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.
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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The nomad emergency fund in action
A recent success story from the nomad emergency fund. Help requested: Hello, My name is Karin. My husband and our…
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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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HOWA’s First Birthday!!
Bob’s LIVE FEED Join us as we celebrate Homes On Wheels Alliance’s (HOWA) very FIRST birthday!! Wednesday, August…
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Minivan Build Manual
There have been requests for more details on the prototype minivan build just completed by HOWA. The attached manual covers…
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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.
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.