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SALT LAKE CITY — A new community that gives people a roof over their heads and puts hope in their hearts is now up and running in Utah, following the recent construction of dozens of tiny homes for those recovering from homelessness.
Jacobsen Construction and dozens of other community organizations have donated their expertise, time and resources to The Other Side Village, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people regain housing stability, to make this new community of tiny homes a reality.
“You can feel just what a special place this is,” said Preston Cochrane, CEO of The Other Side Village. “For people who have spent over 10 years, on average, living on the streets — many who have lost hope or lost purpose — this gives them a second chance and gives them a way to rebuild their life.”
The 60 tiny homes of The Other Side Village, each of them 400 square feet or less in size, are located just north of Indiana Avenue and immediately west of Redwood Road in Salt Lake City. These units are made available at deeply affordable monthly rates. Eligible residents are Utahns experiencing chronic homelessness who have completed a six-month preparatory course offered by The Other Side Village and who are sober.
“Homelessness is a deeply challenging issue, and we believe The Other Side Village is engaged in a really important effort,” said Gary Ellis, president and CEO of Jacobsen Construction. “We applaud all those in the community who worked together on this and have given people an opportunity to bounce back from homelessness and move forward in their lives. The people of Jacobsen are grateful and proud to have participated in this special undertaking.”
Cochrane said he appreciates Jacobsen for its heartfelt commitment to the success of the new tiny home community, and its support of the vision and values of The Other Side Village.
“Our partnership with Jacobsen is special,” he said. “We’re here to help our brothers and sisters who have really given up on life. It’s partners like Jacobsen who allow us to do that.”
To learn more about the tiny homes that are helping people overcome chronic homelessness, visit www.theothersidevillage.com.