What happens to teenagers and young adults who age out of the foster system? Often they’re left struggling and homeless. Ruston Seaman and his non-profit New Vision are trying to solve that problem by building a village of 24 tiny homes in Philippi, West Virginia.
This village will give these vulnerable young people a stable place to live and learn essential life skills. The first tiny home is nearly finished and was unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in March. Thanks to a $750,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, they hope to have five homes finished this summer. See some photos below and read more about the village from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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24 Homes To Support Vulnerable Young Adults!
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The founders of Providence Park recently broke ground on a 50-acre community designed to provide permanent housing, support, and income opportunities to the chronically homeless in Arkansas and based on Community First! Model: This village will eventually include 400 homes, a community garden, a health center, a functional hall, and more.
The village goes beyond putting a roof over someone’s head. It intends to provide wrap-around care for the most vulnerable, including access to mental health support and opportunities for individuals to work “on campus” and form a community. They just completed the first home and hope to have 100 finished by Spring 2025, eventually completing 400 homes in future phases of the project.
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They Completed The First 280 Sq. Ft. Tiny Home
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Lisa Franks thought her athletic career was over when a spinal cord injury left her in a wheelchair at 14 years old. But Paralympians visited her and showed her she could find new ways to pursue her passions. She went on to compete in three Paralympic Games and earn seven medals. A later shoulder injury required multiple surgeries and sidelined her for years—and that’s when she discovered car camping.
The camping experience led Lisa to order a Ford Transit and create a fully wheelchair-accessible home on wheels. She can navigate the entire van independently, including loading her mountain bike and surfboard using the adaptive systems she designed into the build.
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Three-Time Paralympian’s Custom Van Home
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Amanda and her three teenage children decided to go tiny in a school bus conversion about three years ago. It took them about 18 months to convert the bus into a home on wheels, and they’ve been traveling in it for another 18 months.
The bus has many reclaimed and recycled features, which is one of the ways they kept costs down. They have plenty of seating in the living room so all the kids are comfortable, and a compact bathroom that meets their needs. Watch their inspirational tour below!
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Their $30K Bus Conversion Took 1.5 Years
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This box truck conversion was meticulously planned out and saved over the course of two years while Eva and Braydyn lived in a camper in the cab of his truck (that you couldn’t stand in). The result of their careful design plans is incredible and works perfectly for their life together.
They chose a fixed bed, two refrigerators, a full-sized closet, and a large shower to make this a true home on wheels. Their impressive battery system helps them easily boondock, and they love doing life together. What do you think of this box truck?
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Fixed Bed, Big Closet, & Super Organized Conversion!
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“Take what’s important to you, put it in your van, and see the world.” That’s the advice Angie and Tommie give to others considering a van conversion. The couple uses it for weekend trips and vacations, but they may bite the bullet and downsize entirely someday. That’s why they took great pains to make the van functional as a full-time home.
It has everything you need: a hidden bathroom with a toilet, a queen-sized bed, swivel chairs, and a kitchen with an induction cooktop they can tuck away when they aren’t cooking. The battery bank is incredible, allowing them to run the A.C. for days at a time without solar power. What do you think of this conversion?
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They Converted the Van into a Camper in only 3 Months with $80K in total costs!
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Tiny Planet Group is a luxury van conversion company in Sacramento, California, which recently completed this stunning 2023 Mercedes Sprinter build-out! They chose a white and sand-colored interior that was crisp and clean.
As you might imagine from the $170,346 price tag, this van comes with all the upgrades: an incredible solar and battery system, a bathroom with a slide-out toilet, air conditioning, a home-sized kitchen, and more! What do you think?
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Luxury Van Conversion with Beautiful Interior Lighting
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Tracey is a remarkable woman in a happy marriage who hit the road solo a few years ago to heal her inner child and work on finding herself. Her nomadic life has transformed her, and despite losing her RV to a fire, she didn’t give up on travel and instead poured her heart into a DIY conversion of a Ram Promaster van.
This van has all the comforts of home, including a shower, a closet that fits her nice clothing, and an oven to cook the healthy vegan meals she loves. The best part of this video tour is Tracey’s sunshine personality! Enjoy!
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She Has a Hidden Closet! Fabulous Van Conversion
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The Black Crane Treehouse in Bremerton, Washington, is the creative genius of Jodi and Shawn, an incredible artsy couple who work as a potter and contractor, respectively. They wanted to build a spot on their property where creatives could stay during an art residency at Rockland Residency. They worked alongside the “powers that be” to create a fully legal tiny house suspended between two 100-year-old trees.
When artists aren’t using it, it’s available to anyone on Airbnb. You can sit on the wrap-around porch and soak in views of the Olympic Mountains. The studio-style interior fits a King-sized bed, which sits beneath a large round window. The home also includes a kitchenette and a luxury wet bath. Enjoy the tour below!
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Treehouse Supported by Two 100-Year-Old Trees
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