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 | 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 | 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...
