their proximity to the Cass campus will allow residents to take advantage of most of its educational, recreational and social activities. Meet MIKE. The 317-square-foot JBJ Soul House is among the new tiny homes at Cass Community Social Services’ campus in Detroit. No government money has been used to construct the homes. Many partners made these homes possible, including rocker Jon Bon Jovi, one of the financial contributors, and Epitec, a certified minority-owned, technology-driven staffing agency. I mean, I hate to say my mom gets the credit because you know all those years of fighting with your mother,” Fowler said, laughing. Stage 1   - Build the first Tiny House - Summer of 2015 - Fall of 2015 (Actual-I have been building a Tiny House with my students this past school year.As of July 2016, we have built the shell and need to complete the exterior before the end of the summer. Soon there will be 25 and all of them are already spoken for. (Photo: Anthony Lanzilote, Special to The Detroit News). The solar arrays for the tiny homes were paid for by the General Motors Corporate Giving program. "So I don't care if they know how to build a house or not. Fowler, a coffee table book that explores the American Dream and how small houses and tiny homes historically have been used to help the poor. But it doesn’t stop there. Yeah. She will meet, together with the other residents, to work out homeowner issues in the community and volunteer eight hours monthly. “It’s only step one of a great life they get to build.”, Epitec executives Anthony Hollaman, from left, Rebecca Bray and Josie Sheppard; Cass Community Social Services head Faith Fowler and Epitec CEO Jerry Sheppard and COO Mark Roma gather for the ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday. Epitec President Josie Sheppard said the company wanted to do something different to celebrate its 40th anniversary instead of investing money in a party. Washtenaw prosecutor disrupts legal traditions, 3 Detroiters fatally shot at Indiana apartment, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Explore Tiny Homes Detroit in a video tour. But Rev. Mar 19, 2018 - Tiny homes with Big style. © 2021 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. Support Detroit Artists. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Tiny Homes Detroit is located along three streets (Elmhurst, Monterey and Richton), between Woodrow Wilson and the Lodge Freeway. They raised $240,000 for the homes. No one in Amanda Funk’s family had ever owned a home. Construction will begin soon on six more homes. So far, Fowler said there are 19 tiny homes. In October, Funk will join a handful of new residents moving into Cass Community Social Services’ Tiny Homes Detroit community. It's what we leave our kids or grandkids when we die. ... We visited in May as the first six houses were being finished by volunteers. 2. The 345-square foot "Farm House" is on display during a groundbreaking for six new "tiny homes" at Cass Community Social Services’ campus in Detroit. There's room for an oversized chair, a small table and a loveseat in the "JBJ Soul House" living room. It's OK to disagree with someone's ideas, but personal attacks, insults, threats, hate speech, advocating violence and other violations can result in a ban. “How do you figure out life? After less than a year of planning the first Cass tiny home was recently completed on Elmhurst Street on Detroit’s west side. Tour the tiny home community in Detroit From May 25-27, guests can tour six newly-completed tiny homes. The homes were revealed to the media Thursday, which kicked off three days of fundraising tours. The CCSS initiative is the first of its kind in Detroit and may be the only in the country geared toward homeownership, but other cities have seen success with tiny houses for homeless people. People earning just $10,000 a year … Approved by @WeFlexDetroit. DOPE: Chandler Blvd Tiny Home Village Tour . Our house is our piggy bank," Fowler said. ... Share Reddit. Bad starting points. After seven years, renters will be granted the deeds to their homes. The 317 square foot "JBJ Soul House" is open at the groundbreaking for new "tiny homes" at Cass Community Social Services’ campus in Detroit. They are doing everything right. When Cass Community Social Services Residents are moving in. But it's tiny, like 317-square-feet tiny. Please be polite. "And, you walk out of that and then what? Some the 19 existing tiny homes already are inhabited on Monterey, Richton and Cortland. They're not the finish line. The community in the Dexter Linwood neighborhood aims to provide permanent housing to those with an annual income between $7,000 and $15,000 who ordinarily could not afford a home. It's fun to see it come back.”