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Homeless Children's Education Fund

Raise money for Homeless Children's Education Fund

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

Allegheny County has over 2,836 students experiencing homelessness in 2022. Thirty percent of these students live in shelters, while the other 70% live in cars, hotels, or are doubled up with friends and family. These youth are four times more likely to show delayed development than their peers, twice as likely to have learning disabilities, and struggle to cultivate positive relationships.

At HCEF, we work with students of all ages to help them succeed. We believe that all people have intrinsic value, unique gifts, and are deserving of respect. Our staff provides financial, educational, and emotional support. We foster connections with these youth and create opportunities to chart a positive course. 

As an HCEF runner, YOU directly help youth become their best selves. Every dollar you raise is invested into a future of promise and hope. Thank you!




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Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Feb 12 Nora & Jonathan Josh - this is awesome, appreciate your dedication to running as well as the city as a whole, you are the man! $50.00
Feb 12 Yaya Proud of you and happy to match your donation!! So thrilled you are running in your first race—you will be awesome!! Love ya! $160.60
Feb 12 Joshua Welsh $150.00
Feb 12 Kristen Gannon $27.48
Feb 09 No $54.10
Feb 09 Juice Love <3 $32.80
Feb 09 Allen Lu Fund I love running $27.50
Feb 09 The Huang Initiative paying to run 🤣 $27.49
Feb 09 Michelle Deng Foundation YEAAAAAA RUNNINNGGG $27.48
Feb 09 HCEF Love you Tori, Dad Undisclosed amount