This is Mike and Tessa. Tessa was very quiet, but Mike liked too talk. He came here 2 years ago from Wichita, Kansas. He was surprised and shocked when he discovered he could not find affordable housing. He now resides at the Mission on a limited basses. Not an ideal situation. Mike says that the small house projects being built in gifted and unused city lots are helping people transition from the streets. It's the best solution, he says, It helps people feel safe and allows the residents self respect and responsibility. Mike says It's not for everyone, because not everyone wants help.