. "I hate them," she added, laughing, while those attending the press conference laughed along with her. Nineteen small homes are grouped together on Cass Community Social Services’ "Tiny Homes" campus in Detroit. Someone with a low to moderate income soon will move into this sparkling new house. The interior of the 226-square-foot Brick House includes a kitchen, small table and storage chest. You know what I mean? He was standing inside the house for the first time since the loft and pavement were added. YON WORLD • I found a TINY HOME community in Detroit on Woodrow Wilson and Richton. Charlie comes across quite a few amazing gems on his adventures so I asked if he had ever seen tiny or small houses in the … Experts have long batted around different ideas for ending, or at least reducing, homelessness in this country. Check out this video for more Information. Faith Fowler is the Senior Pastor of Cass Community United Methodist Church and Executive Director of Cass Community Social Services (CCSS), a Detroit nonprofit that is in the process of building 25 different Tiny Homes for the homeless in Detroit. Detroit's tiny home community to grow by six, Read or Share this story: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2019/08/29/tiny-homes-remain-big-deal-detroit/2144927001/. Typed comments will be lost if you are not logged in. Aldi to pay U.S. workers who get COVID-19 shot. “It's a big boost. A tiny home in Toronto’s east end near Little Italy has just been listed for a cool $999, 999. He lives in a self converted all-terrain ex military vehicle. Each tiny home has solar power, as Cass Community Social Services is actively installing solar all over its campus and has plans to introduce solar farms to help the larger community. 633 views. Plus home is more than a place to stay, she said. “We had to put in rain barrels for every house so we wouldn’t go broke," she said. Like, you're giving me a house? Today, we got to tour it. It's what we use to help with taxes. Epitec is one of the partners who raised money for the new homes. (Photo: Anthony Lanzilote, Special to The Detroit News), Whitmer declares energy emergency; GOP cites impending Line 5 closure, Customers, staff fired back in gun store shooting; 3 dead, Wayne County holding vaccination clinics this week in 8 communities, Oath Keeper claims she met with Secret Service before Capitol siege, Discretion or abdication? She wants to leave a legacy for her siblings, “show them that it's possible — doable,” she said. “To be worthy of that chance is a blessing. The Tiny Homes Detroit Community will once again host a progressive tour as we show off the 6 newest homes before residents move in. And I may have started 20 yards before you did, but you know what? I take you on a complete tour of 8 tiny houses. A steady stream of visitors from all over Metro Detroit tromped through pouring rain for the Cass Community Social Services Tiny Homes Progressive Tour. "There was nothing here," said Cass Community Executive Director Faith Fowler with a sweeping gesture as she spoke at a podium on Monterey Street with the newest tiny houses across the street behind her. “And we didn't have Christmas lights here for 20 years. This tiny homes community will eventually have 25 tiny homes ranging from 250-400 square feet on 30-foot-by-100-foot lots. Guests must reserve and purchase tickets online for $75 or two for $100. “It is an amazing feeling to know you helped build a house and helped someone to get on their feet,” he said. How do you know if you didn't have parents to show you how to pay a mortgage every month or how to pay a water bill every month?’”. “Poor people tend to live in a nondescript ugly identical housing that doesn't inspire pride," Fowler said while sitting in the bright and homey bay window of a mini-Victorian house. The interior of the 226-square-foot "Brick House" includes a kitchen, small table and storage chest. Take a tour of this charming tiny home neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan. The program serves low-income people who are formerly homeless, formerly incarcerated, a senior citizen or a young adult who has aged out of foster care. Gabriel Ervin, 17, also an incoming senior at Cranbrook Schools and a member of Birmingham First United Methodist Church, helped bring the love seat into a tiny house on Thursday. She left me a cabin. The 226-square-foot "Storage Loft House" is on display during the groundbreaking for six new "tiny homes" Thursday. Each one of the current 19 homes looks and feels completely different. I'm just thankful this is my home. Skip to content. One is a senior who's struggling financially to stay where she's at. For most of us in this country, it's our house. A 210-Square-Foot Tiny House Didn’t Come with a Kitchen, So This Renter Made One Tours She used electric appliances and makeshift counter and storage to craft a kitchen, and also managed to fit storage for clothes, books, tchotchkes, couch, TV, and coffee table in the teeny "living room." individuals and fundraisers have been used to underwrite the Tiny Homes Detroit Community. Fowler said the next phase will be to build homes for families and homes compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. I can reach back and hold your hand and bring you up,” Funk said. After seven years, the home will legally become their home. More: Detroiters in need of affordable housing are about to lose a lifeline, More: Long-abandoned Saint Rita Apartments in Detroit turned into affordable housing. The tour also is the only opportunity for the public to see inside several of the new homes. The tour of the community south of the Davison and west of the Lodge freeways runs Friday to Sunday and is to raise money for more homes in the future. You will need to register before adding a comment. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. “Even in death, my mom left me stuff. They raised $240,000 for the homes. Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about, "People come by every day taking selfies and interrupting our contractors," says one tiny home official. One story that’s received quite a bit of attention in Detroit is the community of tiny homes being built for low-income residents. The "Farm House" bathroom includes a shower surround. The Rev. Log into your account. It has two tiny bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen, a living area, and a two-car detached garage. Except if you're poor," she added. History buffs, kids and everyone in-between will enjoy learning about the beautiful architecture and fascinating stories behind these homes including Meadow Brook Hall & Gardens, Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, Saarinen House and more. The 360-square-foot "Bodega House" is under construction in the tiny homes community. … This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you. 208 likes. Proceeds from the tours will support the continued expansion of Tiny Homes Detroit Community. “It’s very satisfying and makes you feel even better about yourself because we’re not only making a difference in the community where you live but also for the community surrounding you for the greater good,” Ludwig said. Tiny House Experience Detroit, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. I care about whether or not they're improving the relationships within the neighborhood — they know each other and care for each other — not just the tiny homes part of the neighborhood but the larger neighborhood,”  Fowler said. To arrange for a tour of the Tiny House e-mail ccumcac@aol.com. From left, Epitec, Inc. executives Anthony Hollaman, Rebecca Bray and Josie Sheppard; Cass Community Social Services head Faith Fowler; and Epitec CEO Jerry Sheppard and COO Mark Roma gather for the ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday for six new "tiny homes" at Cass Community Social Services’ campus in Detroit. Get style ideas for your tiny dream home! “We all have those times and we all need support. Detroit — The marble shower stall, dove gray walls and granite kitchen countertops are a real estate dream. Industrial-chic lighting. "This was all virgin land, and now people come by every day taking selfies and interrupting our contractors.". your password And this is just a “little boost.”. “We wanted to diversify the community in terms of age and experience and education because that's why you're drawn to a city, right — everybody's not like you,” said Fowler. “And that's what it came from. "Not having that seed planted in me that someday you buy a house and you own it and you take care of it. As a resident, Funk and her new neighbors will meet with a coach once a month to learn financial literacy. Check Out DNA PREZZY On Youtube! Large swaths of the city still bear the scars of decades of disinvestment and abandonment. Take the family on a field trip to one of the best historical home tours in Detroit. Community First in Austin is one of the largest efforts, with room for 250 renters. “There was a lot of drug activity," she said. A Tiny House Tour. Take a step inside by selecting your favorite model below, then click around the virtual tours to move through the houses to view our highlighted features. “We wanted to raise as much money as possible to build this house,” said Nicholas Ludwig, 17, who will be a senior at Cranbook Schools in the fall, and is a member of the Birmingham First United Methodist Church. But they're not the finish. Tour tiny homes in Detroit that give residents chance to own Cass Community Social Services began developing the tiny homes project in 2016 to address both the affordable housing shortage in the city and to create a path to homeownership. Models. The community is a project through Cass Community Social Services. Faith Fowler of the nonprofit Cass Community Social Services sees a way to remedy both: Develop tiny houses, and create a rent-to-own financing mechanism to help impoverished Detroiters become owners of those homes. Tickets: $75 each or two tickets for $100, which can be purchased at www.Casscommunity.org. Cass Community Social Services has led this … Cass Community Social Services is actively installing solar all over its campus, and has plans to introduce solar farms to help the larger community. You're not just giving me a house you're giving me a purpose and you're giving me a way to pay it forward to others,” said Funk. Fowler's organization serves more than 300 homeless men, women and children every night. Metro Detroit is home to several tiny homes, a small community of tiny houses aiming to help people establish long-term stability, a bevy of new builders and many more dreamers who see the potential in tiny homes and what they do to improve lives … "I suspect that when I'm ready to retire, the first people will be signing the deeds," Fowler said. May 23, 2017 - From May 25-27, guests can tour six newly-completed tiny homes. Rev. The 345-square-foot "Farm House" has a small loft space. “This is such a privilege. Tiny homes for everyone! "We wanted the houses to be as different as the people who live inside.”. Faith Fowler, executive director of Cass Community Social Services and creator of the Tiny Homes program, took a quick break recently from preparations for this weekend's Tiny Homes Detroit Tour to talk to the Free Press. water bills, and repairs. Private

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