Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes
Organization Summary
Right now, an undetermined number of people are living outside in the city of Peterborough.
While this makes residents and visitors uncomfortable, it is so much worse for the individuals facing the cold, wind and precipitation that adds another element of uncertainty to their lives.
Just imagine what it’s like for them to face every day with no easy access to a washroom.
Nowhere to safely store their possessions.
Constantly living on edge about their security.
Key Activities
Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes’s Mission / Vision
The Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes (PATH) mission is to provide homes to individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. Residents have the opportunity to share their gifts in this intentional and relational model , supported by those in the wider community, working together to welcome, nurture, heal and serve.
Those currently homeless and their allies form a tiny homes community (or communities).
PATH welcomes sponsors and social enterprise partnerships, undertakes fundraising, reviews applications and ensures the smooth running of the independent, economically-viable community through use of volunteers and staff.
About Us
These stresses erode their chances of getting back on their feet. Without proper sleep, hygiene and nutrition, they simply cannot function at their best. Even a small room with walls and a roof would make all the difference.
You can help give them that security and peace of mind so they can focus on their next steps.
We have built 15 sleeping cabins for this purpose. Now, we need the infrastructure to create a safe community to bring people together to share power, plumbing, garbage disposal and other vital services.
By doing so, we can move people out of tents and bus shelters and into tiny homes where they can lock their doors. They can leave their food and bank records at home without worrying about thefts.
You can donate via Brock Mission’s Canada Helps page. Just make sure you pick PATH from its dropdown menu.
We have the power to change their lives. Then, we can all sleep better.