Jennifer Gale Village, our community for the homeless in Austin, is based on Housing First! principals, and God's call to bring human dignity to all people by feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and housing the stranger.  The objective is to develop a community with revolutionary service and attention to needs at a fraction of the cost of traditonal housing initiatives.  The emphasis in Jennifer Gale Village will be on love, respect, abundance, and acceptance.   The community will include spiritual centers, community centers, gardens, laundry facilities, Internet access, a gym, flexible job program, and a tool bank. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"  Jennifer Gale Village Keys To Success Visible presence of The Golden Rule in word and deed in each park area Participation by many individuals, organizations, and businesses of the community Creating a community based on abundance of goods and services instead of scarcity Collaboration with other stakeholders, religious, and secular Financial participation by a broad spectrum of stakeholders

	Who is Jennifer Gale?  Jennifer was known as one of Austin, Texas' most colorful and concerned citizens.  She ran for mayor, served in the Marine Corps of the United States of America, and through an untimely death, became the inspiration for Mobile Loaves & Fishes Jennifer Gale Village.  Please, click the button to the left to learn more about this unique person's dreams, ambitions, and accomplishments.  Click the button to the left to learn more.
	The Jennifer Gale community sounds like a dream to many people, but unlike many dreams, Jennifer Gale Village has the benefit of extensive planning.  Download our business plan to find out more about how Habitat On Wheels uses the principals of the Housing First! initiative, the teachings of Jesus Christ, and a unique opportunity for community involvement to sever the vicious cycle of homelessness.  Click the button to the left to learn more.
	Mobile Loaves & Fishes, Inc. will be responsible for the governance of Jennifer Gale Village through its 15 member board of directors as implemented by its President and CEO. JenniferGale Village will have an advisory board composed of leaders in the field of serving our homeless brothers and sisters and this advisory board will have direct oversight of the Community Association.  Click the button to your left to learn more about this plan.
	This is a DRAFT of the Jennifer Gale Village Standard Operation Procedures Manual.  It has been compiled from collaboration with other agencies who serve the homeless.  Particularly, we would like to thank Front Steps for their extraordinary input.  This manual is a work in progress and we continue to take input in anticipation that when Jennifer Gale Village becomes a reality this manual will be a guiding document to this transforming Community First! model development.
	New Life Institude has been dedicated to serving those who cannot otherwise afford quality, professional mental health services for 22 years.  They will provide these services with no out-of-pocket cost to Jennifer Gale Village residents, dramatically increasing the resident's likelihood of success.  Click the button on the left to read more about this incredibly innovative and effective collaboration.
	Recognizing that many of our homeless population desire to have fulfilling employment but whose past might not warrant gainful employment we want to implement a business model to create work for those who are physically and mentally capable.  The goal is to freate a modest income source that is sufficient to live with dignity within the Jennifer Gale Village community.  Click on the link to the left to learn more about this innovative approach.
	We all agree that providing affordable housing for our poorest citizens is not only imperative but is now urgent.  But where to locate supportive housing often falls into the “Not In My Backyard” mentality.  The Atlas of Needs which is a demographic study of income and need in Austin along with an analysis of where services are currently located gives us a framework to open the dialogue as to where is the best place in our community for the Jennifer Gale Village.  You can download the PDF by clicking here.

Park Homes.  One of three low-cost housing alternatives to be used in Jennifer Gale Village,  these inviting abodes can be site-built using volunteer labor.  These homes include all of the amenities a "regular house" has.	Camping Cottages.  These "cottages"will be less than 150 square feet, come equiped with AC and electricity, and will share community shower facilities that afford privacy without isolation in Jennifer Gale Village.	Recreation Vehicle.  These RVs are aproximatley 275 square feet with"slide-outs" that add to the spaciousness of the living area.  Each unit includes a full-service kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and living area.

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