I truly believe the Lord sent me there for a reason… to make hast in building homes for the homeless. This is the reason for the TOJ Homeless Project. We host events, raise awareness and funds, to purchase 20 plus acres to build tiny homes for homeless veterans, single moms, and age-out youth.(add space) As an event/marketing artist, I use my passion to fuel my desire to fulfill my destiny to build Tiny Home Ecovillage Communities for the homeless. Your seed/support, belief in the cause allows us to keep going… This is the reason we host jazz benefit events.
We truly believe in the potential of these individuals within these communities, (the Villagers) to find solutions that are driven by heart, not profit. How can we live high-quality, low-impact lifestyles that heal and restore, rather than destroy our environments? How can we give back rather than take more?
Small lifestyle changes like growing and eating healthy food, using renewable energy resources, recycling, gifting, sharing, or reaching out to a neighbor, can all be starting points.
Move down – Self-Governed:
These TOJ Villages will be self-governed, meaning residents use the democratic process to make decisions about how the community is operated and managed. A contract with the City of Dallas will regulate how the site may be used, and a Community Agreement and Village Manual outlines internal policies and procedures. TOJ Villages provides ongoing oversight and support. Each week residents will be expected to complete *10 volunteer hours* and attend the weekly village meeting.
During these meetings, residents discuss issues of common interest and vote on policies and procedures for operating and managing their Village, providing a sense of belonging.
