Exciting news for Tampa Bay – the city’s “Hope Cottages” are now open and welcoming their first residents!
- These tiny homes, measuring just 64 square feet, provide essential amenities like a bed, air conditioning, heating, and storage space.
- Built to withstand Category 5 hurricane-force winds, they offer safety and security to those experiencing homelessness.
- Tampa collaborated with Catholic Charities to make this initiative possible, aiming to transition individuals from homelessness to self-sufficiency and permanent housing.
Involved in the project, Lou Ricardo explains that the goal is to move people from homelessness to self-sufficiency and permanent housing, identifying problems and maximizing opportunities for success.
New cottages helping to cut down on homelessness in Tampa #Spiritual #Catholicism [Video] Weeks after Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill preventing homeless individuals from sleeping in most public spaces, the Tampa HOPE Village opened nearly 100 tiny … https://t.co/JI9guZhP0I
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With 20 to 30 people set to move in each week, these cottages mark a significant step in addressing homelessness in Tampa. Catholic Charities’ Tampa Hope initiative, which began with tents in December 2021, now boasts a total of 225 beds, offering hope and stability to those in need.
