ONE GOOD DEED WITH ONE GOOD READ!
support our most urgent SPRING 2021 need
reading books for students in grades 5 - 12
pay forward a favorite
fiction, non-fiction or classic book
to a middle or high school student experiencing homelessness!
To ensure the health and safety of our students,
all books must be new.
* No tax or delivery charge! We will pick up your donation.
More than 24,000 students enrolled in Massachusetts Public Schools are identified as homeless. COVID-19 resulted in the cancellation of more than 120 annual supply drives and group volunteer visits. Simultaneously, there's been an increase in the number of children facing homelessness since the onset of the pandemic. To keep our inventory in pace with the increasing need:
Families, businesses and groups can replenish supplies by safely donating from your home, community group or business!
Most of our backpack recipients share one bedroom with their family. To have a backpack filled with grade-level school materials, books and essentials stored in a backpack keeps kids organized and serves as a personal locker!
VOLUNTEER
Up to 8 people at a time may visit our headquarters to customize backpacks for distribution. Please read our safety protocols HERE.
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THREE WAYS YOU CAN HELP FROM HOME
1. DONATE FROM YOUR HOME or business
Click above to purchase a backpack already filled with supplies! These bags were pre-selected and will be further tailored with grade-level books, workbooks and other essentials.
Click above to donate in bulk. Bulk orders keep our inventory humming!
Click above to order your favorite read to pay forward to a middle or high school student. No tax or delivery charge! We will pick up your donation!
THANK YOU Buttonwood Books & Toys for partnering for good!
2. CONDUCT A DRIVE WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES
For a downloadable link to supplies needed CLICK HERE
To prepare grade-specific backpacks at home, click the link below for materials to include.
Grades K - 3
Grades 4 - 6
Grades 7 - 12
3. GET CREATIVE WITH YOUR KIDS!
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We include letters, artwork and notes of inspiration with each backpack. Children and teens love to receive notes from supporters and peers. It's a great way to teach empathy to your children. Notes and drawings can be targeted to any age group.
Here's a fun family activity to add! Create origami bookmarks with your kids!
Send or drop off supplies and backpacks to:
School on Wheels of Massachusetts
100 Laurel Street, Suite 121
E. Bridgewater, MA 02333
Please include your name and contact information so that we may thank you accordingly.
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BEGIN A SCHOOL ON WHEELS CLUB at school!
Kids Helping Kids! Your children or teens can make a difference by forming a School on Wheels Club at their school or in their neighborhood or club. SOWMA Clubs coordinate school supply drives or stage events that promote and support the needs of less fortunate peers. SOWMA Club leaders gain valuable leadership, philanthropic and team building skills. When public health precautions warrant, SOWMA Club representatives gather at our headquarters to volunteer.
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