On Tuesday 27th October, 2009 Agnes Stevens, Founder of School on Wheels, is being honored at the 2009 Women's Conference in Long Beach, California by First Lady Maria Shriver. 

Agnes is a 2009 Minerva Award Winner.  The Minerva Awards were created in 2004 to honor remarkable women who have created remarkable legacies.  It is the most prestigious award given to women.

This year's winners are truly an incredible and talented group:
Jane Goodall - One of the preeminent environmentalists in the world
Kathy Hull -  Founder of the George Mark House, the only children's hospice in the U.S.
Helen Waukazoo - who runs a nonprofit substance abuse center dedicated to helping Native Americans, the American Indian Friendship House.
Agnes Stevens - Founder of nonprofit organization dedicated to the enhancement of educational opportunities for homeless children, School on Wheels.

For two full days, more than 100 newsmakers and world opinion leaders gather with more than 25,000 women from all walks of life to be educated, inspired and empowered to be an architect of change in their own lives, within their communities and around the world.  This year's lineup of speakers and participants, includes: former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, FDIC Chairwoman, Sheila Bair, Martha Beck, Sir Richard Branson, Katie Couric, Stephen M. R. Covey, Geena Davis, Paula Deen, Elizabeth Edwards, Linda Ellerbee, Ashton Kutcher to name but a few.

At the end of the day, The Women's Conference will continue its tradition of honoring 'Remarkable Women, Remarkable Legacies" with the presentation of The Minerva Awards.  The ceremony is hosted by Maria Shriver and features remarks by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Nicholas Kristof, Alicia Keys and Caroline Kennedy. 

Please join us in congratulating Agnes Stevens and the great work that is being done every day by our staff and 1000 strong volunteer tutors. 
Thank you for your continued support.  School on Wheels is working with more homeless students than ever before because of you and your generous support.

We will be posting photos from this special day on our website.  Please check www.schoolonwheels.org under 'What's New' for more information about the award ceremony.

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