A three-day building blitz this week brought together local builders and trades to put up the first eight of Project Tiny Hope’s tiny homes at 21 Kains St.

Hope really is on the way.

A three-day building blitz this week brought together local builders and trades to put up the first eight of Project Tiny Hope’s tiny homes at 21 Kains St.

A whirlwind of work got under way at daybreak Tuesday and was to wrap up at sundown Thursday.

Joining on site were Wastell Homes, Collier Homes, Winmar Construction, MP Custom Homes, Mark Thomas, DHP Homes, Woodfield Design and Build, and many other civic-minded contributors, alongside Doug Tarry Homes, which, with YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin and Sanctuary Homes is a lead of Project Tiny Hope.

Check out the YW’s social media for daily updates. (and applause like this comment from Virginia Smith: “This shows me how great of a community St. Thomas really has. This is such a great project. It will be much appreciated by those that get to live in one of these Tiny homes. Thank you to all that made this possible.”)

The blitz, in a word, is amazing.

“We are overwhelmed by the dedication of so many builders interested in participating in our blitz build this month,” Lindsay Rice, YW executive director, beams in a release.

“It truly demonstrates the compassion, generosity and grit that our community proudly showcases.”

In just three days, crews from each of these local builders were to put up walls, add plumbing, electrical, insulation, paint finishes and cabinetry to the eight bungalows, the YW says.

Each home has a full kitchen, bathroom, laundry, private bedroom and living room, which the YW says will provide dignity and comfort to a tenant.

Project Tiny Hope is creating a new neighbourhood on the former Elgin Handles industrial lands to meet a need for supportive housing in the community. A mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom rental units will accommodate adults, youth and families, with a program house offering gathering spaces, meeting rooms and a collective learning kitchen accessible to all residents.

A display house also under construction on the property is expected to open this fall.

To learn more, or to donate – they are halfway to a $14-million goal with hopes of federal funding on the way – click thru........

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