Humanity Pods

Humanity Pods Serving the needs of the houseless population in Western MA Having it be transportable by bicycle allows the owner flexibility in venues.

The idea for Humanity Pods is to build a pod that will provide the user with an alternative “home” that will allow independent living and safety from the elements. This is intended as a temporary solution for transitioning between living on the streets to a more conventional living situation. The Goal is to create 20 pods in 2021! Each pod will be constructed either by a group of friends, family m

embers, business staff, or single volunteers, with one main “Pod-head” among the crew. Groups with experienced woodworkers will start with building the trailer from scratch, while other groups would be given a fully assembled trailer base. All of the instructions, materials, and videos as well as in-person supervision or training will be offered to all teams. The goal of the team completing the Humanity Pod would be to build the pod using the basic guidelines, but to also use their own innovations and creativity to provide the user with further enhancements. Items like solar panels, propane stove, heater or air exchanger, water jug, ice chest, toilet, speakers, bubble windows, and more can be used!

What is happening with the houseless community in Northampton?In 2021, we gave out all of the pods that were produced. W...
02/12/2023

What is happening with the houseless community in Northampton?

In 2021, we gave out all of the pods that were produced. While there is still a great need for housing, we’ve concluded that creating more pods is not the best answer to this need for many reasons.

Since that time, we have supported many folks in other ways, including :

Cash support for immediate needs Tents, sleeping bags, blankets rechargeable heaters, tools for building structures, groceries, clothing of all types, warm coats, boots, rain gear, emergency hotel rooms, bicycles, & more!

Unfortunately, we have no more to give without your support.While the weather here is mild now, it has been very cold and will continue to fluctuate with swings in temperature and stormy weather. One group of our Podsters narrowly escaped a large tree that fell not more than 5 feet from their tent! If you think living outside is easy, it is NOT!

Please consider a donation today!

A request has been made today for help from a couple(pregnant), with a dog in tow.

Dog food, treats, bedding…Warm Blankets/comforters/sleeping bagsRechargeable battery powered heatersWomen’s 3xl warm clothing, size 10.5 shoesMen’s L or XL warm clothing, size 10.5 shoes

If you can help, either monetarily, or with donations of the items on this list, please click here: https://humanitypods.org/?page_id=139

THANK YOU!

What is happening with the houseless community in your area?   In 2021, we gave out all of the pods that were produced. While there is still a great need for housing, we’ve concluded that creating more pods is not the best answer to this need for many reasons. Since that time, we have supported m...

Hello Humanity Pod fans!While pod building is not happening now, we’ve been giving out supplies for folks to create thei...
09/29/2022

Hello Humanity Pod fans!
While pod building is not happening now, we’ve been giving out supplies for folks to create their own structures before the weather is bad. This will continue as long as we have supplies, but we could really use donations to provide food and other resources to many folks.
Please donate if you are able. Every cent will be used to provide necessary items that will help extend lives!
Please go to www.humanitypods.org/donate!
Thank you!

Join us for the “Great Humanity Pod Challenge” for Northampton’s Houseless Population! Be sure to add your name to our newsletter subscription so that you receive all of our updates! A Humanity Pod is a unique, bicycle-pulled camper pod. Each pod serves as a secure and cozy place to sleep, rel...

Please keep us on your list for year-end donations this year! We are still actively working for the houseless community,...
11/30/2021

Please keep us on your list for year-end donations this year! We are still actively working for the houseless community, filling in gaps that exist due to the giant need in our world. We provide money for hotel rooms, bus tickets, warming tools, and much more, and when we have the money to give, it goes quickly!

Please help be a part of the solution!

Click below to donate on our site!

Join us for the Great Humanity Pod Challenge! In order to produce 20 Humanity Pods for the Northampton area houseless population, we need your help! Your donation helps us pay for the many supplies and materials to make these pods, including: Wood for the trailer, hardware, Coroplast (corrugated pla...

Winter is almost here and we need your help!We’re almost completely out of finished pods and there is still a huge need ...
10/19/2021

Winter is almost here and we need your help!
We’re almost completely out of finished pods and there is still a huge need for shelter-right now!

Please help us with phase 2 of our Humanity Pod mission! Our plan is to provide kits that folks can use to erect survival structures themselves with simple plans and minimal materials. Each shelter will need 5-7 sheets of Coroplast, insulation, tools, tape, zip ties, a tarp, sleeping bag, and some personal items. This will cost approximately $150 each. Please consider helping us fund this next stage!

There are endless possibilities to create a livable structure, with insulation, and can sleep more than one person!

Please help spread the word to your friends and family. It’s getting cold out there!

To donate to Humanity Pods, click this link!
https://humanitypods.org/?page_id=139

Here are a few examples:

Our newest Podster with her pod! Thanks to Village Hill Co-housing team!
10/17/2021

Our newest Podster with her pod! Thanks to Village Hill Co-housing team!

If you know someone in Northampton area who needs a pod, please have them contact us!
09/30/2021

If you know someone in Northampton area who needs a pod, please have them contact us!

Another great team pod by Reid and Anna!
08/31/2021

Another great team pod by Reid and Anna!

Congrats to our first finished Team pod thanks to Village Hill Co-Housing members!Miles Steele, Jess Kenney, Ben Levy, L...
08/23/2021

Congrats to our first finished Team pod thanks to Village Hill Co-Housing members!

Miles Steele, Jess Kenney, Ben Levy, Laura Engler, Lisa Gelfand, Jim Glickman & others…

I finished the Yellow Submarine Tw***ie pod a few weeks ago, but haven’t been able to locate the couple it’s for…hopeful...
08/09/2021

I finished the Yellow Submarine Tw***ie pod a few weeks ago, but haven’t been able to locate the couple it’s for…hopefully soon!

08/03/2021

We could use a few men’s bikes if anyone has one to donate? Please contact [email protected] if you do!

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Main Street
Northampton, MA
01060

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