Tent applicants must be:

• • In need of a tent due to emergency or medical problems,
  • Without enough financial, family, or friend resources to purchase a tent,
  • Available to pick-up and transport a tent that is shipped to them,
  • Strong enough to safely lift and carry 50 pounds,
  • Proficient at putting up and taking down a tent by themselves,
  • Capable of using a 3-pound hammer to secure rebar stakes into rocky ground, and
  • Able to securely transport a 6.5′ long x 12″ round disassembled tent in their vehicle.

If you don’t meet the guidelines for HOWA’s Tent Program, please check out our Other Programs or reach out to local social services in the area you are located.

To inquire about a Tent Grant:
If your situation falls within the Guidelines for the Tent Program, then email eFund@HomesOnWheelsAlliance.org with the following required information:

• • Name
  • Current location
  • Working phone number
  • Working email
  • Brief description of why you need a tent

Once HOWA has this initial information, we will walk you through the larger application process for a tent.

Sent to HOWA’s eFund Coordinator from a client who was sent an application a few days prior.

Hi Tracey,
I want to thank you so much for your service. It is invaluable to us who live on the road. I want you to know that your response to offer help gave me the calm in my heart to slow down and take a moment to fix my car myself. As well I just happened to be near an old friend who let me stay in her driveway while I talked with mechanics and waited for parts. I was able to diagnose the issue as a misfire and order the necessary coil packs as well as swap them out. Gratefully that was the issue.

At this juncture I don’t need the assistance any longer. May your services help another nomad who is in need. I would like to keep knowing you are out there in case I were to be in a similar situation in the future…

Thank you again. So incredibly grateful you are energetically supporting us out here.

Big love
Robin

From an eFund Client:

“my gosh !! The most heart warming biggest virtual hugs sqeezed with so much GRATITUDE to every single hard working dedicated member of the HOWA team,  community, TRIBE!! I feel truly blessed to be a part of. THANK YOU!!!

I will be on the phone in the morning to set up appointment with Tim and will let you know the date.      Best morning I’ve had in a long time thank you again.    Suzanne

A Thank You from an eFund Grantee:

I want to thank you very much for your generosity. Some might think it not a large amount, but I do not. For me in my situation, this is wonderful…

… Now I’d like to ask, though not in a situation yet where I can, When I can, how can I best help to give back to other nomads needing help? I don’t like to leave things to last minute, so want to know how I can start planning and preparing to help, now. I do have budgeted for August 21 to save $100 each month if possible, and though not much, could start giving out of that, back financially. As well, are there other ways I can start contributing? Thank you again so very much …

… I also want to ask if you would, wherever/whomever the funds came from, to Please give them (and yourself for all your patience and help), a HUGE and very sincere, Thank you and God Bless You all. I will use this wisely and carefully, and truly appreciate it. There is no way I won’t be at the October gathering, assisting however I can…   Brenda

Last updated 03/10/2024

Notes:

• For mechanical repairs, payments are made directly to the mechanic shop.
• HOWA’s processes for granting emergency funds follows Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

HOWA is honored to serve Nomads in emergency situations.  We also are very grateful for the generous contributors who make it all possible.  Indeed, HOWA works to meet the following constraints:

1. 1. Serve Nomads who are in emergency need to the greatest extent possible,
   2. Follow donors’ intent per the Guidelines of the Nomad Emergency Fund and Tent Programs, and
   3. Abide by the best practices and laws that govern 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit organizations.