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1.1.3 Shepherd Shelter - Passive Solar - DIY Kit for the Homeless
In Development
5’ x 8’ – 40 sq/ft (est $1500)– Amish made temporary shelter - Flat pack DIY kit. Easy to assemble or remove in 2 hours on a treated deck frame or concrete pad. Can also be used as a camper with the specially designed light weight trailer kit. Also designed for gutter connecting another unit for additional space. Can be implemented in a planned tiny house community or installed by churches or individuals as an accessory use structure. Available with R- 10 insulation, 100 watt solar electric/charger/20ah battery, rain water collection, solar shower, 12v light/fan/water pump. Can also be used as a greenhouse. Call for installation cost in your area. There are an estimated 650,000 homeless in the US. (Likely a low estimate). With inflation, daily border entries, a reported shortage of 7 million housing units, and a lack of affordable housing – does this ever end? How many people are near homeless and could just use a hand up for a short period of time? Sounds like the new normal or getting worse. Let’s provide a temporary solution to help the housing challenged feel more secure, have a little more comfort, and maybe a little more hope for a brighter future?
Optional extras:
Insulation kit–($250) double ½” foam with air gap and radiant barrier. (1.5” wool insulation blankets also available)
Auxiliary tent frame – ($150) 5 ft. wide x 7 ft. tall. Can be used as extra living area, temporary shower/bath, under cover storage, etc.
100 watt solar panel/charger/20ah battery–($125) For phone charging, head lamp, small fan, water pump
Rechargeable head lamp, 3” foam mattress, 12 volt fan –($80) For added comfort and security
Rain water collection/ Solar hot water kit –($180) Includes rain barrel, pex tubing, 12 volt pump
Aluminum transport trailer – (In Development) 2000 lb. rated trailer. Turn your tiny shelter into an RV. Also designed to install on a low cost Harbor Freight Trailer.
Note: To lower shipping cost the following items are not supplied with the kit – Framing lumber and OSB Flooring Currently available from big box lumber stores for approximately $105
Taking orders. Send a text or e-mail with your name and/or the name of your organization. Tell us what equipment you want. How and where you will use it, and how many people will benefit. We will work to connect you with an investor/donor to cover one half of the cost. We offer a 5 year buy back option. Donations appreciated. 100% will be spent on the homeless. Contact - Mark Fisher, Director Harvest Chapel Mission Inc. (501C-3 non-profit since 2004) Cell 443-424-3043