Habitat for Humanity RV Care-A-Vanners

[kb0zke]

Thanks to this thread, we got involved last year with three builds. We've signed up for Hobbs for later this year. We would have tried for more builds this year, but we've been busy with Laborers For Christ and our daughter seemed to think that our presence was required for a couple of weeks around her wedding. Can't imagine why. <grin>

[Bev1940]

I have signed up and been accepted with Habitat near Thibodeaux LA again for the coming winter Jan to April hope to see some of the people I worked with last winter, and maybe another Airstreamer, I was the only one last winter.

[nvestysly]

Danielle and I made a presentation for Habitat RV CAV at the 2016 Texas Country Air rally in Quanah, TX

We didn't think to take pictures at the seminar but we've attached some photographs of the rally. If you want more details about the rally there is lots of information on Facebook/TexasCountryAir

[kds]

So great of you guys to post these pictures and GREAT to see you both in Fredericksburg yesterday. Also, thanks for always talking about Habitat's RV Care-a-vanners to the RV community. It's so much fun and what a great way to give back! I do hope you will take a look at the Fellsmere, Florida build next March. I'll be there along with Bill and Lynda in their airstream. Safe travels on your way home

KDS

[Bev1940]

Hello Airstreamers !! Anyone thinking of signing up for the Thibodeaux LA builds this winter? I was the only AS'r there last winter. Its great nice park and the work is not heavy just rehabbing houses painting and repair very little heavy work !

[nvestysly]

Hi Bev1940

Hope all goes well for you in LA. great place to be in the winter and lots of good food too! Several years ago we worked with Tony and Wayne at that affiliate - they were the construction supervisors.

We also met Baker Bill, another Care-A-Vanner, while woking on that project. He was a fantastic cook! And he had such an interesting, custom RV.

Sounds like you'll be there during Mardi Gras. We attended the parades in Homa and had a blast.

[nvestysly]

I just came across the latest version of the RV CAV handout/brochure. If you are interested in the program please print the brochure and give a copy to friends. Be sure to have a few with you in your RV so you can hand them out to people who may be interested.

Post a copy on your Facebook page along with a brief explanation of the RV CAV program. Send a copy by email to anyone you know that may be interested.

Thanks

[kds]

Originally Posted by nvestysly

I just came across the latest version of the RV CAV handout/brochure. If you are interested in the program please print the brochure and give a copy to friends. Be sure to have a few with you in your RV so you can hand them out to people who may be interested.

Post a copy on your Facebook page along with a brief explanation of the RV CAV program. Send a copy by email to anyone you know that may be interested.

Thanks

Thank you so much for posting this-----great to see! I'm headed to build with Habitat RV Care-a-Vanners in March, Fellsmere, Florida. Hope to see you on a build soon!

KDS

[nvestysly]

We helped on a Habitat for Humanity project in Crystal River, Florida recently. They work Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 - noon. They provide plenty of water and "sports" beverages as well as fresh fruit and other snacks.

They Crystal River affiliate does not host RV Care-A-Vanners. However, they really appreciate any time you can offer. I worked on the job site and Danielle worked in the ReStore.

So.... Even if you can't find an RV CAV project that fits your schedule and location be sure to look up the affiliate in your area (regardless of where you are) and offer your time. We've done this many times and the affiliates seem very agreeable to short term volunteering. You'll learn so much about the local area, meet some interesting people, and help build a house for a partner family.

[nvestysly]

Whether you volunteer at Habitat for Humanity through the RV Care-A-Vanner program or through the affiliate near your home there's nothing quite like raising walls. I'm forever amazed that a dozen or so unskilled "laborers" can make this happen in just a matter of hours!

[kds]

Thanks for posting these great pictures! It is pretty amazing to watch those walls go up, I never get tired of watching it. I'm all excited because I am headed to Fellsmere, Florida in a few weeks to build. I dewinterized my trailer today and got that "itch" to be back on the road. Looks like no there's no grass growing under your feet!

kds

[nvestysly]

Bev1940 and kds...

Post pictures from your builds in LA and FL.

Anyone else out there volunteering with Habitat? Describe your experiences, tell us what's going on and where you've been building.

We spent some time today visiting with an Airstream owner and fellow CAVer. He's spending the season in Dade City, FL.

Danielle and I will be in Albany, GA soon to work on Collegiate Challenge. We'll post pictures after the event is complete along with a "review" of our first Collegiate Challenge project. We're looking forward to it. Sounds like it's going to be a 5 pounder with all the meals that are planned!

[NWGetaways]

I just signed up for the Rexburg Idaho build September 24 to October 8. I'm looking forward to it.

This will be my first time on a Habitat build. I hope some other Airstreamers are there!

[nvestysly]

Originally Posted by NWGetaways

This will be my first time on a Habitat build. I hope some other Airstreamers are there!

Hey, that's great news. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

It's always fun when we see another Airstream on a Habitat project but they seem to be few compared to all other brands combined. We Airstreamers are a relatively small number in the RV population so we're a similarly small number in the RV CAV population too.

Regardless, you're likely to have fun and the homeowner will appreciate all the work you do toward building their decent, affordable home.

Please let us know about your experience and post some pictures if possible.

[Bev1940]

I have signed up on the Thibodeaux LA Jan thru March last year and Jan till April 22 this year. I really like the area and meeting new crews plus we have groups of students coming in from different colleges. The Cypress Lake Campground is a nice lakeside camp ground where you see spectacular sunrises over the water. We are rehabbing houses here and I find its more suitable for me at 77 than the heavier work on new builds. I have not seen one ASmer here either last year or this year. C'mon pass a good time in Louisian!

[nvestysly]

Keep the pictures coming...

We helped on a Collegiate Challenge project in Albany, GA recently. Five Care-A-Vanners supervised twenty-nine students. We worked on two different rehab projects as well as helping clean up the yard for a disabled veteran. Here are a couple group photos.

[nvestysly]

Danielle and I were in Omaha, NE recently. We called the affiliate in advance and worked with them for three days. Day one we were on our own working on a hand rail for a deck. Day two and three we worked with local volunteers to begin building a small garage and the front porch.

Here's a photo from day one.

[nvestysly]

I was hoping this thread would take on a life of its own... with Airstreamers from all around the country (and the world) posting pictures of their travels and job sites and new friends they'd made and places they'd seen.

Oh well, maybe it's a blog of sorts so I'll blog away.

We were in Ontario recently and worked with the Habitat affiliate in Sarnia/Lambton County. Woo Hoo, our first international project! All the good pictures must be on Danielle's phone - the only photo I have is of the stinking (pun intended) on-site portable toilet. But hey, check out the built-in hand washing station complete with soap, water and paper towels. Even the toilet was high-end with a flush mechanism similar to RV toilets.

[kds]

Hey Lucius! I actually love that pic of the fancy potty. As you and I both know, that is a very important part of any Habitat build. I guess I'm going to have to learn how to post pictures to help keep this thread going.

I did a build in Loveland, CO this past July while the rest of you were at the International Rally in MI! Hope you guys had a great time. The build was small, only 5 of us, and no other AS but we had fun. Loveland Habitat is a great affiliate and close to Rocky Mountain National Park. If you have not been there, I highly recommend it.

Enjoy your time in Canada, it's on my bucket list. Safe travels my friend

KDS

[nvestysly]

The Habitat for Humanity RV Care-A-Vanner monthly newsletter arrived in our email box today and we noticed this video link. Pretty cool that the video was made by an Airstreaming family.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGgK...ature=youtu.be

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https://www.habitat.org/volunteer/tr...care-a-vanners