By Viraj Shroff-Mehta, MD SOWMA Volunteer Since 2008 My relationship with School on Wheels of MA began nearly 18 years ago when I met its passionate founder, Cheryl Opper. Her mission to...
I am deeply honored that School on Wheels of Massachusetts (SOWMA) has been selected as a community partner in the Brockton Education and Housing Coalition. Thank you to Earl J. Edwards, The...
Lots of Rays of Sunshine to warm your heart in our Summer Newsetter! Read about our students, volunteers, donors and helpers – like Cheryl Opper’s grandson Graham and friends featured above. Plus...
We’re delighted to announce the newest recipients of School on Wheels of Massachusetts’ “Soaring Scholar” scholarships. This year, sixteen incredible students from our Bridge Mentoring Program have been awarded a total of $41,500 in...
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! We’re thrilled to celebrate our newest graduates, a group of incredible students who have worked hard, stayed focused, and pursued their goals! Their journeys haven’t...
The Bridge Mentoring Program hosted a delightful Ice Cream Social as mentors and mentees gathered for a fun afternoon of connection, laughter, and sundae creations. With a full toppings bar (sprinkles, gummy...
School on Wheels of Massachusetts is pleased to announce the appointment of Athena Giannaros as its new Executive Director. Giannaros, a passionate advocate for educational equity, brings extensive leadership experience to SOWMA. Having served...
We are so happy to celebrate Bridge Mentoring student Abby’s December, 2024 graduation with a Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science from the University of New Haven. Pictured here with Bill and Annmarie...
In a recent interview with Intact’s Head of HR and Corporate Services, Jeffrey Haight talks with Marketing Intern Hanley Callahan about the mutually rewarding partnership between Intact and the students we serve....
School on Wheels of Massachusetts (SOWMA) today unveiled the 2024“Soaring Scholar” scholarship recipients. The Soaring Scholars program begin in 2022. This privately funded scholarship was made possible by Bill and Annmarie Harlor...
By Charlotte Hunnewell, Marketing Intern — In a recent interview with Shanteria Crawford, a pivotal figure at School on Wheels of Massachusetts (SOWMA), I gained insight into her remarkable journey – from...
Hats off to the most recent high school and college graduates of our Bridge Mentoring Program! Congratulations on your amazing accomplishments. We are so proud of your resilience, determination and drive. Special...
It was a delightful evening of celebration and camaraderie at the Thorny Lea Golf Club in Brockton on Thursday, June 13th as we gathered for the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. The evening...
Twenty-six volunteers from across New England were recognized at Gillette Stadium by the Kraft Family, Gillette and the New England Patriots Foundation as part of the 2024 Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards. ...
