Here’s an example of how builders get engaged with community using their skills, know how, and resources to support community endeavors. One of Smart Growth Seattle’s founders, Dan Duffus, was instrumental in putting together a microhousing project for Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission. The Union Gospel Mission is a faith based organization working to prevent homelessness. Here’s their mission statement:

We provide emergency care and long-term recovery services to hurting and homeless people in Seattle. We’ll serve, rescue and transform those in need until we’ve solved the root causes of poverty and homelessness.

Now some might take issue with the Christian orientation of the organization, but many faith based organizations of different kinds focus on reducing the impacts of homelessness and strive to eliminate it. These organizations are an important part of trying to solve the problems of homelessness and poverty.

Take a look at the video. It’s an example of how together builders and organizations working on homelessness can collaborate to make progress toward housing all levels of income in our city.