A trail map to help, community and campfires for people who live on wheels.
Homes on Wheels Alliance (HOWA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports nomads in need through training, resources and community. This member-made guide points you to the right door on their site.
Start here
Four doors most people need first.
New to life on wheels?
HOWA's starting point for people beginning their nomad journey.
Start here →Need help right now?
Programs and services for nomads in need, including the E-Fund.
Get help →Watch and learn
Informative videos from HOWA's YouTube channel.
Watch on YouTube →Stay in the loop
Join HOWA's mailing list for news and newsletters.
Join the list →Programs
Run by HOWA. Each card opens the program page on the official site.
E-Fund
Emergency support for nomads in need.
Open on the HOWA site →In Person Caravans
Travel and camp together with other nomads.
Open on the HOWA site →Mentoring Camp
Guidance for moving into a sustainable mobile life.
Open on the HOWA site →Hele Box Program
See the program details on the HOWA site.
Open on the HOWA site →Programs and events calendar
What is happening and when.
Open on the HOWA site →Facebook groups
Find your people in HOWA's online community.
Open on the HOWA site →Gatherings
Reminders that nomads are not alone.
Give to HOWA
Every gift is made on HOWA's own pages and goes straight to the nonprofit. Nomad Commons never handles money.
Donate to HOWA
A direct gift to the nonprofit, on HOWA's own donation page.
Donate now →Keep the RTR free
Support the 2027 RTR and WRTR so they stay free for all.
Give on Givebutter →Sponsor the 2027 RTRs
For businesses and organizations that want to sponsor the gatherings.
Become a sponsor →Become a HOWA Supporter
Ongoing support for the mission.
Learn more →Win a Prius
A 2015 Prius donated by HOWA's vice president and cofounder is the sweepstakes prize.
Enter the sweepstakes →Shop HOWA gear
Merchandise from HOWA's own shop.
Visit the shop →Why HOWA is worth funding
Homes on Wheels Alliance, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) registered in Nevada, serving people squeezed between rising housing costs and limited incomes.
Financial statements and annual reports
The numbers, published by HOWA.
Review financials →Success stories
What support looks like for the people who receive it.
Read stories →Team and history
Who runs HOWA and how it got here.
Meet the team →Talk to HOWA about a grant
Grant, partnership and sponsorship conversations go to HOWA directly.
Contact HOWA →Figures as published by HOWA on homesonwheelsalliance.org. Check the official site for current numbers.