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Updated: Jan 9, 2023



We're celebrating one year of service, and we're wondering, are people catching on to the micro-shelter lingo? Although most people refer to them as tiny homes, LaQuida Chancey, the founder of Smalltimore Homes, believes that the term "micro-shelter" more accurately describes their structures. Smalltimore homes formed a relationship with the Baltimore Community Toolbank in 2018, and began meeting volunteers there monthly to assemble "Thing 1", "Thing 2" and "Thing 3".


These shelters transform 3 panels that convert from a bench seat with storage underneath (Fig 1) to a seated tabled setting on opposite sides (not shown) and a bed configuration (Fig 2).


Figure 1 has a permanently placed bench seat with storage underneath, using the bottom row of the configuration. It also displays the second transformation panel on the top row, creating a table for eating or a desk for writing. For additional seating, the third transformation panel can be used on the lower row, therefore, providing seating on either side of the table. Finally, Figure 2 shows all 3 transformation panels on the bottom row configured as a bed.


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Last month we broke our volunteer record! 25 volunteers joined us for our November Build. 20 of them were first time Smalltimore Homes volunteers and we had a blast! We are so fortunate to have so much support! We are truly building a better Baltimore with the community.


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Updated: Jan 19, 2023

Smalltimore Homes is working to reduce homelessness in Baltimore by building tiny homes and micro-shelters. We believe that everyone deserves a safe place to call home, and our mission is to provide equitable housing solutions to those in need. Our tiny homes and micro-shelters are designed to be comfortable, secure, and affordable, so that those experiencing housing insecurity can have a safe and stable place to call home.


We are committed to providing equitable housing solutions to those in need, and are dedicated to creating a better future for Baltimore. Our tiny homes and micro-shelters provide safe and secure housing that is both affordable and sustainable. We invite you to join us in our mission to reduce homelessness in Baltimore and provide equitable housing solutions to those in need.


Help us build tiny homes and micro-shelters for those in need.


Donate now to support our mission of providing equitable housing solutions to those in need in Baltimore!




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