Creative Housing Solutions
New Opportunities. New solutions.
Pocket Community Housing Project
Creative solutions for Skagit County’s housing crisis​
United Way Worldwide has a long-standing tradition of supporting housing stability—and here in Skagit County, we’re building on that legacy with solutions that reflect the heart of our community.
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Today, too many of our neighbors are living without safe, stable shelter. Families with full-time jobs are struggling to make ends meet, and for hundreds of Skagit residents, the lack of affordable housing is the primary barrier to security and well-being.
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That’s why United Way of Skagit County is taking bold steps through innovative partnerships and people-first design. Together with North Star—a coalition of Skagit County elected officials—we’re investing in housing options that work for everyone.
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One example: our new Pocket Community Tiny Home Project, a model for affordable, dignified housing that offers stability, privacy, and a sense of place for vulnerable individuals and families that are at risk of losing housing or have just lost housing through no fault of their own. It’s more than a roof overhead—it’s a foundation for new beginnings that is mindful of our community. By coming together the intention is to create beautiful purposeful spaces that we would all be happy to have within our community.
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In recent years, state and federal housing assistance has declined. But Skagit County has always been a community that steps up. With your support, we can continue to lead the way in creating housing solutions that honor the dignity of every person.
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Join us in building stronger partnerships for hope—one home at a time.
How you can help
We have already been gifted 27 tiny cottages — a donation valued at $150,000.
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Now, we’re reaching out for help to make them move-in ready. Your support will help cover critical needs including permitting, electrical setup, water catchment and storage, fencing, gravel, paint, landscaping, solar lighting, and finishing the exteriors. We’re also building a shared community dining and shower facility — an essential piece of making this village a true home.
We're implementing a proven community-based management model with the support of Homes Now. In this model, residents share costs, hold regular meetings for community planning, and take joint responsibility for maintenance and upkeep. In fact, these 27 tiny cottages come from a successful HomesNow village in Bellingham, WA — a program so effective that after five years, the community is now upgrading to larger, more permanent location. Their success has become our starting point.
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Our hope is to finance this project from local donations so that we do not have to rely on fluctuating state and federal funds to keep in operation. Your financial support would help with start up expenses and maintenance. If you have in-kind donations to support this operation please send us a message at the link below.
Let’s Work Together
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