The Idea

Humanity is Greater Than Money (HGTM) is built on a simple belief: homelessness is not caused by personal failure, but by broken systems. Solving it requires more than temporary shelters—it requires permanent housing, structure, dignity, and opportunity.

HGTM proposes a phased Tiny Home Village model designed to help individuals and families stabilize their lives in a safe, supportive, and sustainable environment.

At the core of the model is permanent housing without arbitrary eviction, paired with clear expectations and individualized support. Residents are not removed for inability to pay or for setbacks such as relapse. Instead, they are supported through structured accountability, graduated interventions, and personalized plans focused on long-term stability.

The village is intentionally designed to serve a mix of single adults, single parents with children, and small families, providing private, durable tiny homes—each with its own bathroom and kitchenette. Layouts emphasize privacy, safety, and family cohesion while fostering community and mutual support.

To promote long-term sustainability, the model integrates on-site food production, resident employment, and community-based enterprises. These elements are not designed for immediate profit, but to reduce operating costs, build job skills, and create meaningful pathways toward independence. Energy efficiency and renewable power are incorporated gradually to improve resilience and cost stability over time.

The project is developed in carefully sequenced phases, beginning with a limited pilot designed to validate operations, outcomes, and costs before expanding. This approach reduces risk, respects public and philanthropic capital, and allows the model to be refined using real-world data.

HGTM is not a short-term program. It is a long-term, scalable approach to addressing homelessness—one that prioritizes stability, accountability, and human dignity while remaining realistic about cost and execution.

For those interested in the full details—including the pilot scope, financial modeling, timelines, outcomes, and risk management—the complete Phase 1 plan is available below.