A young woman from St. Marys, Ontario, has given the keys to independence and stability thanks to a charity organization that plans to open the first of many small houses for people at risk of homeless people.
The house is 490 square feet, but for Paige Noel, 20, it is a big step to settle, all while remains close to her family. The little house was erected in the courtyard of her mother, who is already at her capacity.
“I never imagined that I could have my own place like that,” said Noel.
The non -profit organization of Perth County, Home Suite Home, began planning to build the house in May. The beneficial organization was approached by Noel’s mother in search of a solution for her daughter who is employed but cannot cover the cost of rent.
“We have been hitting the pavement and saying: Look, we want to do something,” said Home Suite Executive director Vickie Devocht.
“[Paige] He is a young adult, and has experienced the lack of hidden housing. She works, but she can’t pay the growing costs. I am euphoric because we are here. “
The house of a room, which is furnished and has covered public services, is rented for $ 500 per month. Other houses in which he is working in the beneficial organization has two rooms, and will look for between $ 800 and $ 1000, Devocht said.
With a little decoration, said Noel, immediately began to feel at home.
Stratford’s contractor, Teahen Construction, built the house, but according to Devocht, other local groups concerned with the increase in donated furniture and other accessories.
“In all areas, it is just a crisis everywhere, and it also extends to rural areas. It just doesn’t matter where they are, people need help,” Devocht said.
Home Suite Home also received advice from the Tiny Hope project in St. Thomas, Ontario, who at the beginning of the same week marked the large inauguration of a complete neighborhood for people who need affordable homes in that community.
Devocht said that the great vision for the home Home Home is a sustainable agricultural rental in 0.94 acres of farmland that has been leased to the charity for a local farmer.
In spring, he said, hope is to have more small houses open and available on that land.
As for Noel, he said that the opportunity to move to his own place is what he needs to take the next step.
“It was difficult to breathe sometimes, so it is good that it can be independent,” said Noel. “It’s hard to have hope without being independent.”
