Community Roots Collaborative (C-ROOTS) was formed in 2017. Today it is a group of dedicated community members from all walks of life. We have put our hearts, efforts, and finances on the line in order to make the dream of building affordable tiny homes for our neighbors a reality. The lack of affordable housing has become a health crisis. We feel that in order to achieve a path towards stability and wellness one must have a permanent roof over their head.

We have 3 phases of construction occurring over the next 12 months. We plan to have 21 permanent small homes built and operating by June 2021.

Community Roots Collaborative is a 501(c) (3) and over 90% of donations go directly to housing/food for the unsheltered in our community.

FAQ's

OUR MISSION

Create affordable housing solutions, through small cottage home communities, with integrated support services.

SMALL COTTAGE STYLE

Homes will range from 300-550 sq. ft., with space for single residents and families and will be fully self contained with plumbing, electricity, etc.

PERMANENT HOMES

Our homes will be PERMANENT, on concreate foundations, in small neighborhoods.

INTEGRATED SERVICES

To help break the cyclical challenge of homelessness, our communities will have on-site continuing support services.

MEET THE TEAM

DAN WHITELEY

President

A life long resident of Vancouver, WA. Dan is an owner of an Executive Search Firm. A.L. Merryman Company. Dan is actively involved on several boards throughout the community. He is married and the proud father of two.

B.S. Psychology Washington State University.

HECTOR HINOJOSA

Founder & Vice President

A community leader and mainstay for social activism work. He runs a group Stone Soup and is President of the Southwest Washington Chapter of League of United Latin American Citizens.

CHRIS THOBABEN

Treasurer

Chris grew up on a small farm in Ohio. He spent 8 years in the Marine Corp and is still active with the reserves. A business owner/supply chain consultant improving local and global processes. He is married and proud father of 4.

BS Political Science Miami Univ. | MS Supply Chain Management Syracuse Univ.

AIDEET PINEDA

Secretary

Aideet is passionate advocate for the homeless, and first generation immigrant. She has been the health care professional for 15 years. She is a Community Engagement Specialist for Molina Healthcare covering 8 counties throughout the state of WA. Aideet is the proud mother of 3 and constantly stays busy running various construction and affordable housing projects with her significant other. You may find her venturing down trails, chasing waterfalls or climbing mountains on the weekend.

XAVIER REYNOLDS

Board Member

Xavier is an accomplished political consultant.

HELGA MATTEI

Board Member

Has served as a board member on more that 20 non-profit and business organization throughout her career. She has been a consultant to educational, media organizations. She more recently was the Director of the Small Business and Community Service Programs at Houston Community College System where she organized and directed a new area within the Economic Development division of HCCS , the largest community college system in Texas.