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What Homeward Bound Villages Will Give to You When You Volunteer with Us and How Your Time Makes a Difference.
Are you looking for a way to make a real impact in La Porte County? Do you want to develop new skills, meet amazing people,

A Decade of Dedication: How One Engineer’s Vision is Shaping Our Community
It’s often said that it takes a village to build a home. For Homeward Bound Villages, that village includes some extraordinary individuals who go above

Building Together: The Power of Partnerships in Affordable Housing
At Homeward Bound Villages, we believe that creating affordable housing isn’t just about bricks and mortar—it’s about building a stronger, more inclusive community After all,

The Invisible Crisis: My Struggle to Find Affordable Housing in La Porte County
This is a fictionalized account sharing what many of our neighbors face in our community when searching for affordable housing in La Porte County. We

An Open Letter to Local Area Contractors: Join Us in Building Karwick Villages and Bringing Innovative Affordable Housing to La Porte County.
Dear Valued Contractors of Northwest Indiana, We stand at a crucial juncture in our journey to bring cooperative community and affordable housing to La Porte

Building Dreams: A Look at Karwick Village: A Contractor Partner Wanted!
Karwick Village stands on the brink of becoming a reality, poised to transform the landscape of affordable housing in La Porte County. Our vision is

From Concept to Community: The Evolving Impact of Homeward Bound Villages in La Porte County
When we first conceived Homeward Bound Villages (HBV), we envisioned more than just buildings; we saw a thriving community where affordable housing and cooperative living

Homeward Bound Villages: Key Takeaways from Our Affordable Housing Journey
Over the past six weeks, we’ve had the pleasure of introducing Homeward Bound Villages to our community, and we’re thrilled by the warm reception we’ve

Affordable Housing: A Shared Responsibility for a Stronger Community
In La Porte County, the affordable housing crisis isn’t just a problem for those directly affected – it’s a challenge that impacts our entire community.

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.

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

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: