Sacred Settlement

Come and See!

Our tiny home community, Sacred Settlement Open Door, is part of a growing effort to use church properties to address the root causes of chronic homelessness. We have partnered with another organization, Settled, and a half-dozen other churches from different denominations to provide more than just housing — we offer a way of life.

Over the next two years, we, in partnership with other churches and community members, are working on designing and building this community. There will be twelve tiny homes at Sacred Settlement Open Door. Eight homes are for people who have experienced chronic homelessness. Four homes are for people who haven't experienced homelessness but desire to be an intentional neighbor with everyone in the tiny home community.

For more information on the full community model and a movement to use church land for tiny homes, visit Settled.org. If you're interested in learning more about Sacred Settlement Open Door, or want to partner with us in our efforts, please email us at rlarson@thedoor.org.

Key Elements
• Intentional neighbors: People who willingly change their lifestyle to live life alongside formerly homeless neighbors
• Permanent homes: Small, simple homes are gathered together to provide safety and help promote community
• Cultivated places: The homes are placed on religious land that is carefully adapted to meet the needs of the community
•.Purposeful work: Everyone in the community shares in the labor and is compensated fairly for their work
• Supportive friends: Each person has one or more helpers to navigate services and to be supported with friendships

Want to get involved?

Email Rose Larson if you'd like to get involved. rlarson@thedoor.org