Community Supported Shelters (CSS) has been experimenting with micro-housing solutions in Eugene, Oregon for nearly four years. During the Occupy Eugene event we were contacted about a single-mother with a child staying at the Occupation Site that didn't have a tent. We quickly looked around our shop for materials so we could build a dry and semi-warm shelter. We gathered a cattle panel, two pallets, plywood, rolls of vinyl, carpet, and bags of insulation. With these materials we made the first Conestoga Hut! Since then we have re-designed the Conestoga hut, built, and sited six more huts with the outpouring of support from eager community volunteers.   The orders for more Conestoga huts continue to come in.

 

This campaign is focused on expanding the CSS volunteer work party tool box.  Supplying volunteers with the appropriate tools they need supports their effectiveness and productivity.   Additionally, it empowers volunteers to take a more active role  assisting the homeless in our community through this unique housing program.

 

By donating to this campaign you can expect to be part of a team creating micro-housing for the people who need it.