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These structures cost $570 for the supplies, building materials and transportation. I am trying to raise enough money to build 4 additional units for the homeless people in my community ❤
The first unit was for a disabled, 59-year-old homeless man who is living on the sidewalk downtown Santa Cruz, California. Sadly, he is confined to a wheelchair; one of the wheels is broke with the bearings falling out. He is very nice, genuine, respectful and polite. He explains he doesn't want to live in the homeless tent camps because he doesn't do drugs, doesn't want to be around drugs, and since he has COPD, he also has congestive heart failure and very concerned about contracting COVID-19 and dying. This structure will help protect him as cases surge and also keep him warm, dry and safe through the winter months. It will provide him with privacy, dignity and the security he deserves.
This pilot project sets a positive example, encourages our global transition toward minimalism, and sustainability. Thankfully, it will be built from sustainable sources Forest Stewardship Council [FSC] certified lumber and recycled scrap wood. I will incorporate non-toxic insulation, a composition of compressed recycled material. The structure will be covered in plywood and painted silver. The front door will open vertically to protect the entrance from rain and it will have the ability to lock. I've secured several optimal locations for the other units. I took careful consideration in deciding the size and design of the structure for a multitude of reasons. Future models were redesigned with only plywood as an exoskeleton to reduce the amount of lumber needed, lower the environmental impact, reduce unit cost, and expedite the assembling time. The new versions also incorporate a triangular tinted window, solar panel on the roof and NASA [invented] insulated paint. Eventually, the design schematics will be open source on the new website.
I have a decade of construction experience, the tools necessary and location to build the structure. Here are the current cost estimates.
4.5 sheets of 4'x8' plywood $225
1 solar panel with USB outlet $35
1 tinted window $11
1 NASA insulation paint additive $10
1 heavy-duty door lock mount $40
4 solid metal wheels $28
3 security hinges $10
40 L brackets $20
2 caulking and sealant putty $10
1 white primer paint $11
1 silver paint $15
2 paint roller, brush and tray $10
50 bolts, nuts and screws $20
3 eye bolt, chain and lock $30
1 U-Haul truck rental $45
10% extra because Go Fund Me takes over 10% from donations $50
The first unit was for a disabled, 59-year-old homeless man who is living on the sidewalk downtown Santa Cruz, California. Sadly, he is confined to a wheelchair; one of the wheels is broke with the bearings falling out. He is very nice, genuine, respectful and polite. He explains he doesn't want to live in the homeless tent camps because he doesn't do drugs, doesn't want to be around drugs, and since he has COPD, he also has congestive heart failure and very concerned about contracting COVID-19 and dying. This structure will help protect him as cases surge and also keep him warm, dry and safe through the winter months. It will provide him with privacy, dignity and the security he deserves.
This pilot project sets a positive example, encourages our global transition toward minimalism, and sustainability. Thankfully, it will be built from sustainable sources Forest Stewardship Council [FSC] certified lumber and recycled scrap wood. I will incorporate non-toxic insulation, a composition of compressed recycled material. The structure will be covered in plywood and painted silver. The front door will open vertically to protect the entrance from rain and it will have the ability to lock. I've secured several optimal locations for the other units. I took careful consideration in deciding the size and design of the structure for a multitude of reasons. Future models were redesigned with only plywood as an exoskeleton to reduce the amount of lumber needed, lower the environmental impact, reduce unit cost, and expedite the assembling time. The new versions also incorporate a triangular tinted window, solar panel on the roof and NASA [invented] insulated paint. Eventually, the design schematics will be open source on the new website.
I have a decade of construction experience, the tools necessary and location to build the structure. Here are the current cost estimates.
4.5 sheets of 4'x8' plywood $225
1 solar panel with USB outlet $35
1 tinted window $11
1 NASA insulation paint additive $10
1 heavy-duty door lock mount $40
4 solid metal wheels $28
3 security hinges $10
40 L brackets $20
2 caulking and sealant putty $10
1 white primer paint $11
1 silver paint $15
2 paint roller, brush and tray $10
50 bolts, nuts and screws $20
3 eye bolt, chain and lock $30
1 U-Haul truck rental $45
10% extra because Go Fund Me takes over 10% from donations $50