The Scribe UCCS – Tiny home community to provide shelter and guidance for at-risk young adults

April 18, 2022 

     Young adults facing homelessness will be able to find resources and support through a new tiny home community, operating under the promise to provide safe and affordable housing, a supportive community and life skills. 

     Shelley Jensen of We Fortify founded the Working Fusion community, which seeks to aid homeless youth in El Paso County by providing 18 fully-furnished, move-in ready homes, as well as individualized coaching and trauma support. 

     According to Jensen, the tiny homes are available to young adults between 18-25 who are directed to We Fortify through various care referral providers and nonprofit organizations in southern Colorado. 

     “After witnessing the effects of poverty first-hand … I was motivated to make a difference,” Jensen said.  

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