by Claire Brosman | Jun 8, 2021 | Programs, Spotlights
When we applied for funding from the Rotary Foundation in June of 2020, we were in the midst of intense planning for the coming school year. We had just navigated four months of supporting our partners, our students, and their families with remote learning. We’d gone...
by Claire Brosman | May 3, 2021 | Events, Programs, Special Posts
Our 2021 Education Celebration was a huge success. This April marked the second year in a row that we’ve had to host our biggest fundraising event of the year in a virtual setting. With over 400 people tuning in, we were able to give meaningful stories a platform...
by Tara | Mar 4, 2021 | Events, Get Involved, Special Posts
We’re excited to announce that we not only met our $45,000 Share the Love goal, but we surpassed it! With the help of 636 donors, we raised $52,299. This also means that we unlocked our $45,000 matching gift and doubled our impact, which will allow us to provide...
by Tara | Nov 20, 2020 | Programs, Spotlights, Understanding Homelessness
As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to take a moment to pause and reflect on how grateful we at School on Wheels are for every single one of you. This year has been anything but typical and we know how hard it’s been for the students and families we serve, our...
by Tara | Oct 22, 2020 | Special Posts, Understanding Homelessness
On any given night, hundreds of thousands of adults, youth, and children all across the country are experiencing homelessness. While there are a multitude of reasons a person can be impacted by homelessness, many are fleeing dangerous home situations stemming from...
by Tara | Oct 14, 2020 | Events, Get Involved
Did you know there are so many ways to help give back to School on Wheels? With the holiday season right around the corner, now is a perfect time to learn more about how you can help support our programs as we end the cycle of homelessness through education! Check out...
by Tara | Sep 11, 2020 | Special Posts, Spotlights
We’re fortunate that Indianapolis is full of compassionate organizations that understand the importance of education and connect with our mission. Our sponsors make great things possible by providing critical funding that allows us to make an impact in the lives...
by Tara | Sep 2, 2020 | Children, Programs, Special Posts, Understanding Homelessness
Last school year looked much different than any of us anticipated. Despite having to rebuild our programs to connect virtually, we served more students and families than the previous school year! During the 2019/2020 school year, we served 13% more families than last...
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...
