Homelessness.
Go beyond the word, and think of the reality.
For many people in the 'first world,' their reality does not include a warm, dry place to sleep at night. Meagre belongings are often rolled from one place to another in a stolen shopping cart. Sleep comes in open doorways.
Ideally, we would be able to ensure that each and every person has a home. That is what must be aimed for. In the meantime, immediate solutions are needed.
While shelters are provided by many agencies, there are people living on the street who prefer their independence. Others who take advantage of the shelters offered would benefit greatly from the security of having a rolling means to make their living, along with protection from the elements should they need it.
This simple understanding was the basis behind the development of the JourneyMan™ mobile shelter.
An article in the Victoria Times Colonist summarizes the issue well...
Also, read Larry Lagarde's article about the Journeyman."Tony, Thanks for the reply to our post and all the great work you are doing with bike trailers. I am glad to hear you are moving ahead with finding ways to make your tent trailers available to those in need. Also great work on your binner cargo trailers. It looks like a very impressive line-up of heavy duty cargo trailers that you are putting together. Best, Josh" from the Bike Trailer Blog.
How it works:

Some recent media coverage:
NOW "COMING OUT OF THE DEPRESSION" PRICING!
Pricing to suit the times:-
- Basic Cart including detachable tow-bar, Built-in tent, detachable tent outriggers, plywood deck. Basic Model: $825 Cdn (US $779)
- Adjustable Pegs: $70 Cdn (US $66)
- Extension Sides: $110 Cdn (US $104)
All taxes, duties, packaging and shipping extra. Check out our comprehensive list of options to customize your trailer!
Background by Tony Hoar on the concept and design.
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