Easton-Founded Non-Profit Tutors Children in Need

By Paige McAtee

Helping those in need is an easy deed for the Easton-founded non-profit, School on Wheels Massachusetts (SOWMA).

Year after year, the organization works to helps children who are affected by homelessness in towns throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, including Brockton, New Bedford, Norwell, Randolph, Stoughton, and Weymouth. It offers the children tutoring, as well as backpacks and school supplies.

Thousands of students throughout these towns have benefitted from SOWMA’s services.

Easton resident Cheryl Opper founded SOWMA in 2004. Hundreds of volunteers and staff workers reside in Easton as well, says Operations Director Robin Gilbert.

The organization is currently looking for volunteers to help improve the lives and education of these children.

Volunteers work one-on-one with a student on homework and school projects for one or two times a week. Tutors are mentors and role models, giving the students someone to look up to. Anyone over the age of 18 is able to tutor. No prior tutor experience is needed.

Tutor Orientation Sessions start on August 14th and will continue until Sept. 23. Those interested in tutoring are able to sign up any time before the training ends.

To learn more about becoming a SOWMA tutor/mentor this season, go to the SOWMA website,or contact Gilbert at robin@sowma.org, or 508-587-9091.

Photo credit: Schools on Wheels Massachusetts