Help Barun raise money

Hi everyone, I'm Barun :) This half marathon will only be the second one I've ran ever but I am SO excited to be doing so back in Pittsburgh, the city of my alma mater; and even more excited that I can raise some funds for the incredible organization I've included details about below. I'll personally be matching up to $250. Thank you for the support! 

Below is more information about Homeless Children's Education Fund from their website: https://homelessfund.org/ 

Mission

The mission of the Homeless Children’s Education Fund (HCEF) is to advance the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness in Southwestern PA, guiding them to be productive, empowered citizens. 

3,451children and youth were identified as experiencing homelessness by their Allegheny County school districts in the 2018-19 school year.

Guiding Principles

HCEF believes that . . .

All people have intrinsic value, unique gifts, and deserve respect.Homelessness is a condition, not an identity. Quality education is a civil right, which breaks the cycle of poverty and empowers youth to lead fulfilling lives.Parents and families are critical partners in their children’s education.Every community is responsible for eliminating homelessness.

Goals

1. To help community members understand and accept responsibility for homeless children, youth, and families.
2. To deliver educational programs and support services to children, youth, and families who are unstably housed.
3. To connect unstably housed children, youth, and families with supports and resources to remove barriers to educational advancement.
4. To advocate for policies and systems that will improve outcomes for homeless children, youth, and families.
5. To develop and continually evaluate our operational systems to ensure effective and efficient deployment of HCEF’s resources.
6. To attract, cultivate, and nurture donor partnerships and identify opportunities to fulfill our mission.