We are Dave and Melissa Tubergen
from southwest Michigan. We are a two time adoptive family and active foster family of eight (+ bonus kids) with a passion for the orphan and the families that say a big, bold, scary “YES” to care for the least of these. The Give Hope RV was born out of a desire to give rest and connection to families that are currenting fostering or have adopted.
We are family that has grown closer through the activity of camping, and we desired to help families do the same.
"Our oldest has really been struggling. Looking forward to unplugging and connecting"
- 2 time adoptive mom
The Give Hope RV was created for families just like this. Families that are in the trenches loving the hurt and the broken. Just like Jesus pursues us, we pursue them.
:: Our Board ::
Meet D’Anna - President
D'Anna ("Dee") Springer, MBA, BSN, RN-BC. She has a heart for underserved children, specifically orphaned children. Dee has been married to her husband Troy for 24 years. Dee & Troy are currently licensed foster parents and have been for the past eight years. During this time, they have fostered 15+ children and adopted a teenager out of the foster care system. In addition, they have two biological children. Dee understands the importance of respite for families who are in the foster care/adoption space. Dee has held a variety of leadership positions, primarily in the healthcare community. In addition, Dee is actively involved in her local church and in the local community.
Meet Matt - Vice President
Matt Kallman lives with his wife Jenn and their ten children in Byron
Center, MI. Two of their eight sons are adopted from Kunming, China. They
are members of Calvary Baptist Church. Matt works for a software
company in Grand Rapids and serves on the Kent County Board of
Commissioners. He and his family love camping and traveling together.
Meet Rebecca -
Treasurer
Meet Jen - secretary