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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meet New Homeward Bound Village Board Member Dale Cooper
As we kick off 2025, a year that will undoubtedly be a historic year for our organization, we want to publicly welcome a new addition to the Homeward Bound Villages Board of Directors, Ms. Dale Cooper. As an organization that is growing sustainably, we actively look for committed community members to champion our cause and […]
A Warm Home for the Holidays: Building Hope in La Porte County
This winter, as many of us gather in warm homes with our families, nearly half of our La Porte County neighbors face a vastly different reality. They’re making impossible choices between paying heating bills or buying groceries, between rent or medicine, between basic necessities, or having a stable place to call home. Think about what […]
Following a Decade of Housing Advocacy: John Vander Wagen, A Founding Member’s Reflection
As one of the founding members of Homeward Bound Villages, Mr. John Vander Wagen is preparing to step down after nearly a decade of dedicated service; we sat down with him to reflect on his journey, the challenges faced, and his hopes for the future of affordable housing in our community. When asked about his […]
The Hidden Struggle: Housing Insecurity During the Holiday Season
For many families in La Porte County, the joy of the holiday season is overshadowed by a constant worry that affects nearly every aspect of their lives: housing insecurity. Did you know that 46.6% of La Porte County residents spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs, a threshold that financial experts consider […]