by Claire Brosman | Aug 23, 2017 | Spotlights
We’re so excited that tutoring is back in session at some of our locations. There are so many new tutors and kids to get to know this year, and we can’t wait to watch really great experiences unfold for everyone. Here are some of our favorite interactions our Program...
by Kris | Aug 16, 2017 | Spotlights
The name ‘Joy’ represents Joy Araujo well. She always has a smile on her face, has a great sense of humor and keeps things upbeat. She is also a beauty queen (no, really – she participates in pageants throughout the country!), and lights up when you ask about her...
by Claire Brosman | Aug 10, 2017 | Get Involved
August is a busy month at School on Wheels. Not only are we prepping our students to go back to school and placing volunteers for tutoring, but we also have four huge ways for the community to get involved and support the kids we serve in Indianapolis this month! Want...
by Kelly | Aug 2, 2017 | Events
One of the most daunting exercises for ALL parents this time of year is purchasing all of the necessary clothing and supplies required to head back to school! Pencils, folders, paper, markers, crayons…the list goes on and on. When families are facing unstable living...
by SOW_Admin | Jul 28, 2017 | Special Posts
Summer is for making things! It’s the season for completing projects around the house, painting a landscape, or snapping photos while you take a long walk through nature. Because of this, I considered myself very lucky to be the Art Assistant for It’s a WRAP!, School...
by SOW_Admin | Jul 25, 2017 | Spotlights
Every few months, we’ll be introducing you to a new School on Wheels staff member so you can learn more about the people who make our programs run successfully! This month, we’re highlighting Kate Hussey, our Chief Operating Officer, who holds the distinction of...
by Claire Brosman | Jul 19, 2017 | Events
It’s a WRAP!, School on Wheels’ month long summer enrichment program at Salvation Army Barton Center has been a huge success. The kids are exploring the world through hands on educational and art activities that focus on Asia and Africa. So far it’s been a ton of fun!...
by Claire Brosman | Jul 10, 2017 | Special Posts
During the 2016/2017 school year, School on Wheels served 379 students experiencing homelessness and provided 6,221 hours of one-on-one tutoring! We couldn’t have done this without the 429 volunteer tutors who dedicated their time to our students and our mission! We...
by Claire Brosman | Jul 6, 2017 | Events
What do King Arthur Flour, Dakota Angler & Outfitter, Fashionable, RevZilla, and School on Wheels have in common? While wildly different in what we provide, each of us was among the 50 small businesses across the United States invited to attend Google’s first ever...
by Samantha | Jun 28, 2017 | Spotlights
School on Wheel is proud to accept volunteers as young as 11-13 to tutor alongside a parent or guardian, while students ages 14+ can tutor on their own with parental permission. Our young tutors have a wonderful way of connecting with our students, whether it’s their...
