ABOUT THE TINY VILLAGE
The Tiny Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Knoxville, TN. We are working to build shelter for the unhoused and housing-insecure neighbors in our community.
The Tiny Village aims to build micro-housing transitional shelters for those currently experiencing homelessness.
Guiding Values
Housing First
We exist to bridge the often insurmountable gap of unsheltered houselessness and conventional housing through inclusive, cost-effective housing options. In order to address the variety of issues of those experiencing houselessness, we must first provide shelter.
Community Building
One of the biggest contributing factors of homelessness is a lack of community. We exist to build democratic, self governing communities, allowing community members to have a voice. This gives community members a sense of ownership in which the village thrives.
Meeting Needs
We believe all people, regardless of race, sexual identity/orientation, sobriety, or age deserve shelter, food, safety, and belonging. We work to meet the needs of our community members by providing basic necessities to those living unsheltered, as well as creating tiny home villages and transitional sleeping pod communities.
Collaborative Initiative
There are many organizations throughout Knoxville working to address the needs of our unhoused neighbors. We plan to work with existing organizations, linking people with resources so that our community receives all the care that they require.
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WHAT WE ARE DOING
Our first project is Iredell Village.
Our first village will be located on Iredell Ave, in the Mechanicsville area of Knoxville. Tiny homes will be equipped with a small bathroom and a kitchenette. The tiny homes will be supplemented by a larger community space that will include a kitchen, workspace, and laundry facilities. Residents will have access to a full time case manager, who will assist residents in overcoming any issues that have contributed to their experience of homelessness.
BUILD THE VILLAGE
We can't do it without you.
