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 | 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 | 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 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 | Jan 15, 2019 | Get Involved, Special Posts, Understanding Homelessness
January is National Poverty in America Awareness Month, and the most recent data indicates that 40.6 million people in the United States live in poverty. Poverty is linked to myriad negative effects, such as hunger and food insecurity, low academic performance, and...
