Tiny home villages pop up for LA's homeless: 'They saved my life'

ABC News' Will Carr reports on Los Angeles’ newest initiative to provide security and shelter for the homeless through villages of tiny homes.

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[hope.oo]

I rather have a tiny home community near the park than homeless people sleeping next to highways and in ally’s.

[randomguy]

whoever started this project deserves a noble peace prize

[middleclassic]

This is a HUGE step in the right direction! So much more of this is needed.

[helenbradford]

They need to have this program in every state.

[j.t.]

I cannot describe how I feel right now, I've wanted something like this to happen for so long and I'm stunned to finally see it.

[kolbyjackcorgi]

There was a guy years ago who made these for homeless in LA, and the city seized and damaged them. He deserves credit. His videos are somewhere on YouTube.

[greenbird]

"...this is un-American... our veterans, our kids, living on the streets - this is not who we are...". I've been saying the same thing for years. It's wonderful to see how hard people are working to address all the issues of homelessness - it takes more than just a roof over people's heads to help them rebuild their lives. In the long run this will help every American, and the country as a whole.

[thebeermaster]

I love when people say, "We want to help them, just not here." Thanks for showing your true colors.

[cpyicrw]

I literally prayed for someone to do something like this for people. We are all we have. We can’t give up on humanity.

[iheartlilly]

The fact they can wash their clothes and have a place to feel safe The mind can now start processing things to move on to their next chapter. I am so happy about this.

[toni]

Give a person a home and a dash of hope and they start to want to better themseves. They can regain a bit of pride in their own self worth which is a massive motivator to living a happy steady life. Well done on the tiny homes project LA.

[calledtobeadaughterofzion]

God bless all who supported and helped finance these tiny homes. Not only have you given veterans and Americans hope, but your community looks beautiful, and you will be blessed beyond measure. More states should do the same. Thank you so much for your kindness.

[nickkingofearth]

This is so much better than having tents throughout the city, and seems like people can actually get help. Hope LA makes way more of these, the city has been dragging its feet in combatting homelessness for too long

[alwaysbekindlove]

Thank you for giving people dignity. Eventually this goodwill will come back. God sees even the smallest act of kindness and rewards those who love.

[patriciamoore]

This is so wonderful. I pray blessings to the man that is so caring for the homeless

[antonbaldwin]

This tiny home project is just fantastic to see. It's what people need - HOPE. Like they stated in the report; when people are living on the streets they are just surviving, and that's all the they can focus on during that stage. Providing Tiny homes gives people a chance to focus forward and start to build their future again. I not sure why everyone can't understand that, and also think what has happened to the homeless could happen to anyone in life. Nothing is for sure or guaranteed in life, but if we take care of each other, and come together then anything is possible to overcome eventually.

[daliacanseco]

For many years LA didn't accept these tiny homes, I'm glad they finally open up to more options and are being productive! ❣

[roseguyler]

If you have ever been homeless you know that this place would make you feel ontop of the world. Never take for granted the small things in life.

[forevercatrina]

I was homeless sleeping on a bus stop at night with 4 little kids so this is amazing💙This can happen to anyone.

[lyrehlife]

This is so wonderful. Thank you for being kind and compassionate.