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TO HELP A CHILD!
Tutor. Mentor. Stage a Backpack Drive
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Learn More Here!Educate Kids. End Homelessness
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Our Goal is to...
> Educate Kids
> Empower Families
> End Homelessness
One Child at a Time
We Provide Educational Support to Massachusetts Students Facing Homelessness
ENDING THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS. ONE CHILD AT A TIME
The mission of School on Wheels of Massachusetts is to support the academic, social and emotional growth of students impacted by homelessness.
We train volunteers to serve as personal tutors for students (K - high school) living in family shelters and transitional housing. Volunteer mentors help high school and college students prepare for post-secondary education and careers via our Bridge Mentoring Program. All students facing homelessness receive customized "Tools for School," including grade-level backpacks, books and supplies.
Last year we paired more than 250 students in grades K - 12 with a personal tutor, mentored 57 high school and college students and provided more than 6,000 students with customized backpacks and supplies. The need for our services has grown exponentially since the onset of the pandemic, and we rely on volunteers and supporters like you to meet the rising educational needs of children and youth impacted by homelessness.
Educate kids. End Homelessness. One Child at a Time.
Tutoring Site Locations:
Attleboro . Brockton . Dorchester . Fall River . Middleboro . Norwell . New Bedford . Plymouth . Stoughton . Taunton . Weymouth
Meet Our CEO, Steve Telesmanick
Steve joined School on Wheels in January, 2021
as Chief Executive Officer
"I am honored to be part of SOWMA's caring village of supporters and volunteers, who together are creating life-changing opportunities to help children and youth realize their dreams and potential."
Click to Read More About Steve
South Shore Magazine, 2021
NEW VAN KEEPS US ROLLING!
We salute the Richard & Susan Smith Family Foundation,
whose generosity and funding of a SOWMA van will keep us on the move for kids!
CLICK TO SEE OUR VIDEO SALUTE!
HOMELESSNESS IN OUR STATE
It is estimated:
- The average age of a homeless person in Massachusetts is 8 years old.
- There are more than 24,000 homeless children enrolled in Massachusetts public schools.
- Only 1 in 4 homeless teens will graduate from high school.
Our Mission
The mission of School on Wheels of Massachusetts is to support the academic, social and emotional growth of students impacted by homelessness.
Our Vision
The vision of School on Wheels of Massachusetts is for all students impacted by homelessness to have the academic, social and emotional support necessary to achieve a bright and productive future that will help end the cycle of homelessness.
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School on Wheels - MA
100 Laurel Street
Suite 121
East Bridgewater, Massachusetts 02333
508.587.9091
Federal Tax ID 20-1020880
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