PHOTOS: HH Richardson Third Graders Hold Book Drive

Local third graders are spearheading a book drive to benefit School on Wheels of Massachusetts.

Mr Higgins' third grade class at HH Richardson School is in the midst of a book drive to benefit School on Wheels of Massachusetts. School on Wheels, based in Brockton, offers tutoring, books and school supplies for children affected by homelessness. The third graders worked to get the word out with posters and they have asked for donations. Over 600 books have already been collected and the project is not yet over.

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THIS WEEKEND: School on Wheels Car Wash, Earth Oven and AAU Tryouts

A look at what is happening around Easton this weekend.

It’s Friday and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new events to explore. We'll feature events from Easton and things to do within driving distance. 1. School on Wheels Car Wash and School Supply Drive Where/When?: Center School/ 8 a.m. Saturday Why Go?: School on Wheels is a non-profit organization that works to provide all children with an equal opportunity to receive an education. Through school supply collections, and tutoring they are able to branch out to many children in the surrounding communities. School supply donations that they receive go towards the creation of backpacks to …

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Photos: Outrunning Homelessness Roadrace

School on Wheels has Shared Photos from the 2012 Outrunning Homelessness Roadrace

  The 2012 Outrunning Homeless Roadrace was held on Saturday at Borderland State Park in Easton. The event was held by School on Wheels of Massachusetts, which shared photos on its facebook page this week.  

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Community Provides Great Turnout For School on Wheels Race

Close to 400 participated at Borderland State Park

Close to 400 people participated in the Second Annual Outrunning Homelessness Race and Walk at Borderland State Park Saturday morning, enjoying an invigorating 5K run and 2-mile walk.  The temperatures were chilly, but the turnout was fantastic, with about three times the number of participants compared to last year. The top finisher was Kevin O’Donnell, of Canton, who finished the race with a 19:47 time, at a 6:22/mile pace. The event raised approximately $20,000 for School on Wheels of Massachusetts (SOWMA), a nonprofit organization that provides school supplies and academic support to homeless children, including one-on-one tutoring.  Easton resident Cheryl Opper founded the nonprofit organization exactly eight years ago, and she was …

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School on Wheels Race/Walk Organizers Aim For a Higher Goal

The event is scheduled for April 28 this year.

Submitted to Easton Patch: How do you make a great fundraising Race and Walk even better? If you’re the non-profit organization, School on Wheels of Massachusetts (SOWMA), you start by making it bigger. That’s the goal the co-directors of SOWMA’s Outrunning Homelessness Race & Fun Walk are aiming for in 2012 by opening the event to teams as well as individual runners and walkers. Generously supported by anchor sponsor Crescent Credit Union with additional support from Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares and lead sponsors ABM, Brockton Animal Hospital, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, E.O.M.S. Recycling, Good Samaritan Medical Center, HarborOne Credit Union, Maplewood Country Day Camp, Mutual Bank, Siemens, the Race & Fun Walk will …

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School on Wheels to Hold Second Annual 4 vs. 4 Basketball Tournament

The event will be on Saturday, March 24

Easton will be the fund raising headquarters for School on Wheels of Massachusetts on Saturday, March 24 when the charity hosts its second annual 4 vs. 4 basketball tournament. The event will be held at Oliver Ames High School beginning at 9:30 a.m. Last year, 28 teams participated in the inaugural tournament, but event organizer hope to exceed that number this year. Entrance fees are $150 and guarantee at least two games. Organizers are also in search of sponsors to provide beverages and snacks. There are two divisions - one which is highly competitive and one which is for "anyone who loves to play the game," event organizer Marty Weiner said. The mission of School on Wheels of Massachusetts is to educate children impacted by homelessness…

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Southeastern Student, School on Wheels Volunteer, Wins $5,000 Scholarship

Tayler Sabella, a senior at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School, was surprised with a $5,000 scholarship for college in a special surprise ceremony at the Massachusetts Statehouse.

Submitted to Easton Patch: Last month, Tayler Sabella, a senior at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School, was surprised with a $5,000 scholarship for college in a special surprise ceremony at the Massachusetts Statehouse. (She thought she was just on a tour of the statehouse with a nonprofit group she is a part of – School on Wheels). Her scholarship is part of the Sun Life Rising Star Awards Program. Created by local financial services company Sun Life Financial, the program aims to address low high school graduation rates in large urban school districts by providing financial and educational resources to students and nonprofit organizations committed to increasing success in high school and beyond. The program, now in …

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PatchCast: Summer Intern, Bike Rides and Ringing of the Bells

Your region roundup of news for Friday, June 24.

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