1. Background & Vision
In 2020–21, Community Roots Collaborative (C-Roots) transformed an 1870s railway switch station in Vancouver’s Fruit Valley neighborhood into a vibrant, supportive housing community. This marked the nonprofit’s inaugural project to address homelessness in Clark County through innovative, modular housing and recovery-focused services.
2. What the Project Includes
Tiny-Home Village
- 21 fully furnished, prefabricated homes (~315 sq ft each) on 1.5 acres
- Homes include private kitchens, bathrooms, and living space
- Residents began moving in in September 2021
- Offers secure, permanent housing with utilities included
The Station House Recovery Center
- Renovated historic building converted into a 4-bedroom recovery home
- Operated in partnership with XChange Recovery
- Provides transitional support for individuals recovering from substance use
- Opened in early 2021
3. Funding & Partnerships
- Wolf Industries provided the modular construction
- Supported by the City of Vancouver’s Proposition 1 Affordable Housing Fund
- Amerigroup Washington donated $10,000 to enhance on-site services
- Additional community and public partners supported operations and wrap-around services
4. Impact & Approach
- Currently houses about 39 residents
- Monthly rent set at ~$650, plus $50 utilities – well below market rate
- Wrap-around services include recovery support, life skills, employment coaching, and healthcare access
- Restores underused land and buildings to serve vulnerable populations
- Focuses on permanent solutions instead of temporary shelters or encampments
5. A Scalable Model
- Fruit Valley Terrace serves as a blueprint for future developments
- C-Roots has completed a second village (“O Street”) as part of a growing regional response
- The model emphasizes low-cost, efficient construction, strong partnerships, and ongoing community engagement
6. Why This Matters
- Provides dignity, privacy, and security for people transitioning out of homelessness
- Combines housing with support services to reduce barriers to long-term stability
- Demonstrates that modular construction and collaborative planning can create lasting, affordable housing solutions
- Strengthens neighborhoods by repurposing land and facilities with meaningful community impact
Community Benefits
The Fruit Valley Terrace Project not only provides critical housing and recovery support for individuals experiencing homelessness – it also enriches the broader community by revitalizing unused space, fostering inclusive neighborhoods, and demonstrating what’s possible when public, private, and nonprofit sectors work together. It offers a tangible example of how strategic investment, thoughtful design, and wrap-around services can create lasting, positive change. By transforming lives and landscapes, Fruit Valley Terrace sets a precedent for compassionate, community-centered development that uplifts everyone it touches.
If you’re inspired by the impact of the Fruit Valley Terrace Project and are considering modular housing for your own multi-unit development, contact Wolf Industries to explore how their efficient, high-quality modular solutions can bring your vision to life. Visit www.wolfind.com or call (360) 912-9519 to start the conversation today.