Alberta based, Serenity Acres Tiny Homes has taken notice of the economic struggles in our province and how it is affecting Alberta residents being able to provide the most basic of needs to their families. So, they decided to step up in a way that only they could do.
Located just outside Calgary, Ashley and Mark started building tiny homes because of the ever increasing cost of owning homes, renting, increasing consumer debt and economic uncertainty. “In this day and age, it’s not uncommon for people to live from paycheque to paycheque or to live at home with their parents into their 30s. Homes are being built bigger every year and the prices are out of reach to so many. There is another way to achieve financial freedom and home ownership and the tiny house movement proves that. We are 2 passionate guys who take great pride in building a home for you and/or your family”, says the ambitious team.
These tiny homes are supplied with all the comforts of standard, larger homes but are sized to fit these smaller spaces. Heated with a space heater that can be electric or gas, company fridges that are electric or electric/propane, skylights that can be either fixed or vented, propane or electric tankless water heater, composting or incinerating toilet, countertop burners, IKEA cabinets and storage and many other modern conveniences – just on a much smaller scale.
Of course, even a tiny house requires money so that is why Ashley and Mark took the route of crowdfunding to enlist the help of others to share their skills to a family in need in Alberta. Using Go Fund Me, a popular crowdfunding website, they have launched a campaign looking for help. “We are looking to raise money to build an 18′ Tiny House for a family in need here in Alberta, Canada. If all goes well we will run another one in the future for all across Canada, but for now we are focusing close to home as we are well aware of the current economic troubles Alberta faces with a fast rising rate of unemployment and uncertainty. This Tiny House will be awarded to the person or family that needs it the most, so send us your story and tell us why you should win this Tiny House and what it would mean to you or your family. Keep in mind this is for people who don’t own their own home, have lost jobs, on the verge of homelessness, or are homeless, lost house to fire, bankrupt, etc. Must be a Canadian citizen and an Alberta resident to qualify – we also encourage First Nation people to apply and become involved as well”, they explain.
This home will be 18′ in length and will be ready for full time living, even in the coldest and harshest conditions Alberta can dish out. It will be setup for off grid living as well as standard utility hookups and will be able to sleep 1-4 people.
“The money will be used to purchase the materials and labour required to build this home from scratch to completion. Just as soon as we are able to receive the necessary funds, we will start this project and post weekly updates with photos to show our progress,” adds the inspired duo.
They have set a goal of $40,000 and at the time of this article, no funds have been raised. If you are interested in donating to the campaign, please visit www.gofundme.com/tinyhouseliving
