Giorgia Burzachechi Ryan, a 37-year-old Toronto man, founded the non-profit Tiny Tiny Homes to build small mobile homes for the homeless, inspired by his brother's plight. The project, still in its infancy, is seeking supporters and donations to offer a safe alternative to sleeping on the streets.
Ryan is a 37-year-old man living in Toronto, Canada. In recent years, he has witnessed a growing issue of homelessness in the streets of his city, a problem that is both a physical and mental challenge, and one that has affected even his own brother.
To help address this issue, Ryan decided to start building “Tiny Tiny Homes”, small, secure spaces where people can feel safe, find shelter from the elements, and have a chance to start over. Tiny Tiny Homes is the registered non-profit organization he founded, dedicated to providing an alternative to sleeping on the streets.
“We believe everyone deserves a place to call home, and we work tirelessly to make this a reality,” said the organization’s creator.
A bike house of just 120 square feet
One of these homes is a bicycle house, measuring just 120 square feet (11 square meters). Completely mobile, insulated, and water-resistant, it includes a sofa that converts into a bed, a fan, a microwave oven, solar power, and a desk.
“Homeless encampments are neither safe nor healthy; no one should have to live this way.”
Ryan’s brother has lived in such conditions for many years, and their relationship has been significantly strained. Yet, Ryan’s desire to do something for him never faded, leading to the idea of these small houses.
A young organization with big hopes
At the moment, only a few houses have been built—just a couple, in fact. The non-profit is still very young but is looking for supporters and donations, with the hope that one day it might change the lives of many people.
“The project is still in its early stages. I’m doing everything alone while trying to connect with the right people,” Ryan explained.
To support the non-profit, you can visit the website at tinytinyhomes.ca. To see the project’s progress, follow the Instagram profile @tinytinyhomestoronto, which Ryan updates daily as he tests his small homes around the city and gathers feedback and suggestions for improvements from Toronto’s homeless community.
