About Makaylah's House
Passion & Purpose
For the past few years, Makaylah Anderson, founder of Makaylah's House, has been working on starting a homeless veteran rehabilitation center in Michigan. Makaylah has begun working with James Smith, an Air Force veteran and business owner, as a mentor and advisor for this project.
In this center, veterans on the streets of Michigan will be able to get the help they need. Many veterans have fought for our country and are living out on the streets, homeless, and are struggling with Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder and other mental health disorders. Many face physical limits due to their involvement in the military. Often it isn't just one or the other; our veterans face both physical and mental disorders that limit their abilities in their day-to-day life. These limitations are exacerbated by the fact that they are homeless, with no place to safely lay their head at night. The goal is to help rehabilitate them in a loving, non-institutionalized environment!
Makaylah is passionate about Makaylah's House's success because her great-grandpa was a veteran, and he lived in a veteran's home. It was a miserable place. In this home, there were many issues with personal property theft. Her family could never bring him any gifts because they would just get stolen. The home environment was morbid, which is extremely sad because this is where people live and are trying to heal. He never seemed happy, even when he got to see his family. Everything just seemed so grey. She wanted a place where her great-grandpa could be happy all the time. Unfortunately, he has passed now. But ALL our veterans deserve to live with health and peace.
Makaylah's House will provide a beacon of hope and a place where veterans, including those who are homeless, can come and get help in a warm, inviting and supportive community.
Goals
Makaylah's House seeks to achieve the following goals:
- Provide shelter, transportation, and rehabilitation services to Michigan's Veterans.
- Assist veterans on their journey to recovery.
- Achieve an environment where veterans who have received services at Makaylah's House, then become mentors to other veterans.
Mission
Mission
Mission
Any veteran, regardless of age, can enjoy the facility, including rooms, amenities, and all available care. Employees providing care to our veterans will understand that those they serve have helped and defended our country—and will be treated accordingly. Makaylah’s House is for veterans to feel dignified and respected for their service while providing a place that makes them feel at home.
Vision
Mission
Mission
Provide military veterans a home, shelter, and retreat that provides medical/physical/emotional care, rooms, and amenities that provide comfort and facilitate healing. The facility will be eco-friendly and sustainable.
Purpose
Mission
Purpose
Makaylah’s House was created to reach out to homeless veterans in Michigan and then expand to help veterans in different states. Veterans will have access to shelter, transportation, and other needed services in a loving and compassionate environment.
Makaylah's House: Vision to Fruition
Makaylah's House is seeking partners and strong supporters, like you, to help bring this project to fruition. Our goal is to begin meeting the immediate needs of shelter in tiny homes and transportation for veterans in the area. The proposed location for Makaylah's House is 246 8 Mile in Midland, Michigan. To achieve this goal, below is a list of current needs:
Spread the Word & Donate
We need your help to raise awareness for the project on social media, news outlets, and through personal connections. Regardless of the donation size, any amount will help Makaylah's House begin providing shelter and transportation to our veterans. Donations at this point will be applied toward achieving Phases 1 and 2.
Construction Partners
We are seeking construction partners to assist in every phase of development: excavation, building, building material supplies (ie. windows, doors, materials, etc), HVAC, electrical, plumbing, renewable energy, landscaping, etc. Partners will be recognized on the Makaylah's House website and will receive FREE advertising with MESA Enterprises inside of the Midland Mall. In addition, all partners will be advertised on the property.
Service Provider Partners
We are looking for a naturopathic doctor or alternative medicine practitioners to donate time to meet the basic needs of veterans living on the property in tiny houses.
Transportation Vehicle Donation
We are seeking vehicle donations to provide transportation to resident veterans to the Clare and Saginaw VA medical facilities.
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Our Partners
Phase Information & Highlights
Overview
The information and highlights for each phase listed below provide detail to accompany the images in the "Makaylah's House Phases" section.
Phase 1
Phase 1 focuses on excavation, utilities, and septic for the site. This phase also includes the recreational center's construction, including showers/bathrooms, entertainment area, laundry, kitchen, and workspace. A separate building will be constructed for basic treatment and advocacy services and will house the on-site property manager.
► Additional 180 ft. of 12" dia. double-lined culvert shall be connected to existing 13 ft. of same.
► Remove all brush, saplings, trees (including roots and stumps), "EXCEPT" those shown on plans to remain. Take care not to damage trees or root systems of trees to remain.
► Remove 1 ft. of topsoil and screen for reuse after construction Phases-One through Five are completed. Store off-site, if necessary, or on adjacent property to the south IF PURCHASED OR APPROVED.
► All utilities (electrical, gas, water, sanitary, communication, cable, etc.) shall be run underground (see drawings.) and shall include capped extensions for future phases to prevent any demolition or disruption of new work, such as driveways or concrete slabs.
► Pour footings/foundations for multi-purpose center (see drawings.) and Phase-Six wind generator towers.
► Pour footings/foundations for Office/Counseling/First Aid Center (see drawings).
