When my youngest daughter, Luna, was 6 years old, she jumped at the idea of driving an RV from Colorado to California to shelter a family who lost their home in the 2018 Camp Fire. In a lot of ways, I was just tagging along. Seven years later — and after sheltering more than 300 families across the United States — here we are. She’s grown up doing this good work… and along the way, I guess I grew up a lot too. See the latest chapter in our journey in the documentary film Humble River… it’s not over, premiering Oct. 15 in Denver. 🎟️ givebutter.com/EmergencyRV_F… #EmergencyRV #DenverEvents #Helene

In the spirit of Dolly Parton Day, 'If you see someone without a smile give them one of yours.' The Timothy family in Alabama did one better. They donated this beautiful RV which will soon be on its way to a family displaced by a natural disaster. If you have an RV in good working order to donate, we will provide you with the full appraised value as a tax deduction and you will be helping a family impacted by disaster. We can match you up with a family or we will come pick it up for you. Visit emergencyrv.org to start the donation process.

Hurricane Helene is not a distant memory for us. We still think about the families who lived through the devastation two years ago and we always will because remembering them is what keeps us showing up for the next family who needs us. None of this is possible without the generosity of our donors and supporters. You did not just donate an unused RV or give money, you gave a Vietnam veteran who had lost everything a brand new home to wake up in on Christmas Day. Help us keep showing up for natural disaster survivors at emergencyrv.org/take-action

Losing your home to a natural disaster is one of the most devastating experiences a family can go through. The first 72 hours are the most critical and the most overwhelming. We put this checklist together because we have met with hundreds of families in these exact moments and we want you to know that there is a path forward and you do not have to find it alone. Save this post. Share it with someone who might need it. If you are displaced by a natural disaster, visit emergencyrv.org to apply for a free EmergencyRV today. #emergencypreparedness #disasterrecovery #emergencyrv #shelter

This beautiful RV was recently picked up by our dedicated hauler, Chris Hall, who spends countless hours on the road helping EmergencyRV get RVs where they need to go. We are incredibly grateful for Chris and for every mile he drives to help us serve veterans, first responders, and families recovering from the loss of their homes after natural disasters. Right now, this RV is a new beginning waiting to happen. We can't wait to see it become home for a family who has lost so much and help make an incredibly difficult time just a little bit easier.

Thanks Chris!! @ChrisHallWx

The Jenkins family has a place to call home again. After losing their home in the 74 Fire in Colorado City, CO, the Jenkins family told us they felt invisible and forgotten, and that they didn’t know how they were going to make it through the winter in a tent. Once the initial attention dies down, these families are still there, trying to figure out where they’re going to live and what they’re going to do next. That’s something we want EmergencyRV to change by helping provide one of the most immediate needs after a disaster: a safe place to stay. We want the Jenkins family to know they haven’t been forgotten. There are people who see them, care about what they’re going through, and are willing to show up. Welcome home. ❤️ #emergencyrv #makingadifference #colorado #survivors

Behind the scenes of a phone call with a wildfire survivor.  Before we delivered his fifth wheel, I wanted to call Michael Jenkins and hear his story. On Father's Day, the 74 Fire tore through Colorado City, Colorado, destroying seven homes including Michael's. For nearly two months, he and his family lived in a tent on their own property, in the middle of a Colorado summer, dealing with extreme heat and bears coming around the property at night. Michael is a retired disabled firefighter. We thank him for protecting others and we believe that firefighters deserve to know that when the worst happens to them, someone will show up the same way they always have. If you would like to help us show up for survivors like Michael, comment GIVE below for a direct donation link or visit emergencyrv.org. #wildfiresurvivor #emergencyrv #colorado #behindthescenes

Today is the first day back to school for Luna and Jack so we went on a field trip to pick up a fifth wheel yesterday and delivered it to a family in Colorado City, Colorado, who lost their home in a wildfire on Father’s Day. They’ve been through something nobody should have to go through - losing their home and so much of what they had. After hearing this fire-fighter family was living in a tent for the past two months, we knew we had to do our part and help give this family a little bit of shelter and some breathing room while they figure out what comes next. If you have an RV in good working order to donate, we will provide you with the full appraised value as a tax deduction and you will be helping a family impacted by disaster. We can match you up with a family or we will come pick it up for you. Visit emergencyrv.org to start the donation process. Thank you to the people who help make all of this happen. ♥️ #makingadifference #colorado #emergencyrv #wildfire

🚨 We’re looking for an angel with a truck and a 5th wheel hitch. 🚨 EmergencyRV needs a volunteer driver to help tow a 5th wheel from Enid, Oklahoma, to Denver, Colorado for a wildfire survivor family in need. If you have a truck equipped to tow a 5th wheel and can help make this journey possible, we’d love to hear from you. Pick up location: Enid, Oklahoma
Drop off location: Denver, Colorado
Approximate distance: ~550-600 miles one way
Estimated drive time: 9 hours
Requirements: Personal truck (half ton or above) with a 5th wheel tow hitch capable of towing an RV and full insurance coverage
Gas reimbursement: Provided in full by EmergencyRV
Timing: As soon as possible Our team will provide complete support before, during, and after the drive as well as a full briefing on towing safety and route planning before departure. DM us or email info@emergencyrv.org if you are interested or please share this post if you know someone who is. #disaster #rvliving #emergencyrv #volunteer

After a natural disaster, recovery looks like a family being able to focus on rebuilding instead of where they’ll sleep or how they'll cook their next meal. That’s why EmergencyRV provides RVs as temporary housing for disaster survivors. A safe place to stay can give families something incredibly important during an uncertain time: the space to focus on what comes next. You can be part of that recovery. You can help EmergencyRV provide safe, temporary housing to disaster survivors. Visit emergencyrv.org to find out how.

