Ours is a society that's profoundly miseducated about the homeless.
For some reason, many people believe that the homeless have somehow earned their nomadic lifestyle — or that they deserve it. The fact of the matter is that many homeless people are veterans, mentally ill, runaways from abusive households, or struggling with addiction.
These circumstances are usually beyond their control. Watch this PSA on how the public view the homeless people, and afterwards, check out this video about how one man changed the life of a panhandler (because you'll surely need cheering up after that PSA).
In the United States, there are 610,042 homeless people according to the 2013 Annual Homeless Assessment Report.
However, thanks to artist Gregory Lincoln Kloehn, hopefully there are fewer today.
Kloehn realized two things: that the homeless were real people who needed empathy, and that he could do something about it. That's all it takes.
The artist's project was inspired by him wondering what really made a home.
"Just trying to break down what the home can be. What is it? What the components are… What do you need? Is it toilets and a kitchen and a roof? Or is it location? Or is it a house that expresses yourself? I don't know. I think for everyone it's a little bit different," he said.
To see how Gregory Lincoln Kloehn is making homes for the homeless, watch the video below.
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Kloehn gathers materials that have been tossed away, like pallets, containers, dumpsters, and other forms of trash.
He snagged this cup holder from an old car.
He then constructs homes. Each one made of unique parts, each one completely different from the next.
The results are pretty incredible!
This tiny home is fit for anyone with a minimalist lifestyle. Just check out the side cart of the bicycle. Notice anything peculiar?
Yep, these stunning homes are composed entirely of found materials, but still they have some pretty cool amenities.
Watch the video below to see how Kloehn makes these incredible tiny houses!
