by Tara | Jul 28, 2020 | Programs, Special Posts, Spotlights
Today we’re introducing you to Alex, our summer intern! In response to COVID-19, we shifted from our traditional in-person programming at two partner sites to an expanded low-contact literacy and enrichment program at a total of five sites. Alex been...
by Tara | Jun 24, 2020 | All Posts, Children, Programs, Special Posts, Spotlights, Understanding Homelessness
School on Wheels is focused on academics, but also on creating stability and safety for our students who are all too often experiencing stress, trauma, and uncertainty. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to shift to at-home learning and required that we...
by Tara | Oct 22, 2019 | Children, Get Involved, Programs, Special Posts
Did you know that we expanded into a new partner site this school year? We are so excited to now have a presence at our seventh school location, Matchbook Learning! This means that we are now meeting the academic needs of children and families impacted by homelessness...
by Madi | Apr 1, 2019 | Get Involved, Programs, Special Posts, Spotlights, Understanding Homelessness
“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” – Margaret J. Wheatley That power becomes limitless when it’s joined by passion to make meaningful, positive impact and the driven members of TheJunior League of...
by Madi | Feb 1, 2019 | Events, Get Involved, Ideas, Programs, Special Posts
Each year, friends of School on Wheels help us Share the Love to raise funds and boost awareness for the programs that help us transform lives. Our friends aren’t professional fundraisers or marketing experts – they are people sharing why they are passionate about...
by Madi | Sep 4, 2018 | Get Involved, Programs
September 4, 2018 marked our 17th anniversary, and if you’ve been following along on our journey, you’ll know that we don’t stop at tutoring! During our birthday month, and as we enter a brand-new year of transforming lives through education, we want to share some...