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Tiny homes make big difference in some IVC students’ lives

Students facing homelessness get a place to call their own - 13 On Your Side’s Vince Ybarra reports

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KECY,KYMA) - A little living space can make a big difference in the life of a college student. Some Imperial Valley College (IVC students will soon experience that first hand.

Students are moving into tiny homes ahead of the fall semester. These tiny homes were specifically built to accomodate those facing homelessness. 

IVC says this new community is part of its Basic Needs Initiative, a program that provides basic essentials to IVC students who may be struggling to balance life and school. 

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Vince Ybarra

Vince Ybarra joined KYMA in June 2021 and is a CBS 13 anchor.

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