LifeQuest held a groundbreaking for the “My Own Front Door” Microhome Village on Thursday. The Village will feature six one-bedroom, one-bathroom homes for people supported by LifeQuest. The Village will be staffed by LifeQuest employees during waking hours, with remote monitoring technology providing safety during the overnight hours. Construction is scheduled to be completed by summer 2026.
The overall project budget for construction, a maintenance fund and move in expenses are around $2,000,000. To date LifeQuest has raised more than 80% towards its goal. Funds come from local and regional donors, as well as investments from LifeQuest and the LifeQuest Foundation itself.
There are six lead donors to the project: Nancy Ellwein, Mike and Kim Mohr, James Soper, Dale and Ruth Thomas, Don and Barb Young and Vantage Point Solutions.
Three people supported by LifeQuest have committed to living in homes within the village. LifeQuest will continue to work with the people it supports to fill the remaining homes before construction is completed. People will pay rent and are expected to take care of their home, from normal housekeeping duties to snow shoveling their front porch.
For more information or to financially support the Village, visit www.myownfrontdoor.com.
Quotes from People Supported Who Will Live in the Homes
“I am excited to design and decorate my home the way I want. I will like having
my own space and not have to share with anyone. I cannot wait to show my
family and friends my new home, and host parties.”
– Cindy Montefering
“I look for to showing my friends and family my new house, especially my sister,
Bonnie. I am excited to have my own space and hang out with my friends. I
cannot wait to have my own front door.”
– Roger Englebarts
“I am excited for a new start and for a new house. I look forward to showing it to
my friends and family. I have a new friend, Cindy, who is also moving into a new
home.”
– Laci Meyer