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Karwick Village Construction Update: Solid Progress Underground and Above
Spring has been a season of steady progress at the Karwick Village site! Since breaking ground in March, our contractors have been working diligently, and
Creating Community Through Green Spaces: An Interview with Dominic Yanke
Green spaces in affordable housing communities aren’t just about aesthetics; they’re about health, community building, and environmental stewardship. At Karwick Village, our intentional green space
The Science Behind Our Green Space Commitment at Karwick Village
With construction well underway at Karwick Village, we would like to take a moment to discuss the green spaces at Karwick Village. Homeward Bound Village’s
Fundraiser Update: Framing Futures as a Community
We’re three weeks into our impactful fundraising campaign, and we’re excited to share some incredible progress with you! Where We Stand Today So far, our
A Conversation on Housing Equality and Justice with Nancy Nichols
We sat down with Nancy Nichols, a longtime Homeward Bound Villages board member and Reverend of First United Methodist Church of Michigan City, to discuss
Understanding Housing Equality and Housing Justice: A Guide to Understanding These Concepts
As advocates for affordable housing, we often hear the terms “housing equality” and “housing justice” in community conversations. Today, we aim to define these concepts
Framing Futures & Building Dreams at Karwick Village
Earlier this week, we shared a construction update featuring updates on our groundwork at Karwick Village. Before long, we will be framing out the first
Karwick Village: A Construction Update (May 2025)
It seems like just yesterday, members of the community, donors, and supporters gathered on rare sunny Spring morning to help us break ground at Karwick
Bringing Accessory Dwelling Units to La Porte County: An Innovative Solution for Affordable Housing in our Community
In La Porte County and across most of the United States, affordable housing is a growing concern and becoming an ever more urgent issue to
Rethinking La Porte County’s Zoning Laws: A Path to Affordable Housing in Our Communities
Like much of the nation, La Porte County, Indiana, is facing a growing affordable housing crisis that requires immediate attention and thoughtful policy reform. As
Cooperative Living: A Fresh Perspective on Affordable Housing
If you’ve been following our blog for a while, you’ll know that we often discuss cooperative living. But what exactly does “cooperative living” mean, and
The Beginning of the Karwick Village Co-Operative Community: Forming the Karwick Village Co-operative and Board
With construction now underway and our team working with the Notre Dame Community Development Law Clinic this past spring, we have the beginning of what