GHAR Commits $75,000 to Sponsor a Tiny Home at Eden Village Harrisburg
Building Homes, Building Communities: A Partnership to Bring Permanent, Dignified Housing to Those in Need
April 15, 2026, HARRISBURG, PA — Eden Village Harrisburg, a faith-based, community-centered nonprofit dedicated to providing ultra-affordable permanent housing for unhoused individuals, is honored to announce a landmark partnership with the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® (GHAR). As the first organization to make this level of commitment to Eden Village Harrisburg, GHAR’s Board of Directors has voted to commit $75,000 to sponsor a tiny home — a tangible, life-changing expression of community and compassion that sets a powerful example for others to follow.
A Partnership Rooted in Community
At Eden Village Harrisburg, we believe that safe housing is not merely a practical necessity — it is a reflection of the dignity and worth that every person in our community carries. Our model of tiny-home, community-centered living is designed to meet people where they are, offering not just a roof overhead, but a place of belonging, healing, and hope.
The decision by GHAR’s Board to sponsor a tiny home represents far more than a financial investment. It is a bold declaration that the real estate community of Greater Harrisburg sees, values, and stands with its most vulnerable neighbors. This partnership bridges the professional expertise of REALTORS® — who understand the transformative power of home ownership and stable housing — with the mission-driven work of Eden Village to serve those who have been left without that foundation.
“The GHAR Board is proud to be the first organization to make this commitment to Eden Village Harrisburg. Our members were moved by the vital work being done to address unhoused needs in our community, and we are equally excited to partner not only with Eden Village, but with the greater Harrisburg community and our affiliated partners to make this tiny home a reality. Together, we are demonstrating what becomes possible when real estate professionals and community organizations unite around a shared purpose — Building Homes, Building Communities.” – Kathleen S. Ludwig, AHWD, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS®
Every Home a Statement of Community
Eden Village Harrisburg’s model is built on the evidence-based Housing First approach, combined with a community structure that fosters accountability, neighborliness, and ongoing support. Each tiny home is privately owned by a resident, giving individuals long-term security and a stake in their community.
GHAR’s sponsored home will stand as a testament to what becomes possible when professional associations, community organizations, and neighbors unite around a common good. A GHAR Task Force has been commissioned to develop the fundraising strategy.
How You Can Be Part of the Story
Eden Village Harrisburg is currently in the development phase, and partnerships like this one with GHAR are making this vision a reality home by home. Individuals, organizations, businesses, and community groups who want to join this work are invited to give, advocate, and share this story.
To learn more about Eden Village, visit: edenvillageharrisburg.org
About Eden Village Harrisburg
Eden Village Harrisburg is a faith-based nonprofit working to develop an ultra-affordable, permanent tiny-home community for individuals who are chronically unhoused in the Greater Harrisburg area. Rooted in the belief that every person deserves dignity, safety, and a place to belong, Eden Village offers not just housing, but community, connection, and a pathway to stability.
About the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® (GHAR)
The Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® is a professional association serving real estate professionals across the Greater Harrisburg region. GHAR is committed to the highest standards of practice, advocacy for private property rights, and strengthening the communities its members serve. Through partnerships like this one with Eden Village Harrisburg, GHAR demonstrates its commitment to housing access and community well-being for all.