World We Dare to Imagine Part 3: The HL Foundation

The HL Foundation: Sustainable Living for All

Our mission is to be a leader in developing green living solutions through providing self-sustaining housing for the homeless population in Portland, Oregon.

Our society today faces two major problems: a population unable to provide basic needs (including shelter) for themselves, and climate change. I grew up in Portland, Oregon in a family of avid outdoor-goers. The majority of my childhood was spent exploring forests, waterways, and mountains in Oregon. Many of the places I am most fond of visiting when I was younger are at risk due to environmental destruction. Many of the forests I have explored have vanished from increased wildfires resulting from global warming. 

Additionally, I have spent a lot of time in the metropolitan area of Portland. For a number of years, the city has faced a growing homeless population. In recent years the city's homeless population has grown to the point where our city parks have been turned into homeless camps. Over time, I have developed a dedication to solving both climate change and the homeless population. I created the HL Foundation as a remedy for both issues.

There are many foundations out there that address either climate change or homeless populations. However, there are few groups out there with the mission to solve both. At the HL foundation, we want to build sustainable living for the homeless population in Portland, Oregon. Through the use of organic gardens, solar power, and environmentally friendly construction means, we will provide living programs for the homeless population in Portland. Since Portland is currently one of the fastest growing cities in America, it is important the city expands while also being conscious of the environment. HL Foundation will be an example for how to do so effectively. We plan to have 6 month programs where homeless people are provided shelter while being exposed to seminars on personal finances, substance abuse, job skills, and sustainable living. 

We ask for the support of the Anima Mundi Development Partners because of our unique opportunity to rapidly expand, reach many, and impact our environment. Due to our means of constructing these homes, they have minimal operating costs due to their self-sustaining design. Our model will allow us to immediately move on and invest the majority of our time and resources into developing further spaces after completing one. We look to begin operations in Portland and eventually grow to impact the rest of the world. Your organization would be supporting a foundation that has not one, but two initiatives. Thank you for your time and consideration and we look forward to hearing from you!