Medical workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic risk exposing their families to the disease — so 2 women created a Facebook group to help match them with available RVs
. Holly Haggard, who also lives in Texas, responded to the post and offered Phillips her RV.
"Before the RV, I was a nervous wreck. Every time my husband walked in the door or put his hand on something, I thought we were going to get , including my baby," Phillips . "But now that he's in that RV, I'm back to my life, focused on my full-time job and my kids, and it's completely changed our situation."Group members who own RVs are asked to post a picture of their vehicle as well as its location. Healthcare professionals are asked to post details about why they are seeking temporary housing as well as their city and state.
RVs 4 MDs states in the form that its sole purpose is to make connections and that any discussions regarding upkeep and site fees are to take place between matched parties.
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