Lakeland PBS
❤ Donate
  • Home
  • Support
  • Watch Now
    • Livestream
    • Local Shows
    • Watch Online
    • Schedule
    • Our Channels
    • Webcam
  • Lakeland News
    • News Feed
    • Featured Segments
    • Watch a News Story
    • Watch a Sports Story
  • Shop
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • State Legacy Funding
    • Meetings & Public Filings
    • Education
    • Employment
  • ❤ DONATE

Brainerd Group Striving to End Homelessness Acquires Property for Tiny Houses

Ryan Bowler — Jul. 14 2022
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

The My Neighbor to Love Coalition has a goal of ending homelessness and extreme poverty in the Brainerd Lakes Area. People facing long-term homelessness or housing insecurity need a safe place of increased stability and health to help instill them with a sense of purpose.

“A lot of people are dealt a hard hand, and we just don’t understand,” says Vicky Kinney, executive director of My Neighbor to Love. “People can make a lot of quick judgments, about – ‘well, just get a job’ and ‘it’s your fault’ and ‘you guys are lazy, you’re a bunch of drug addicts,’ and it’s just not the case.”

Children and young adults under the age of 24 make up nearly half the homeless population in the state, making it that much more important that a new positive opportunity is provided for them. A project by the coalition has been designed around three sections of land that have already been purchased between 2nd Street and 3rd Street, and they’re ready for the next step in the building process.

Getting people off of the street and into homes is definitely maximizing the property, which is made possible because the homes are tiny houses with a minimum footprint of 440 square feet each. Getting 50 people off the streets is the first step towards helping them achieve a better life, and doing so would also save taxpayers about $1 million a year.

The community will be called Creekside, and organizers are currently undergoing the process of matching a $17,000 donation to help them break ground.

Lakeland News is member supported content. Please consider supporting Lakeland News today.

Donate Today
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

By — Ryan Bowler

Related Posts

High School Math Teacher Dana Kaiser Named Brainerd Teacher of the Year

Brainerd High School Holds 2nd Annual Warrior Day

Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo to Host Over 150 Vendors This Weekend

Brainerd Public Schools Superintendent Developing New Strategic Plan

  • Program Schedule

Get the free PBS Video App

roku
Apple TV
FireTV
AndroidTV
Google Play Store
Apple Store

Connect with Us

Watch Lakeland PBS Live Stream!

Contact Us

Directions
Submit an Event
Submit a Video or Photo
Problem with the Website
Need to contact us about something else? Please visit our contact us page for more options.

About Us

Lakeland PBS understands the media that people are exposed to make a significant impact on their lives. Our hope is that the six channels we broadcast along with our online presence provide people with media experiences that make a positive impact on their lives.

Lakeland PBS is where you want to be!

108 Grant Ave NE, Bemidji, MN 56601 | 800-292-0922
KAWE Public Profile | KAWB Public Profile | Cable Provider Channel List | Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2023 Lakeland PBS. All Right Reserved.

How would you like to show your support?

Monthly Contribution

One-Time Contribution

Thank-You Gift

I would like to select a thank-you gift

No Gift

Put 100% of my gift towards programming