who we are

We are a group of dedicated Albany residents from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles who share a common belief and purpose. We know that for people to live their best lives, the basic need of affordable housing must be attainable. We are working to put that need within reach of those whose circumstances have denied them that right.

Our goal is to create 3 tiny home villages that offer permanent housing for Albany’s unhoused citizens over the next 10 years. Over time we seek to create a compassionate, connected network of communities throughout the Mid Willamette Valley where dignity is afforded to everyone.

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Our Mission

Build safe, community-supported, self-governing housing that honors dignity and growth.

our values

We value Belonging, Community, Compassion, Dignity, Wellness, Ingenuity, Integrity, Self-Reliance, Sustainability.

our beginnings

“Never underestimate the power of a small group of thoughtful, committed people to change the world; Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead

Stacey and Nancy

CHC began as an idea in the summer of 2017 during a discussion among a woman’s church group. Stacey Bartholomew, our founder, expressed her strong desire to have truly affordable housing for the homeless. Challenged to do something about it by a fellow church member and friend, Nancy Marshall, she and others began to explore the possibilities. This led to a meeting with a neighboring nonprofit organization that was creating tiny house cooperative villages for the unhoused. They quickly adopted the idea and began a campaign to gain support among the community.
In 2019, Creating Housing Coalition (CHC) became a 501c3 and began raising funds to make their concept a reality. With strong community support in the form of funding and volunteerism, CHC was able to secure funding at city, state, and federal level as well as private foundations. In September 2024, CHC welcomed its first residents to Hub City Village, the first such community in Albany, Oregon.