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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2021 Online RTR & WRTR
Like so many other events during the coronavirus pandemic, the Rubber Tramp Rendezvous and the Women’s Rubber Tramp Rendezvous could…
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Join a Virtual Caravan!
The first nomadic caravans were started in late 2018 by Bob Wells, the president of HOWA and founder of…
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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…
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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A Helping Hand
The Emergency Fund team reviews many requests. When it’s not possible to grant money for large repairs a compassion fund…
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Fifty Nomads Helped
Since the creation of the Emergency Fund in August 2019, HOWA has distributed over $13,000 to more than 50 nomads.…
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A Little Extra Help Needed
HOWA Emergency Fund Coordinator, Allecia, has been extra busy lately due to the coronvirus pandemic which brings unique challenges to…
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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Four Minivans Awarded!
Due to precautions because of the coronavirus pandemic, the fall minivan build was scaled down to an un-build with a…
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A Minivan Home For Esther
Growing up in Alaska and camping with her parents as a very young child prepared Esther for a life of…
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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,…
SPECIAL PROJECTS: Generous donations of solar panels, batteries, electric bikes, trailers and other equipment by HOWA’s alliance partners and individual donors improve the daily lives of nomads.
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We Care Gift Card Program
In early December HOWA received a wonderful donation – $15,000 to be distributed to nomads in need. The anonymous donor…
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Lives Improved with Solar Donations
HOWA receives many offers from people who wish to donate lightly used equipment. All offers are appreciated but because HOWA…
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Two Lectric eBikes Donated
After the April Build Out was canceled due to COVID-19, HOWA found other ways to help the community that didn’t…
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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.
