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Housing Crisis 101: Starting Our Journey Through America’s Affordable Housing Emergency
At Homeward Bound Villages, education and advocacy for affordable housing are important to us. Today, we launch a four-part series exploring the housing crisis: its

The Reveal You’ve Been Waiting For: The Karwick Village Apartment Kitchens
After months of careful planning and design selection, we’re beyond excited to give you the first look at what will become the heart of the

Help Us Build the Heart of Our Community: The Karwick Village Community Center
The time has come to turn our vision into reality. After months of planning, dreaming, and research, we’re thrilled to officially launch our fundraising campaign

Together We Build: The Karwick Village Community Center
Karwick Village is moving ahead with the key elements of La Porte County’s first rental cooperative community. Two of our residential buildings are moving closer

The Karwick Village Board Forms: Another Important Milestone for Karwick Village
Since our groundbreaking earlier this year, we have focused on all of the physical building happening at Karwick Village. As foundations were poured and framing

100 Posts Strong: Homeward Bound Villages Celebrates a Community Resource for Affordable Housing Solutions
Today marks a meaningful milestone for Homeward Bound Villages: our 100th blog post dedicated to affordable housing advocacy and education. But this isn’t just about

Who Will Live at Karwick Village: An Example of Future Residents
With applications for Karwick Village opening up shortly, one question we are receiving frequently is, “Who is Karwick Village for?” The simplest answer is that

August Karwick Village Construction Update
As we roll into August, we have some exciting construction updates to share with you all about Karwick Village. Our team is hard at work

The Homeward Bound Villages Blog: A Vital Resource in the Conversation About Affordable Housing
If you’re new to our blog, you might wonder why we dedicate so much time and energy to writing about affordable housing. The answer is

Collaboration Environment: Our Experience at Prosperity Indiana’s Regional LaPorte Gathering
Last week, our team had the privilege of attending the La Porte regional meeting hosted by Prosperity Indiana, where nonprofit organizations, for-profit, and government entities

The Affordable Housing Emergency in La Porte County: A Call for Urgent Action
La Porte County is not alone in an overall housing shortage, but more immediately, we have an affordable housing crisis. This is a nationwide trend,

The Housing Crisis in Indiana: Why Affordable Rentals Are More Critical Than Ever
Working families in La Porte County continue to face an impossible choice between paying rent and meeting basic needs, such as food and healthcare. New