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To: Rabid Dog; doug from upland; ALOHA RONNIE; DLfromthedesert; PatiPie; flamefront; onyx; ...
You can learn more about Ted's visionary Dome Village here, from www.domevillage.org:
The Dome Village, a project of Justiceville/Homeless USA, is a non-profit organization which offers a structural alternative for homeless people unable or even unwilling to live in traditional shelters or return to the "mainstream" life style.

The domes themselves and the actual
village arrangement is utilized as a stabilizing tool to provide basic, affordable, transitional housing which is non-threatening to the chronic homeless person nor to the local neighborhood. 

Dome Village has created a positive and innovative approach to housing homeless people and achieves  the goals of alleviating homelessness as it reduces urban blight and decay in our city.

Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the Dome Village was founded by homeless activist Ted Hayes in 1993.

It has transformed an unsightly encampment site into a community of formerly homeless people who have become productive, industrious and responsible. 

The Dome Village is comprised of 20 Omni-Sphere domes which provide housing and supportive service for up to 34 individuals and family members. 

It is to be especially noted here that the Omni-Sphere dome was designed by Mr. Craig Chamberlain, a Vietnam Veteran; student and personal friend of the late Buckminster Fuller.

The Dome Village is often able to assist individuals who have shunned or been unsuccessful in traditional programs for the homeless offered elsewhere. 

While its true that a variety of programs for the homeless are available, most have fallen short of providing long-term impact on the problem, unable to meaningfully engage individuals in activities which can alter the course of chronic hard-core homelessness. 

The Dome Village’s philosophy of self-governance, responsibility, productivity, volunteerism and respect for individuals and the community right where they are, allows avenues for homeless people to seek empowerment and make a break from the chronic cycle and psyche of homelessness.
It Takes A Village....

Programs & Services

A Plan to End Homelessness

About Justiceville/Homeless, USA

About The Domes

Compton Cricket Club - Homies & the POPz

What People are Saying About Dome Village

How You Can Help

How to Reach Us

Profiles & Success Stories

Photo Gallery

Links

Thanks For All The Support!
Dome Village

11 posted on 04/27/2005 9:57:44 PM PDT by RonDog
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To: RonDog

He was on the Jesse Lee Peterson Show not too long ago.


15 posted on 04/27/2005 10:09:48 PM PDT by cyborg (Serving fresh, hot Anti-opus since 18 April 2005)
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To: RonDog

Thanks, Ron!!!


16 posted on 04/27/2005 10:09:55 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (I'm praying for a LoganMiracle! It CAN happen!!!!)
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To: RonDog

LOL! This guys got to drive the left right up the wall! I mean he looks like one of the "true believers' Just goes to show you you can't judge a book by its cover.
If the Califorina GOP had the brains god gave an animal cracker they'd be pushing him, have him speaking at every meeting.


39 posted on 04/28/2005 7:32:39 AM PDT by Valin (There is no sense in being pessimistic. It would not work anyway.)
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