BHN Prelim Work- Bella Reeves

 After my research about the homeless i have come up with a multi-functioning idea that i believe could be beneficial in several ways for the homeless. 

The homeless are usually seen with Stolen Shopping carts used to carry their necessities. 

my idea would be a cart/wagon that could be transformed into a shelter/ bed. with an almost inflatable or tent like bubble that would cover the structure. 

Helen BHN

https://www.housingalliancede.org

https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title42/chapter119/subchapter6/partB&edition=prelim

https://www.education.pa.gov/Policy-Funding/BECS/uscode/Pages/EducationforHomelessYouth.aspx

https://unitedwaynca.org/stories/effect-pandemic-homeless-us/

http://nationalhomeless.org/about-homelessness/

A four wheel bicycle that folds up into a sleeping area with a wind and water proof tent and insulation. The travel person is able to travel and the pedaling energy can be stored as electricity used either for heat or for power. 

BHN Project ideas

 






Habitat for Humanity
- builds houses with good living conditions for families who can't afford housing
- advocates for proper housing because it affects health, education, and the safety of the families they work to help
- has helped many families in covid 
Housing Alliance Delaware
- provides information about homelessness in America
- helps families build a permanent shelter
Homeless Shelter Directory
- provides resources for families to access when looking for shelter
- allows you to search for shelters nearby and easily access the resources they offer
Women's Shelters in Claymont Delaware
- Martha House I & II: provides short term shelters for emergencies
    - strives to help people stand up on their two feet and become independent
Sunday Breakfast Mission Mission Statement

- provides food and shelter for the poor

- helps the homeless find their way to God through their mission

Bethany House - Ministry of Caring

- 8 women Bethany House, provides long-term supportive housing for homeless women who have different special needs

BHN Project- Ideas

 https://theconversation.com/the-global-bike-sharing-boom-why-cities-love-a-cycling-scheme-53895 

For my shelter project, I want to create a transportable shelter, including a griddle and solar power, and space to sleep. My targeted audience is homeless people in cities, and I want to provide stations around a city for portable shelters to be taken and returned back to the station or surrounding stations all about the city. I got this inspiration from bike sharing, heres a quote describing bike sharing,

"To be clear, bike sharing refers to rental schemes, whereby civilians can pick up, ride and drop off bicycles at numerous points across the city – usually at automated stations."

I want my shelter to either be pushed, like a shopping cart, or attachable to a bike. I could collaborate with the companies that do bike charing, such as Citi Bike, so we can combine our efforts.

More details on my actual design to come!

Helen Finished Light

 

Avery's finished lamp!

 

Janki's finished light fixture