FIRST UP!
KEEP OUR STUDENTS WARM AND HEALTHY THIS WINTER!
Click the flyer below to donate WINTER WARMTH & WELLNESS ITEMS
ONE GOOD DEED WITH ONE GOOD READ!
CLICK BELOW AND pay forward your favorite!
Fun crafts to make and send to SOWMA's kids! CLICK HERE
Wellness Book ideas
What’s so Yummy: All about Eating Well and Feeling Good
Miss Fox’s Class Shapes Up
Choose Good Food: My Eating Tips
Oh, The Things You Can Do That are Good for You: All about Staying Healthy (Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library)
Worry Free Me: Coping with Anxiety for Kids Ages 6 to 10 (coloring and guided workbook)
I Can Wash Up: Helping Kids develop Healthy Habits
A Little Calm Spot: A Story About Yoga and Feeling Focused
Move Your Body: My Exercise Tips
Just Feel: How to be Stronger, Happier, Healthier and More
Eat Move Believe for Teens: Simple Truths about Healthy Living
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, leading to a tremendous loss in inventory. Simultaneously, there's an increase in the number of children facing homelessness and in need of support. Families, businesses and groups can help replenish supplies by donating from your home, community group or business using the links below.
Most of our 6,000+ backpack recipients share one bedroom with their family. To have a backpack filled with new school materials, books and essentials neatly stored in a backpack keeps kids organized and prepared. Our backpacks serve as a locker!
VOLUNTEER
Up to 8 people at a time may visit our headquarters to customize and ready 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! To shop for individual supply items, click HERE.
Click above to select and send your favorite book to a student in need!
Click above to help with our most urgent book need - young adult and middle school books.
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 can be targeted to any age group.
Here's a fun family activity! Create origami bookmarks with your kids! Click above for a step-by-step guide.
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. Better yet, call or email in advance and we'll take a photo of your family, group or business! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 508-587-9091. You can also send photos of your activities to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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BEGIN A SCHOOL ON WHEELS CLUB THIS FALL!
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 extracurricular group. 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. Contact us for more information on starting a SOWMA Club! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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