We Are Thankful for You
In a year fraught with uncertainty it can be challenging, yet essential, to note glimmers of hope. Hope comes when volunteers support students in their formative years. Hope comes when …
Our 2019 Annual Report is OUT!
The School on Wheels 2019 Annual Report is available now for you to read in full on our website. Check out the photo slideshow—you might see a familiar face or …
May 2020 Update From Our Executive Director
Before the pandemic, we had already tutored more than 1,600 students experiencing homelessness with 1,250 volunteer tutors this year alone. We were well on our way to achieving—or even exceeding—our …
The impact of the digital “homework gap” on our students
Computer and internet access is increasingly becoming a requirement for success in school, according to this article from the Atlantic. 70% of American teachers assign homework that requires an internet …
School On Wheels’ own Angela Sanchez featured on NBC
In a segment titled, “Ex-Homeless Woman Writes Children’s Books That Break Stigma of Homelessness,” former School on Wheels student (and now Board Member) Angela Sanchez discusses her journey, her work, …
Region 8 Coordinator Chris Walsh Represents School On Wheels on Camarillo’s CityScene TV
Watch Chris do an excellent job explaining and discussing School On Wheels in her appearance on local this show.
Annual Safety Update
Every year we publish our safety policies to remind volunteers of how important it is to comply with these mandated policies. At School on Wheels, we do everything we can …
A letter from Catherine Meek, Executive Director
Friends and Supporters, I hear a lot of people asking what can we do to combat the racism, ignorance and hatred exhibited on the streets, in leadership positions and in …
Ian On The Run
Dressed in yellow from head to toe (literally), Ian Chan, Program Administrator for local nonprofit School on Wheels, completed the Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday to raise money for …
School on Wheels Welcomes New Board Member Ellen Padnos
School on Wheels is happy to announce the appointment of a new Executive Board member. Joining the Board is Ellen Padnos: “I’m thrilled and honored to have a greater role …