Forming Our Cooperative Community Board at Karwick Village: A Call to Action
As we continue building our vision for an affordable cooperative community at Karwick Village, we’ve reached a crucial milestone: forming our first-year cooperative community board. This foundational step will establish the structure that empowers future residents to take part in this board and ensures Karwick Village thrives for future generations. The First-Year Board: Setting the […]
Breaking New Ground: Homeward Bound Villages Celebrates a Milestone in La Porte County
After nine years of dedication, planning, and community support, the community gathered this past Saturday to witness history. Homeward Bound Villages broke ground at Karwick Village, marking a significant step forward for affordable housing in our area. The morning was filled with anticipation as community members gathered at the site of the future Karwick Village. […]
Join Us for the Historic Groundbreaking of Karwick Village, La Porte County’s First Cooperative Housing Community
Our groundbreaking ceremony for Karwick Village, La Porte County’s first-ever affordable housing cooperative, is less than a week away! This landmark project represents a significant step toward addressing our community’s housing needs through an innovative cooperative model. We invite you and our community to join us, local elected officials, and community stakeholders for this event […]
Community Land Trusts: The Foundation of Permanent Affordability at Karwick Village
Finding sustainable solutions for long-term affordable housing presents a significant challenge across the United States. At Homeward Bound Villages, we’ve embraced the Community Land Trust model as the cornerstone of our approach to creating permanently affordable housing at Karwick Village, our first cooperative community. What Is a Community Land Trust? A Community Land Trust is […]
Understanding Cooperative Communities: Karwick Village in Action.
There are many different types of affordable housing solutions and communities. Innovative solutions are constantly being explored to create sustainable, supportive, and empowering living environments. At Karwick Village, we’re excited to introduce the first cooperative community model in La Porte County, a proven approach that transforms how residents interact with their housing and each other. […]
Affordable Housing and Advocacy Resources: Where to Start to Learn About Affordable Housing in Indiana.
Understanding affordable housing can feel like navigating a complex maze of policies, programs, and economic factors if you’re just setting out to learn about this critical topic. The lack of affordable housing touches the lives of countless families and individuals in our community every day. Whether you’re a concerned citizen, local business owner, or someone […]
Community Support Unlocks Next Phase of Affordable Housing Development for Karwick Village
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our affordable housing project, Karwick Village. Thanks to generous funding through the Unity Foundation of La Porte County, supported by the Lilly Endowment’s GIFT VIII program, we have been granted the final piece of funding needed to begin site development and Phase 1 construction of our […]
Building Community Together: Milestone Funding Secured for Karwick Village
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our journey to bring much-needed affordable housing to our community. Through a collaborative effort between La Porte County and Michigan City, we have secured matching funds from the American Rescue Plan, marking a crucial step forward in our mission. “This funding is a testament to our […]
Jimmy Pressel Lends His Expertise to Homeward Bound Villages To Guide Karwick Village Project
We are thrilled to announce an exciting addition to our team that marks a significant step forward in our Karwick Village project. Jimmy Pressel has joined our organization to oversee and provide expert guidance on the construction and site development of our first cooperative community. This announcement comes as we begin to shift into readying […]
Building Hope Together: A Cooperative Solution to the Housing Crisis
Homeward Bound Village was born out of concern within our community from community members recognizing the immediate and ever-present need for affordable housing in La Porte County. While the causes of homelessness are complex, we do know that one of the largest contributing factors is a lack of affordable housing in a community. Homelessness can […]