Today is #NationalNonprofitDay and we’d like to take a moment to celebrate the people who make this work possible. Thank you to every donor who has trusted EmergencyRV and believed that, when disaster strikes, families deserve their own safe space, sense of dignity, and a place to begin putting their lives back together. Thank you to every volunteer who has shown up with their truck, their tools, their hands, their time, and their heart. Thank you to every partner who has opened a door, made an introduction, shared resources, or stood beside us when the path forward wasn't always clear. And today, we especially want to recognize every single nonprofit organization doing the hard, often unseen work of disaster recovery. Over the years, we've had the privilege of meeting and working alongside organizations that dedicate their lives to helping communities navigate the aftermath of hurricanes, floods, fires, tornadoes, and other disasters. Organizations filling gaps, serving neighbors, rebuilding communities, and finding ways to help people move forward when everything feels uncertain. Disaster recovery is not the work of one organization. It takes a network of people and organizations willing to say, "We'll figure this out together." At the end of the day, we're not just providing RVs. We're part of a larger community committed to showing up when people need us most.

SURVIVOR UPDATE ! Some of you may remember the footage Steven sent us a couple of weeks ago showing flood waters rising around his camper in the middle of the night. It was terrifying to watch and even harder to imagine living through. Today, we get to share a very different update: Steven is safe, and he’s now in an EmergencyRV — thanks to our supporters who helped bring a little comfort and a sense of normalcy back to his life. A special shoutout to David, who hauled this RV all the way from Florida to Kerrville, Texas to help make it happen. Shelter is such a basic human need. Visit emergencyrv.org to help us shelter more families who lost their homes in the Kerrville flood. #emergencyrv #floods #survivors #disaster

More than 900 structures have now been destroyed by the wildfires in Spokane, Washington. Entire neighborhoods have been devastated and thousands of people are facing the unimaginable task of figuring out what comes next. Woody spoke with @9NEWS about what we’re hearing from families and why we’re already working to help. We’re hoping to deliver RVs to Spokane as quickly as we can, giving families a safe place to land while they begin rebuilding their lives. If you live in the PNW and have an RV in good working order to donate, we will provide you with the full appraised value as a tax deduction and you will be helping a family impacted by disaster. We can match you up with a family or we will come pick it up for you. If you’d like to help us show up for the good people of Spokane, comment GIVE below to receive a direct link to donate or give now at emergencyrv.org. Spokane needs us. Let’s show them they’re not alone. #emergencyrv #disaster #wildfires #survivors

WCK is responding in Colombia, where a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Pacific coast. The regions of Chocó, Cali, Pereira, and Manizales have all felt the impact, and search and rescue efforts are underway. WCK teams and local partners are working to serve meals to people in need as quickly as possible. This situation is evolving—follow along for more. Read More: wck.org/news/colombia-quake/… #ChefsForColombia WCK está respondiendo en Colombia, donde un terremoto de magnitud 7.4 sacudió la costa del Pacífico. Las regiones de Chocó, Cali, Pereira y Manizales han sentido el impacto, y los esfuerzos de búsqueda y rescate están en marcha. Los equipos de WCK y socios locales están trabajando para servir comidas a las personas que lo necesitan lo más rápido posible. La situación está evolucionando—síguenos para más actualizaciones. Más información: wck.org/es/news/colombia-ter… #ChefsForColombia

Thank you @chefjoseandres. Your support of our work and the example you set with your humanity all over the world through @WCKitchen and @LTFund inspires us every day. 🙏

The Wilkins family asked themselves how they can make a difference in someone's life and the answer was sitting right on their RV lot in Buena Vista, CO. This fifth wheel is going to be fully cleaned, inspected, and stocked before being delivered at no cost to a natural disaster survivor family. Thank you Lori and David for trusting EmergencyRV with your fifth wheel. Your donation is in good hands and it is going to be the reason a family makes it through the devastating experience of displacement. If you have an RV in good working order to donate, we will provide you with the full appraised value as a tax deduction and you will be helping a family impacted by disaster. We can match you up with a family or we will come pick it up for you. Visit emergencyrv.org to start the donation process. #emergencyrv #Disaster #donation #rvliving

📍 BASED IN FLORIDA? We need your help getting RVs to Texas. Right now 15 Kerrville Texas flood survivor families are on our waitlist for an EmergencyRV. We have the RVs ready and waiting in Ocala, Florida and what we need is a hauler hauler to make the drive. Please read the post for full details! To volunteer or for more information DM us directly or email info@emergencyrv.org. And please share this post -- the right person might be one share away.  #volunteer #volunteering #rving #emergencyrv #disaster

We’re monitoring the heartbreaking wildfire situation in Spokane, WA. The Old Trails, Autumn Lane, and Fairview fires have destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Praying for every family impacted and for the brave firefighters working the lines. At EmergencyRV, we believe that when disaster strikes, we’re all in this together. If you’ve lost your home and need shelter, apply here: emergencyrv.org/get-help Keep the faith 🇺🇸

Woody recently spoke with @SpectrumNews1TX about the families who need our collective help in Kerr County Texas. Two weeks ago, creeks rose rapidly overnight and without warning taking homes with them and leaving families with nowhere to go. We are preparing to transport RVs over 1100 miles  to provide these disaster impacted families with safe shelter. If you would like to help make that drive possible, please support our Kerr County Texas Flood response fundraiser: givebutter.com/emergencyrv-k… #flood #disaster #emergencyrv