Mobile Resources for
Communities in Need

The Skoolie Foundation converts school buses into mobile shelters, kitchens, showers, and resource centers — serving those experiencing homelessness, veterans, and families across Washington State.

8+
Active Programs
5
Counties Served
100%
Community Powered
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Who We Serve — The Big Five

Every program we run targets the five populations most at risk of falling through the cracks.

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Experiencing Homelessness

Immediate shelter, food, hygiene, and pathways to stability

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Military Transition

Veterans returning to civilian life who need housing and support

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Aging Out of School

Young adults transitioning without family support systems

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Post-Incarceration

People re-entering society who need a fresh start and resources

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Displaced Homemakers

Parents who lost their support system and need rebuilding

Our Programs

Each program is designed to meet a critical need — from food to shelter to hygiene to transportation.

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Mobile Shelter Program

We convert decommissioned school buses into tiny homes and mobile shelters. Built by volunteers, powered by solar, and designed for dignity.

  • Mobile shelters built in 4 days
  • Solar-powered off-grid living
  • Safe parking program
  • Mobile shelter village
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Food Outreach

Comprehensive food security through multiple channels — because hunger doesn't wait.

  • Bags of Hope — weekly food bags for outreach
  • Mobile food truck
  • Community food bank
  • Drive-through food distribution
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Hygiene Havens

The only mobile shower trailer in Washington State. Plus mobile laundry and hygiene kit distribution.

  • Mobile shower trailer
  • Mobile laundry facility
  • Hygiene bag distribution
  • Connection to dental & medical resources
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Mechanical Program

Keeping people in their vehicles means keeping them housed. We provide affordable vehicle maintenance for those living in cars.

  • Oil changes & basic maintenance
  • Vehicle safety inspections
  • Partner mechanic network
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Health & Wellness

Connecting people to healthcare through mobile medical resources, insurance navigation, and preventive care education.

  • Mobile medical outreach
  • Insurance & benefits screening via BenefitIntel
  • Provider directory & 211 integration
  • Dental & vision resource referrals
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Construction Program

Our build model sources materials at cost, secures component sponsors, and uses volunteer labor to build mobile resources for pennies on the dollar.

  • Schoolie bus conversions
  • Mobile resource builds
  • Community build events
  • Youth skills training

Resource Centers

Two hubs designed to move people from crisis to stability — and then to thriving.

🏠 Family Resource Center

Housing assistance, food resources, hygiene supplies, clothing, insurance navigation, legal referrals, and family counseling connections. If your family needs it, we either provide it or connect you to someone who does.

💼 Business Resource Center

Entrepreneurship support, skills training, resume building, job placement assistance, and financial literacy. Designed to help people build independence and create their own path forward.

Our Social Enterprises

Revenue-generating businesses that fund our mission and create opportunities.

Skoolie Restoration

For-Profit LLC

Professional bus and vehicle conversions. 10% of revenue flows back to the foundation through a trademark agreement. Building mobile resources and custom tiny homes.

Java Queens

For-Profit LLC

Women-owned mobile coffee business. Empowering women entrepreneurs while building a network of mobile coffee shops across Washington State.

Evergreen Sandwich Co

Subsidiary

Mobile food service supporting the foundation's operations and community events.

BenefitIntel

Technology

AI-powered benefits screening platform connecting people to the resources they qualify for. Try it free →

Get Involved

Every partnership, donation, and volunteer hour directly impacts lives in your community.

🤝 Volunteer

Food distribution, builds, outreach, admin — there's a role for everyone.


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💰 Donate

Every dollar goes directly to programs. Tax-deductible 501(c)(3).


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🏢 Sponsor

Put your business name on a bus, supply materials, or fund a program. Starting at $500/year.


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🏛️ Legacy Giving

Include Skoolie Foundation in your will, donate stock dividends, or set up recurring gifts.


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Partner With Us

We're building a network of businesses, farms, tradespeople, and organizations who power our mission.

🏗️ Material Partners

Lumber yards, hardware stores, electrical suppliers — provide materials at cost and your name goes on every build.

🔋 Technology Sponsors

Solar panels, batteries, inverters — power our mobile resources and get featured across our fleet.

🌾 Farm & Food Partners

Farms, bakeries, food producers — donate surplus or at-cost food for our weekly Bags of Hope and food bank.

🧴 Hygiene Sponsors

Soap, toothpaste, towels, laundry supplies — stock our hygiene bags and mobile laundry unit.

🚗 Vehicle Donors

Donate vehicles for a tax write-off. We convert buses into shelters and vans into mobile resources.

💼 Business Tax Write-Offs

Donate goods, services, or cash — we provide tax receipts for your 501(c)(3) contribution. Talk to your accountant about the benefits.

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