Student-tutor bond helps Chynna succeed
“Where you are right now does not mean you will be there forever. I was homeless and even at my lowest point my tutor pushed me in a nice way …
2019 World’s Children’s Prize
Last week, former School on Wheels student and current World’s Children’s Prize Child Jury member, Taree Mayfield, attended the 2019 awards ceremony in Mariefred, Sweden. The jury consists of children …
Sunair Children’s Award
Catherine Meek, Executive Director of School on Wheels, accepts the John Simmons Memorial Award presented by Dorothy Nasatir of Sunair Children’s Foundation at their recognition lunch on Saturday, November …
Good Shepherd Champion Award
On Sunday, October 22, 2017, School on Wheels was honored at The Good Shepherd Shelter’s 40th Anniversary Gala with their Champion Award. Catherine Meek, Executive Director of School on Wheels, …
The President’s Volunteer Service Award Recipients 2016
In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, a group of our volunteers were awarded with the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Here are a few photos of the tutors who received awards. …
Certificate of Recognition – State of California
On June 26, 2015 our regional coordinators Louis Mena and Marisol Farfan received this award from California Senator, Tony Mendoza. In recognition of your support of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education …
Guinness World Record 2013
School on Wheels beat the world record for the longest line of backpacks. With help from volunteers, military personnel, and Pepperdine Students we lined up over 2,700 backpacks.
City of Malibu Commendation 2013
In 2013, The Malibu City Council congratulated School on Wheels on its twentieth anniversary and thanked their volunteers for continuing to offer homeless children in Southern California the support and …
Service Provider of the Year 2013
Villages at Cabrillo recognized School on Wheels as the Service Provider of the Year 2013 for the educational services we provide homeless children each year.
County of Los Angeles Award of Excellence 2013
On May 21, 2013, School on Wheels was presented with an Award of Excellence by YWCA San Gabriel Valley based on our impact in the field of education.