by SOW_Admin | Jun 21, 2017 | Events
Last Thursday, we celebrated one of our very favorite evenings of the year: the RUN(317) Broad Ripple 5K! We were thrilled to be the charity partner of the race for the third year in a row. It was such a fun evening, and we were excited to see so many familiar faces...
by SOW_Admin | Jun 14, 2017 | Understanding Homelessness
One of our main goals at School on Wheels is to educate more people about homelessness as an issue in our country and give people tools to be part of the solution. This month, a lot of great new resources and reports have come out regarding homelessness, poverty, and...
by Erin | Jun 7, 2017 | Spotlights
It’s no secret we are fans of each staff member at School on Wheels. Not only do they have wonderful personalities, but each is skilled in her focus area. Our Education Manager, Erin Brown, is just one of our amazing team members. She uses her background as a teacher...
by SOW_Admin | Jun 1, 2017 | Get Involved
June is a busy month at School on Wheels. Not only are we already planning for the next school year AND getting ready for our summer program that begins June 19, but we also have a ton of different things happening that will support and spread the word about the kids...
by SOW_Admin | May 24, 2017 | Get Involved
These days, it seems like every month there’s a fun theme or holiday to celebrate. May is no exception, and its theme is one of our very favorites – it’s Get Caught Reading month! The idea behind Get Caught Reading month is to remind people of all ages how much fun it...
by Samantha | May 17, 2017 | Tutor Tips
Each new individual who starts volunteering with School on Wheels has some apprehension about being a new tutor. While we know each person will positively impact our students, we also want to reassure our volunteers by answering some of the questions they have about...
by SOW_Admin | May 10, 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 Kelly Coker, our Vice President of Programs, who shares a very special...
by SOW_Admin | May 3, 2017 | Spotlights
Anton, age 10, has been in our program since the beginning of the 2016/2017 school year and is a true success story. He attends tutoring regularly and recently received notification that he had made honor roll for the third semester! Anton started third grade this...
by SOW_Admin | Apr 25, 2017 | Events
We want to offer a huge thank you to the over 350 people who attended our 2017 Education Celebration, presented by BMO Harris Bank and Defenders, and to all of our sponsors who made the night such a huge success! We enjoyed a fantastic and inspiring evening, and hope...
by Samantha | Apr 19, 2017 | Spotlights
Our volunteers fulfill many roles for our organization. Tutoring our students is how the majority of our volunteers spend their time, but we also have individuals who help in our office, serve on specific committees, and help with special events. Each volunteer who...
