Skoolie Foundation's mission is rooted in compassion and dedicated to making a meaningful impact on our community.
Through innovative programs — including the Mobile Shelter program providing secure homes, the Skoolie Hygiene Haven offering dignified facilities, and universal food assistance across all our endeavors — we address the fundamental needs of those we serve. Our commitment to inclusivity extends to creating safe spaces for women, children, the LGBTQIA+ community, and our honored veterans. We envision a community where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered.
Every program we run targets the five populations most at risk of falling through the cracks.
Immediate shelter, food, hygiene, and pathways to stability
Veterans returning to civilian life who need housing and support
Young adults transitioning without family support systems
People re-entering society who need a fresh start and resources
Parents who lost their support system and need rebuilding
Each program is designed to meet a critical need — from food to shelter to hygiene to transportation.
We convert decommissioned school buses into tiny homes and mobile shelters. Built by volunteers, powered by solar, and designed for dignity.
Comprehensive food security through multiple channels — because hunger doesn't wait.
The only mobile shower trailer in Washington State. Plus mobile laundry and hygiene kit distribution.
Keeping people in their vehicles means keeping them housed. We provide affordable vehicle maintenance for those living in cars.
Connecting people to healthcare through mobile medical resources, insurance navigation, and preventive care education.
Our build model sources materials at cost, secures component sponsors, and uses volunteer labor to build mobile resources for pennies on the dollar.
Community thrift store providing affordable clothing, household goods, and essentials — with proceeds funding foundation programs.
Boots-on-the-ground engagement with people experiencing homelessness — meeting them where they are with food, supplies, and resource connections.
Two hubs designed to move people from crisis to stability — and then to thriving.
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.
Entrepreneurship support, skills training, resume building, job placement assistance, and financial literacy. Designed to help people build independence and create their own path forward.
Every partnership, donation, and volunteer hour directly impacts lives in your community.
Put your business name on a bus, supply materials, or fund a program. Starting at $500/year.
Include Skoolie Foundation in your will, donate stock dividends, or set up recurring gifts.
We're building a network of businesses, farms, tradespeople, and organizations who power our mission.
Lumber yards, hardware stores, electrical suppliers — provide materials at cost and your name goes on every build.
Solar panels, batteries, inverters — power our mobile resources and get featured across our fleet.
Farms, bakeries, food producers — donate surplus or at-cost food for our weekly Bags of Hope and food bank.
Soap, toothpaste, towels, laundry supplies — stock our hygiene bags and mobile laundry unit.
Donate vehicles for a tax write-off. We convert buses into shelters and vans into mobile resources.
Donate goods, services, or cash — we provide tax receipts for your 501(c)(3) contribution. Talk to your accountant about the benefits.