Success Stories
Your donations fund a range of programs that provide services for the nomadic community and help preserve their independence, self-sufficiency, and dignity.
BUILDING COMMUNITY: Gatherings organized by HOWA guide new nomads in the skills needed to thrive, teach the value of honoring the public lands where we camp, and promote lasting friendships.
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A Huge Thank You to all of the WRTR and RTR Volunteers
The WRTR and RTR could not happen without the team of volunteers who gladly contribute their time to keep everything…
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The RTR
From Bob’s YouTube channel: Why I Started the RTR “In 2008 when the economy crashed my website was in place.…
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The First WRTR
The 2019 Women’s Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (WRTR) was held in Bouse, Arizona, January 4 through 8. It was projected that…
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EMERGENCY FUND IN ACTION:When the unexpected happens HOWA provides loaner tents for temporary shelter and funds for tires, repairs, gas, and other necessities.
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Emergency Gas Money
Another great testimonial from a nomad who used the emergency fund.We are so happy that you were able to find…
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Emergency Van Repairs
Charlene contacted HOWA for assistance with repairs to her van. After supplying all of the necessary information to Charmaine of…
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A success story from the Nomad Emergency Fund
A request for assistance: I’m 68, a f/t nomad for 6 yrs. presently in Santa Fe, NM. Three weeks ago…
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VAN BUILDS: A pressing need for shelter is solved by converting minivans and other suitable vehicles into simple homes on wheels. Volunteers come together for two weeks several times a year to complete the homes.
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Meet Walt, a HOWA volunteer.
When Walt was 23, this Homes On Wheels Alliance (HOWA) multipurpose volunteer left Boston on a backpacking trip to Kathmandu,…
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Simply Lesa
Originally from Maine, Lesa has been part of the Cheap RV Living nomadic community since 2005. After years on the…
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Danyel’s Nomadic Journey
Working away sanding the walls for her new cargo trailer home, Danyel is originally from Michigan. A warm, kind woman…
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SPECIAL PROJECTS: Generous donations of solar panels from Santan Solar and funds from the Berger Foundation allowed HOWA to award solar panel kits to 37 deserving recipients.
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Solar Award Volunteers
Generosity and giving back are important elements of HOWA’s programs. Every person helped is encouraged to participate to the level…
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Recipients Receiving Solar Panels Kits
All 37 solar panel recipients received a 245W panel, charge controller, wiring, mounting hardware, fuses, and connectors. Ideally HOWA would…
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Solar panel awards
Day one of the solar panel awards was an absolute success!•We provided 15 people with life-changing solar panels and the…
FUTURE PLANS: HOWA will use donated and purchased land for gathering, training, and building centers. This will free up resources and allow HOWA to serve more people.
