School on Wheels Jumps into Action to Help Those Affected by the Wildfires
School on Wheels provides educational assistance to children and youth experiencing homelessness. It offers one-on-one online and in-person tutoring to students living in shelters, motels, vehicles, on the streets, and group homes throughout southern California.
Homelessness does not discriminate, and their team leaped into action last week as the fires displaced hundreds of families in LA and the surrounding areas. They teamed up with school districts and other nonprofits to provide backpacks, school supplies, and resources to those who had lost their homes.
During times of crisis, you look for the helpers. School on Wheels is made up of thousands of volunteers who help children every day. You can join their efforts by becoming a volunteer tutor, donating school supplies and backpacks, or making a financial contribution. Your support can make a difference.
Becoming a volunteer can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. They are currently seeking:
- In-person volunteer tutors for students who are 18 and older, live in LA County, Orange County, Ventura County, San Bernadino County, Riverside County, or Santa Barbara County, are willing and able to commute to and from an in-person location: a homeless shelter or public space such as a library, coffee shop, etc.
- Online volunteer tutors who are 18 and older, live in California and are comfortable tutoring in a digital environment.
- In-person volunteer tutors for their Skid Row Learning Center in downtown Los Angeles who are 18 and older.
*All volunteers must commit to at least 1 hour per week.
Visit schoolonwheels.org for more information.
School on Wheels
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Chief Development & Marketing Officer: Sinead Chilton
(213) 905-2777
Mission
To enhance educational opportunities for children who are experiencing homelessness from kindergarten through twelfth grade.
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My tutor helped me so much. She helped me with Math, Chemistry, getting ready for my SAT, pretty much anything I needed help with. It was always nice to see her. I looked forward to my sessions with her. My dream job is to become a graphic designer and work in the marketing field. I will be attending Orange Coast Community College in the fall and would like to transfer to Redlands University after I complete my general ed.
Help and Encourage a Student Experiencing Homelessness to Learn and Dream
“The more money we have, the more volunteers we can recruit, and the more kids we can help,” says Sinéad Chilton, chief development and marketing officer.
When funding increases, School on Wheels can increase the range and depth of what it can offer, including age-specific programs.
“With elementary students, we focus on reading and literacy,” says Chilton. “For middle school, we focus on academics. For high school, we focus on opportunities for after school.”
Plus, the organization offers scholarships for all its students, for things like ballet lessons or sports.
Every dollar donated means an unhoused student gets a chance to succeed.
Key Supporters
The Eisner Foundation Inc.
Dora F. Levit Fund for People
Windsong Trust
The Green Foundation
Snap Foundation
Universal Studios Hollywood’s Discover A Star Foundation
Annenberg Foundation
USC Good Neighbors Campaign
Los Angeles Lakers
Youth Foundation
The Crail-Johnson Foundation