Our Flagship Initiative
A Safe Place to Live. A Stronger Place to Begin.
A developing housing initiative focused on stability, dignity, and pathways to self-sufficiency. Conceptual rendering — The Village Project is under development.
The Vision
Reducing Homelessness Through Stable Housing
The Village Project is designed to help reduce homelessness by providing safe, stable housing and supporting residents as they move toward long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
More Than a Roof
Stability Creates Space for Possibility.
Safe housing can help people breathe, plan, rebuild confidence, pursue opportunities, and regain stability. When the immediate pressure of where to sleep is eased, room opens to think about what comes next.
Breathe
Plan
Rebuild Confidence
Pursue Opportunities
Our Proposed Housing Pilot
Our Proposed First Housing Pilot
Initial Pilot
A proposed four-home proof of concept to establish and evaluate The Village Project's housing model.
Potential Expansion
Planned growth to up to 25 homes, subject to zoning, infrastructure, financing, and site conditions.
Proposed Georgia Focus
Newton, Henry, and Clayton Counties.
Housing Approaches Being Considered
- Duplexes
- Cottage-style homes
- Modular housing
- Container-based housing
- Suitable existing properties
Potential Property Options
Vacant land with new construction, or acquisition of an existing suitable property.
Conceptual rendering.
The Village Project is under development. Final locations, property acquisitions, financing, development approvals, and construction timelines have not yet been confirmed.
Conceptual rendering for illustrative purposes only. This image represents a proposed architectural design idea for The Village Project. Final construction, layout, materials, and appearance are subject to change based on site conditions, funding, zoning, and development approvals.
Demetra Jordan
Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer
The Story Behind the Vision
The Place I Lived Did Not Define the Purpose I Carried.
The Village Project is personal for me. When I first received the vision for Star Witness Programs, my name was on the waiting list for public housing with the Galveston Housing Authority.
As a young single mother, I needed a safe place for my family to live. I eventually moved into Cedar Terrace public housing in Galveston, Texas. It was there that Star Witness Programs was born.
I know what it means to need support while still carrying purpose, vision, and hope for your future. Having a safe place to live gave me room to breathe, think, plan, grow, and begin building the vision God had entrusted to me.
That experience has never left me. It is part of the heart behind The Village Project. My desire is not simply to place a roof over someone's head. I want to help create a stable foundation where individuals and families can regain their footing and begin moving toward self-sufficiency with dignity.
Demetra Jordan
Building Responsibly
How We Are Planning the Project
The initiative is currently focused on research, planning, feasibility, partnerships, and responsible development.
Research & Planning
Understanding needs, feasibility, and responsible approaches.
Partnerships & Resources
Building relationships with the people and organizations who make it possible.
Pilot Development
Developing a small, well-planned housing pilot.
Evaluation & Future Growth
Learning from the pilot and planning responsibly for what's next.
Partnership Opportunities
Who We're Looking to Connect With
Landowners & Real Estate Professionals
Help identify suitable properties and parcels.
Express interestBuilders & Developers
Bring construction expertise and responsible development.
Express interestHousing Organizations
Collaborate on housing stability and best practices.
Express interestSocial Service Providers
Support residents with practical resources and pathways.
Express interestFunding & Grant Partners
Help fund and sustain the initiative responsibly.
Express interestCommunity Organizations
Strengthen communities through shared commitment.
Express interest