BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A temporary housing development in Oildale designed to help fight homelessness is bringing new meaning to the word “Hope.”
The “Hope on Hart” Tiny Homes Village is open and filling up fast, providing immediate housing to dozens of people previously on the streets.
Arturo Mendez is one of 69 residents of Hope on Hart Tiny Homes Village on East Roberts Lane.
“The streets are bad, I won’t lie,” said Mendez.
Mendez is one of 69 residents of “Hope on Hart” Tiny Homes Village on East Roberts Lane. Mendez was on the streets for about three months before moving into his tiny home. Now, he is moving out to start a new job and into permanent housing.
“For me, I needed this help to get back on my feet. This was a lot of help,” said Mendez.
The tiny homes are not a long-term solution but a stepping stone to more stable housing. Mendez is a prime example, but with food, laundry services, and a roof over their heads, the hope is that more will transition from the streets to a new life of stability.