Please note: Albany H.U.T.S. is just a concept until it gets funded.
Why We Care
Given the current homelessness situation unfolding across the country, it is recognized that many of the un-sheltered are going through a transitional phase in their lives, and are simply in need of the basic provisions of food, water and shelter. The primary focus would offer transitional shelters to veterans and individuals dealing with re-entry from jail.
Mission
The mission of Albany HUTS is to offer the basic necessities of life to veterans and individuals re-entering society from jail as they transition towards a stable and self-reliant lifestyle.
Services
Beyond the basics, we would also connect to services of counseling to assist clients with recovery, personal development, licenses, certificates, job skills and long-term housing.
Resources
Everything offered by Albany HUTS will be provided from businesses, churches, veteran services, professionals and caring individuals from local, county, state and federal agencies.
Development
We will have multiple ‘Conestoga Huts’ in off-grid areas, with a portable toilet, hand-wash station, trash cans and motion activated solar lighting. There will not be electrical or water utilities.
About Us
We Are a Humanitarian
Transitional Support Agency
Albany HUTS is a safe spot environment that is designed to foster cooperation, respect, and communication. Many un-sheltered individuals experience profound loneliness, isolation, and lack of social support from the local community. Having a supportive group of peers, in a caring and supportive environment, can make a huge difference.
Our Safe Spot Community is off-grid, lacking hook-ups to traditional sewer, water, and electricity. We will provide portable restrooms, hand washing sinks, trash cans and solar LED security lights. Albany HUTS can offer a safe spot where the un-sheltered individuals can sleep safely and out of the weather.
Our First Year Goals
20+
Years Combined Research
50+
Donors & Sponsors
100+
People Assisted
Meet our Heros
These Pacific Northwest organizations have pioneered the Conestoga Hut movement, by laying the groundwork to establish micro-shelter communities in their cities. They serve as role-models for other cities to pattern after.
Community Supported Shelters
Eugene, Oregon
Stepping Stones Alliance
Hermiston, Oregon
Walla Walla Alliance for the Homeless
Walla Walla, Washington
Local Resources
Albany HUTS is NOT affiliated with any of the following agencies, but is ready and willing to cooperate with every one.
Demonstrating the love of Jesus for people by providing basic needs, encouraging faith, and giving hope for a brighter future. The non-denominational ministry has grown from sheltering in a small church to operating a Homeless Shelter, a 3-meal-a-day kitchen, a Thrift Store, and a U-Haul Rental Dealership.
Community Helping Addicts Negotiate Change Effectively (C.H.A.N.C.E.) is a non-profit agency offering support for those who have experienced or are experiencing addiction and homelessness. We provide Peer Support Services that connect individuals with resources and providers in the community.
Ideal Option is a National Leader in evidence-based outpatient treatment for addiction to opioids, stimulants, alcohol, and polysubstance. Ideal Option specializes in difficult-to-treat substances like fentanyl and xylazine. The new Clinic is co-located at Albany Helping Hands.
The Community Outreach Assistance Team is made up of professional staff and several volunteers from throughout the community and beyond that work together reaching out to the unhoused in the Albany community. We reach out to those in need, treating them with dignity, respect, and compassion.
The Linn County Mental Health Mobile Response Team provides a full range of evaluation and treatment services to county residents in the Albany Helping Hands parking lot, Wednesday afternoons. Anyone from the community is welcome to walk in confidentially and speak with someone.
Linn County Mental Health Mobile Response Team
541-967-3866
Mobilizing churches to transform lives in the name of Jesus Christ. We are part of a nationwide network of Love INC affiliates. Launched in 2009, we are comprised of 35 partner churches in Linn County and numerous Christians who are mobilized to see the love of Christ in action
Latest News & Insights
Albany HUTS is moving from the conceptual stages into making these a reality. Our goal is to begin placing huts by April, 2025. This goal completely depends on the funds made available through Donations. Follow the progress of Albany HUTS as we develop and grow into a full-service safe-spot community, but our progress is based on the donations given.
We request your support and encouragement to help address the un-sheltered crisis happening in Albany. Your kind Donations will be directed to acquiring the huts with amenities such as smoke/CO detectors, solar and wind generators, plus heating/cooling systems.
The cost for four huts delivered, with their additional amenities, would cost approximately $20,000. For every $20,000 donated, another four huts will be installed at an approved location.
YOUR DONATIONS WILL MAKE ALBANY HUTS POSSIBLE
| Item | Cost per hut | Cost per 4 huts |
| Basic Hut – delivered and built | $3,075 | $12,300 |
| Mattress: 72″ x 24″ x 3″ | $55 | $220 |
| Smoke and CO detector (hardwired) | $50 | $200 |
| 27 Gal. Storage Totes, 3 under each bed ($15 ea.) | $45 | $180 |
| Fire Extinguisher, 1-A:10-B:C, Dry Chemical | $20 | $80 |
| 20 Gal. metal trash can w/ lid | $35 | $140 |
| Solar-Powered Motion-Activated Security LED Lights | $3.33 | $13.32 |
| EcoFlow Delta 2 + 220W Solar Panels (1 for 2 huts) | $824 | $3,296 |
| 12volt, 800watt Wind Turbine (1 for 2 huts) | $85.50 | $342 |
| EcoFlow WAVE 2 Portable Air Conditioner with Heater | $899 | $2836 |
| Porta-Potty & Hand-Washing Sink (+ monthly) | $62.50/month | $62.50/month ($750/year) |
| Totals | $5151.33 (+ $62.50/mo.) | $19,607.32 (+ $62.50/mo.) |
Please note that Albany HUTS is not affiliated with any other non-profit agency.
We are searching for local churches and non-profit organizations that are willing to provide seven parking spaces to place four Conestoga huts, a Port-a-Potty, a hand-wash sink and four small trash cans for each hut. We will provide weekly hut inspections and trash pickup. Hut patrons will be tasked with grounds maintenance. Contact Albany HUTS if your church or non-profit organization wants to be involved in this caring humanitarian home-mission project.
Albany HUTS can make a significant difference in the lives of many un-sheltered people needing a compassionate hand-up as they transition towards a more stable and self reliant existence. Your Donations will go towards helping the un-sheltered in Albany. Help us to help them. We are all in this together.
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