A Canadian entrepreneur sold his tech company for millions, then spent $1.5 million building tiny homes for people without homes

For many people experiencing homelessness, the biggest challenge is not just finding temporary shelter but securing a stable place to rebuild their lives.

Emergency accommodation can provide short-term relief, yet it rarely offers the privacy, security and support needed for long-term recovery.

In Fredericton, New Brunswick, one Canadian entrepreneur decided to approach the problem differently.

After selling his technology company for an eight-figure sum, Marcel LeBrun invested around $1.5 million of his own money to create 12 Neighbours, a community of tiny homes designed to provide permanent housing and opportunities for employment.

Combining affordable housing, renewable energy and social support, the initiative has attracted international attention as an innovative model for tackling homelessness.Who is Marcel LeBrun, the entrepreneur behind 12 NeighboursMarcel LeBrun is a Canadian technology entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist from New Brunswick.