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Group pitches Matthews commissioners on veterans’ cottage community
Summary
Representatives from the Home Again Foundation previewed a video and asked Matthews officials to consider their cottage-style veteran housing model and potential use of federal housing funds.
Representatives of the Home Again Foundation presented a short video during the public-comment period at the Jan. 12 Matthews Board meeting and asked commissioners to consider the organization for a veteran‑focused cottage community in the town. Eric Thomas and Rick Gilbert described the cottages as well-appointed units that couple small residences with supportive services and said the model has avoided evictions in its five‑year history.
The presenters asked that commissioners "pray about" and consider the foundation as a steward for potential federal housing grants and emphasized that the neighborhood model mixes independent living and supportive services for veterans.
The board received the invitation during public comment; no formal action or staff report was taken at the meeting.
