Kelly + Roo · on the road together

Connection. Creates. Change.

Follow our journey across the U.S., sharing kindness and helping people along the way.

Nurture Nomads

Why we’re going.

At one point I lived what most would consider the American dream. I built a life around family, homes, work, and caring for other people. Then psychosis changed nearly everything.

Nurture Nomads grew from rebuilding and choosing to turn lived experience into connection. We’re preparing to travel the United States with Roo, offer useful help, connect people with local resources, and share honest mental-health stories with dignity and consent.

We couldn’t be starting any smaller—Kelly, Roo, the skills already in hand, and the willingness to begin. With the help of others, we hope to grow Nurture Nomads into a nationwide nonprofit.

See how the journey is taking shape →

Kelly & Roo

Kelly's camper and boat ready for the next chapter — The road ahead

What this looks like

Meet people where they are.

Show up in person

We’ll bring food, useful supplies, local resources, and real human conversation—always with dignity.

Speak from lived experience

We’ll talk honestly about psychosis, recovery, and the kind of support that can help someone find their footing again.

Make room for connection

We’ll listen first, share responsibly, and care for people and animals without turning anyone’s hardship into content.

Kelly and Roo relaxing inside their teardrop camper

Road to the road

Building the journey in public.

Now

Simplify

Sell what no longer fits the life we are building.

Prepare

Secure the van, plan the route, and build the first care kits.

Then

Go

Travel for two years, meet people where they are, and offer useful help and human connection.

Always

Tell the truth about the road, psychosis, recovery, and human connection.

The route

Starting in Washington. Shaped by need.

Stops will be added as local partners, community resources, and real requests are confirmed. If your town needs outreach—or you know someone already doing good work—tell us.

Put your community on our radar →

Route develops with trusted community connections.

Fund the first miles

The first Nurture Nomads pieces.

Two simple ways to support the launch: help us simplify today, or join the first Nurture Nomads release.

Kelly holding Roo, her Nurture Nomads travel partner

Wear the route to real help

A piece of merch can open a door.

Nurture Nomads merchandise is being built to do more than carry a logo. Every purchase helps move the journey forward, and select releases will feature a scannable Share Square that connects people with a current story, project, or direct way to help.

Fund the roadShare a real storyConnect people to action

Outdoor, workwear, comfort, and pet brands: help us develop and launch the founding collection.

Explore a launch partnership →

Nurture Nomads shop

Wear the message.

Shop the first shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, magnets, and stickers supporting the launch.

Shop merchandise ↗

The red bracelet

Connection you can carry.

Red-string bracelets are being prepared by hand as a simple reminder that connection creates change.

Ask for a bracelet →FIRST RELEASE

Founding follower pass

Follow the whole story.

A one-time early supporter price for behind-the-scenes road content is coming soon.

Join the early list →COMING SOON

Connect with us

How can we help each other?

Request help, share a local resource, offer supplies, join the founding list, or propose a partnership. Your message helps shape what comes next.

Please don’t include private medical records or urgent crisis information. This form is not an emergency service.

Support our journey

Choose what your support moves forward.

Help build the van, fund the miles, stock outreach supplies, or let us use your support where it is needed most.

01Build the vanHelp secure and prepare a dependable high-roof van—the foundation of the two-year journey.

02Fuel the milesKeep the van moving between communities and trusted local outreach partners.

03Stock outreach suppliesHelp cover food, water, hygiene basics, care kits, and useful supplies shared directly.

04Use it where neededChoose flexible support so the most immediate road or outreach need can come first.

Any amount helps

Choose your amount at checkout. Your support helps with travel and outreach supplies.

Donate with Square ↗Give with Venmo ↗

Prefer to buy something?Shop merchandise ↗Want a red bracelet?Request a bracelet →

Nurture Nomads is currently a grassroots outreach project, not a 501(c)(3). Support is appreciated and is not tax-deductible.

Stay close to the journey

Follow the journey.
Watch it become real.

Choose the place you use most. New channels and the founding subscription will open as the journey grows.