► Pour 2,770 sq. ft. of reinforced concrete slab at a depth of 6". (1385 cu. ft.) for 16' x 30' bldg. and (6) tiny homes. (See Phase-Two drawings)
► Construction and completion of multi-purpose center and 16' x 30' office bldg. meet ADA requirements.
► 2,070 sq. ft. septic field with required tank, tile, etc.
► 16' wide bituminous or concrete driveway as per drawings. (Approximately 4,030 sq. ft.)
► Grading of entire site to control drainage and protection of existing trees to remain.
► NOTES: 1. All existing trees on drawings were located by triangulation method. Field verify prior to construction. 2. "Orange" phantom lines on drawings represent required setbacks of 50'(front), 20' (sides) and 25' (rear) from property lines. 3. Existing location of fire hydrant and power pole shown. 4. All utility connections shown for maximum savings and practicality. 4. Acreage= 1.25; 192'+ frontage & 208'+ depth.
► THIS IS NOT AN ALL-INCLUSIVE LIST OF PHASE-ONE REQUIREMENTS. (See drawings & specs.)
Phase 2
Phase 2 will include placement of up to 13 tiny homes to shelter homeless veterans immediately. The facilities and tiny houses will be run with solar and geothermal power to increase sustainability for this project--now and in the future.
► Delivery and set-up of (13) tiny homes, 12' x 16' (192 sq. ft.), on (6) foundation pillars per home.
► Complete construction of inside and outside for habitation. This includes all utilities hookups and necessary equipment systems for HVAC, drywall, painting, foam insulation, wiring, etc.
► New/ additional septic field at north end of property, including tank, tile, etc. See drawings.
► Extend all utilities as shown and connect to all (13) tiny homes.
► Total homeless veteran housing at end of Phase 2: (13)
Phase 3
► Extension of utilities for new south wing. Construction and completion of south wing as per drawings and specs. Note solar panels on roof. (Typical of all wings). Meet ADA requirements.
► Total homeless veteran housing at end of Phase 3: (19)
Phase 4
► Remove existing tree in the northeast corner, as shown, for future building. (See Phase--Five)
► Extension of utilities for new north wing. Construction and completion of south wing as per drawings and specs. Note solar panels on roof. (Typical of all wings). Meet ADA requirements.
► Total homeless veteran housing at end of Phase 4: (25)
Phase 5
► Replicate extension of utilities for new identical facility. Construction and completion for habitation of (12) additional veterans, as per drawings and specs. Note solar panels on roof. (Typical of all wings).
► Total homeless veteran housing at end of Phase 5: (37)
Phase 6A
► After purchase of 1.25 acres of adjacent property to the east, assuming this wasn't done in Phase-One, remove and relocate (4) tiny homes there. (See Phase--Six (B)). Exact locations shall be determined after a survey of said property is completed.
► Install and connect (2) new 80' high wind generators where relocated tiny homes were. See drawings and specs.
► New 16' bituminous or concrete driveway cut-in at southwest corner of existing property and northwest corner of purchased property. See drawings Phase 6A and 6B. (Approx. 4,172 sq. ft.)
Phase 6B
► Preparations for this property are similar to those existing in Phase-One. Survey required.
► Delivery and set-up of (9) additional tiny homes, as in Phase-Two. Exact locations determined after a survey of purchased property.
► Complete construction of inside and outside for habitation. This includes all utilities hookups and necessary equipment systems for HVAC, drywall, painting, foam insulation, wiring, etc.
► Construct new 37' hexagonal multi-purpose room. Design not completed at this time.
► Extend all new utilities and connect to all (13) tiny homes and new multi-purpose room.
► Grading of entire site to control drainage and protection of existing trees to remain. Note: A survey is needed to determine which, where and how many trees are to remain.
► Install and connect (1) new 80' high wind generator, as in Phase--Six (A). See drawings.
► Total homeless veteran housing at end of Phase 6A/6B: (46)
Phase One: Service Building Detail
► 16'x30'x16'H, 2x6 construction 16" o/c with 5" foam insulation, T-111 exterior siding and drywall interiors (painted). Colors vary.
► Split-system HVAC to service both floors.
► Insulated fiberglass windows and doors as drawn. Colors vary.
► Metal (insulated) roof typical. Colors vary.
► Carpet or vinyl to be determined.
► Walls requiring pocket doors and plumbing runs shall be 2x6 construction. All
Resident Manager's upper level to have (1) - 24" x 26" x 60"H refrigerator, (1) - microwave, (1) - stove, and (1) sink with upper and lower cabinets & countertop.
Phase Two: Tiny Home detail
► 12' x 16' x 8'H, each of 2 x 6 construction at 16" o/c, 5" foam insulation, T-111 exterior siding and drywall interiors (painted). Colors vary.
► Split-system HVAC to service 1-3 units.
► (6)-Type "A" units, no lofts
► Overall totals= (6) -Type "A" and (16) -Type "B" units.
► See drawings for layouts. Each home to have (1) -24" x 26" x 60"H refrigerator, {1) - microwave, (1) -range cook top, and (1)
► (7)-Type "B" units, with lofts -- Phases--Two through Five
► (9) -Additional type "B" units -- Phases--Six (A & B)
► Attic ladder for Type "B" units included.