My name is Ryan, and I’m the founder of Tiny Tiny Homes.

This project is personal to me.

When I was a youth exiting the foster care system, I experienced homelessness. I know what it feels like to have nowhere to go, no stability, and no clear path forward. It’s overwhelming, and for many young people, it leads to a cycle that’s hard to break.

That’s why we’re building this.

In Chatham, we’re creating transitional housing specifically for youth who are aging out of foster care and at risk of homelessness. Right now, there’s a major gap — shelters are not designed for young people, and too many fall through the cracks.

Our goal is simple: give youth a safe, private place to live while they get back on their feet.

Each unit will provide:

This isn’t just about a roof — it’s about creating a real chance at a better future.

We’ve already made real progress. We have secured the property and working with partners to bring this vision to life. Now we need your help to make it happen.

Your support will go directly toward building these homes and creating a space where young people can feel safe, supported, and hopeful again.

I’ve lived this. I know how much one stable place can change everything.

Help us give that chance to someone else.

So far with the help of United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent and Women 5 for 5 Chatham-Kent we have been able to acquire the property and we have enough funds to get us to the building permit stage. We still have to raise all the capital funding for this project so we are counting on your support