School on Wheels Inc.
 | This article relies too much on references to primary sources. (October 2012) |
| Abbreviation | SOW |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1993 |
| Type | GPO |
| Headquarters | Ventura, California |
| Location |
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Region served | Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties |
Executive Director | Catherine Meek |
Key people | Agnes Stevens |
Volunteers | <1000 |
| Website | http://www.schoolonwheels.org |
School on Wheels is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to tutoring children experiencing homelessness in California. School on Wheels volunteers tutor children between kindergarten and twelfth grade.
History[]
In 1993, School on Wheels was founded by Agnes Stevens, a former school teacher. Her work began with tutoring homeless children in Santa Monica Park as a response to a rising homeless population. Presently, the organization provides tutoring for students without homes in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.
Staff[]
The School on Wheels staff consists of full-time workers and thousands of volunteers. The organization also has an executive board.[1]
References[]
Categories:
- Charities based in California
- Education in California
- Homelessness in the United States
- Children's charities based in the United States