School on Wheels, Inc.

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Basic Information

Address: 83 S Palm, Ventura CA93001
Phone Number: 8056411678
Fax Number: 8056411686
Director: Catherine Meek

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Additional Information

Causes Served: Homeless Students
Clearances Required: Yes
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: Homeless students k-12th grade
Ages for Volunteer: 12+
Hours of Service: after school, evenings and weekends
Minimum Hours Required: 1 hour
Days of Service: 7 days
Mission Statement:

The mission of School on Wheels is the enhancement of educational opportunities for homeless children from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Our goal is to shrink the gaps in their education and provide them with the highest education possible. We do this by offering:

* One-on-one weekly tutoring
* Backpacks, school supplies and school uniforms
* A toll-free number for kids to keep in touch with us
(800-923-1100)
* Assistance in entering school
* Help in locating lost records
* Parent guidance in educational matters for their children.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

School on Wheels believes that every child is equal and deserves the right to the best education possible.

Program History:

School on Wheels began in 1993 when Agnes Stevens, a retired teacher, read a book that changed her life. The book was about homeless families in the US. Agnes was shocked to learn that hundreds of thousands of children were homeless and that many of them did not attend school. She began teaching homeless kids in a park in Santa Monica, California encouraging them to stay in school and keep up with their grades and school activities.

Events:

Regular orientations and trainings for volunteer tutors throughout Southern California.