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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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…
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.
