Tiny Homes
A Bridge for Fullerton’s Underhoused
Our Cause
We are working to support our underhoused FSD families by providing them with the comfort of their own home.
● Under 600 square feet
● Built on foundation/trailer
● Can house 1-4 people
● Environmentally friendly
● Offers the comforts of a traditional
home while providing all the
necessities.
What are Tiny Homes?
● Built on a trailer
● Plans by Ana White
● Nicolas Jr High Woodshop II
students project
● Final location:
○ Orangethorpe Campus at
the new Community Center
Our FSD Tiny Home
Our FSD Tiny Home’s Mission
● Designed to be a turnkey home for an
underhoused FSD family.
○ 191 FSD families categorized as
underhoused
● Case manager assigned to the family
○ Help in finding work
○ Provide access to health care,
essential needs, and more.
● Temporary solution for the family.
The Future of Our Project
● Our hope is to create a community of tiny
houses modeled after other cities
○ Austin, Texas Tiny Home Village (NY Times link)
○ El Centro, Lotus Living Tiny Home Project Under
the HCD Homekey Program (HCD CA link)
● Community and fellowship are essential
for smooth transitioning
How Tiny Homes will help the Homeless
● Temporary home with the basic necessities.
○ Serves as bridge from the streets to a home.
○ Our FSD Tiny Home provides a case manager and support. ● Reduces the amount of homeless people in Fullerton
○ Through affordable housing and a support system.
● Provides a community of resources and support for families.
HCD Lawsuit Presents Opportunities for Fullerton
● Adopt a compliant housing element
○ By November 5, 2024
● Modernize its zoning code
○ By December 29, 2024.
Tiny homes can help Fullerton recuperate from the lawsuit as well as fulfill a need in our community.
● Creates necessary, affordable housing units
● Provide homes and community for those in need.
● Maximizes surplus land space.
How can the city help?
● Land Donations
○ Having more property would mean
more tiny homes,
■ This would be a great way to use
surplus land!
● Financial Support/Backing
○ Help us secure grants & funding
○ Incentives for Tiny Homes to be built
Nicolas Jr High
Woodshop II Students under the direction of Mucio
Vidales & ASB Students: bit.ly/tinyhomeprogress
District Office Support
Innovation & Instructional Support, Maintenance &
Operations, Superintendent’s Office
Parks Jr High
Annette Lee, Evelyn Lee, Kyrsten Kim, and Kaitlyn Choi
under the direction of Mr. Jesus Silva
Fullerton School District is Committed!
Nicolas ASB
Students
● Documenting
● Journalism
Building the FSD Tiny Home Builds Life Skills
Nicolas Woodshop II
Students
● Problem solving
● Construction
● Math
● Discovering
career paths
Parks Students
● Research
● Information
synthesis
● Presentation skills
● New Dimension General Construction
● Phelps Foundation
● Fullerton Education Foundation
● Ana White - Architect
● OC United
● Pathways to Hope
● Idea Hall
● CBE
● Home Depot
● WINDOR
Join Us and Others in Support!
Thank you!