A man is creating tiny homes on wheels to offer innovative shelter for those without housing, driven by a personal experience of homelessness in his family.

Ryan Donais began his project in July, deeply troubled by the rising number of "tent towns" in Toronto, Canada, where he lives. The 37-year-old construction manager dedicated 100 hours to crafting the prototype and spent two months building the first unit.

Constructed from fiberglass reinforced plastic, these compact homes are equipped with a bed, a desk, a sink, and a camping toilet. Ryan's inspiration for this initiative came after his brother, who has battled addiction for two decades, fell into homelessness five years ago.

"My brother has struggled with addiction for years," Ryan shared with SWNS news. "He is one of the tent people. My mum still keeps in touch, but I haven’t spoken to him in years."

Ryan is now completing his second unit and has officially established the project, named Tiny Tiny Homes, as a nonprofit organization. 

"The project is in its early stages," Ryan said. "I’m managing everything on my own while working to connect with the right people to help advance the cause."

The mini homes are designed to be insulated, weatherproof, and watertight, featuring solar-powered lights and a fan. Each unit includes a window and door, and the bed transforms into a sofa with 12 cubic feet of storage underneath for personal belongings. 

"I want every homeless person to have access to one of these. Tent encampments are not a healthy environment," Ryan said. "My latest model includes a sink for washing and a camping toilet."

Ryan emphasizes that these homes are not intended as permanent solutions but as interim shelters to help people transition to permanent housing. 

"I hope this project serves as a wake-up call for the government," he added. "They need to step up and start providing proper housing for people."

Ryan is documenting his progress on TikTok @tinytinyhomes and Instagram @tinytinyhomestoronto. He has also launched a GoFundMe campaign that has raised $5,000 to date.

"My goal is to make a meaningful impact in people's lives," Ryan said. "I started the campaign to fund bulk materials after covering the cost of the first model myself. I aim to raise $100,000 to scale production, with each unit costing around $5,000 to build, excluding the labor."

Ryan is also accepting donations of materials such as plywood, caulking, PL and rectangle tubing, and RV windows. Additionally, he is seeking a larger workspace and assistance with social media and marketing to further advance his project.

Watch a tour of the tiny home…