The Tiny House Project

Housing First!

My Sistah's House (MSH) has played a vital role in providing transitional housing to individuals who were previously homeless to ultimately transition them to permanent affordable housing. The #TinyHouseProjectMSH is a beacon of hope that has transformed lives by constructing 20 homes for homeless members of the Memphis transgender community.

As of 2024, we have successfully developed eight homes, including one fully accessible for individuals with disabilities. Two additional homes are currently under construction, one of which will be ADA-compliant, bringing the total number of completed homes to ten within two years. Our goal is to continue this momentum and complete the remaining ten homes while committing to replicating this effort in other southern states with communities similar to Memphis.

"What My Sistah's House Has Planned for 2024"

Jasper Joyner | January 2024 | Focus LGBT

The trans-led, Memphis-based non-profit, founded by TLGBQ advocates Kayla Gore and Illyahnna C. Wattshall, has provided dozens of accessible homes through their low barrier homeowner program since starting in 2016. But their work is far from over.

My Sistah’s House (MSH), which began with mainly transitional tiny homes of about 400 square feet, now also renovates single family homes for individuals and families in the Orange Mound and South Memphis area, specifically in the Historic Glenview District. Currently, MSH has two homes under construction, with plans for 7 more by the end of 2024.

Along with expanding its services for more Memphis residents, My Sistah’s House also offers mental health resources, case management, and community services through the Green Space, their community building located in South Memphis.