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...
by Tara | Jun 12, 2020 | Special Posts, Spotlights
When we think of an Education Champion, we think of someone who continually goes above and beyond for the students and families they serve. Brian Sawa, School Counselor at Washington Woods Elementary in Westfield, is that person. At last year’s Education...
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 Tara | Oct 2, 2019 | Get Involved, Special Posts
When serving students who attend over 80 different schools throughout Indianapolis, it takes time to collect all of the grade data we need to measure impact. Now that all the grades are in, it’s time to take a moment to highlight our impact and achievements for the...