Community Roots Collaborative is a non-profit located in Vancouver, Washington that develops permanent, affordable, tiny homes for the unsettled residents of Clark County. They recognize that homelessness and affordable housing continue to be issues in our community. C-Roots uses a community-based approach that ensures a permanent and safe-home is the start of a transformative process. Their network helps deliver wrap-around services with the goal of helping people move forward in their lives from homelessness.
Community Roots Collaborative was formed in 2017, and today it consists of a group of community members from all walks of life. They currently have 2 communities of tiny-homes up and running. Fruit Valley Terrace was their first development, with 21 tiny homes for those who have been homeless and a recovery home that serves individuals overcoming drug and alcohol dependencies. The second tiny home neighborhood is O Street, this includes 7 two-bedroom homes put into place in July, along with a former church that has been retrofitted for group-living that houses 11 individuals in partnership with Xchange Recovery.
All the tiny homes range from 300-600 square feet in size and come with a kitchen, full bath, bedroom, and washer/dryer. Every square inch of space is used strategically with intention. Residents who live below the 30% median income line are brought in on a referral basis from local non-profit agencies. In order to eliminate burdens at the entry process the rentals do not require a rental history background or deposits. To eliminate costly utilities each home has solar panels on the roof. Wrap-around services are offered on-site to help residents, some of which include medical/mental/dental health services, education assistance, job training and employment search, financial planning and rehabilitation assistance, and many more!
C-Roots couldn’t do the work it does without the help of community members. They accept donations of gently used kitchen tools, furniture, pantry items, and household goods and are always looking for volunteers. To learn more about volunteering and donations, visit their website at c-roots.org. A great way to support this important nonprofit is by referring someone to Davidson Insurance in the month of October. All referrals in October will generate a $25 donation to Community Roots Collaborative!
Community Roots is hosting an event on October 10 from 3 to 5 pm at 3600 O Street to invite the community to see the newest tiny homes. Stop by to see what is new at C-Roots.
Refer a friend, family member, colleague, or local business for their free, no-obligation quote to support this worthy nonprofit!
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