Man Builds Tiny House for Homeless Woman Sleeping in the Dirt (Video & Pictures)

Elvis Summers as deeply moved by Irene “Smokie” McGee’s determination to assist when he saw her sleeping on a dirt patch in front of his Los Angeles home. Summers used his carpentry skills to build a small residence for McGee after becoming increasingly aware of the growing trend of tiny house construction. Realizing that he lacked the most basic protection, such as a tarp or a box, Summers sprang into action.

He started the fundraising organization Small Home Big Purpose after his video had more than seven million views. Dave's efforts to assist those in his community who lacked protection or needed it were encouraged by that effort's success. In addition to providing financial assistance for McGee's housing, hee investigates other means of enhancing the lives of the less fortunate, such as providing opportunities for education or employment.