The Hidden Face of the Housing Crisis: Why La Porte County Needs Affordable Housing Now
In La Porte County, many of our neighbors are struggling with a burden that affects every aspect of their lives: the lack of affordable housing. According to the La Porte County Vibrant Communities Study and the Indiana Housing Dashboard, 48.3% of La Porte County renters spend more than 30% of their household income on rent. […]
A Month in the Life: The Reality of Being Rent-Burdened in La Porte County
Today, we want to give a fictionalized account of what many of our neighbors in La Porte County face on a monthly basis. The truth is this account is representative of so many of our neighbors in our communities across La Porte County. We hope that this illustrates the struggles that individuals are facing in […]
The Hidden Housing Crisis in La Porte County: Why Affordable Housing is a Basic Human Right
In La Porte County, a silent crisis is evident. Many of our neighbors are struggling with a burden that affects every aspect of their lives: the lack of affordable housing. This challenge is not unique to La Porte County, but it is alarming to see the number of residents that are impacted by this issue. […]
The Power of Partnership: Building Affordable Housing Together in La Porte County
At Homeward Bound Villages, we firmly believe that solving the affordable housing crisis in La Porte County isn’t just our mission—it’s a community endeavor. As we reflect on our journey and the progress we’ve made, we’re filled with gratitude for the strategic partnerships that have been instrumental in working to bring our vision to life. […]
An Interview with John Vander Wagen, Homeward Bound Co-Founder
Today we are honored and delighted to introduce our co-founder John Vander Wagen who working in coordination with Leigh Coburn has founded Homeward Bound Villages. We had the opportunity to ask John some questions about how Homeward Bound Villages came to be the goal of the organization is. John’s interview is below. Can you tell […]