My Story…
I am running the Pittsburgh half marathon to support the Homeless Children’s Education Fund—because every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and thrive.
As a teacher, I’ve seen how critical it is for children to have stability and support in their lives to succeed in the classroom. But for thousands of children in our region who are experiencing homelessness, school can be a safe place for children. That’s where the Homeless Children’s Education Fund steps in—providing resources, advocacy, and educational support to help these students reach their full potential.
This cause is close to my heart, and I’m honored to run for something that matters so much to me and my community. I’ve committed to raising $400 in just one week to support their mission. Every dollar brings us closer to giving these children the opportunity they deserve.
Thank you so much for supporting me, and more importantly, for supporting them.
The Homeless Children's Education Fund (HCEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1999 to support the educational needs of children experiencing homelessness in Allegheny County. Over the years, HCEF's role in the community has developed and expanded to meet these needs.
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.
3,122 children and youth were identified as experiencing homelessness by their Allegheny County school districts in the 2022-23 school year.
Help me raise money for this amazing nonprofit!
Description
Donate to help raise money for Homeless Children's Education Fund (HCEF) during Marathon Weekend. Your donation helps students break the cycle of homelessness through educational achievement. HCEF provides programming for students in kindergarten to age 24. Programming includes afterschool, tutoring support, social and emotional regulation, college and career prep, as well as enrichment, emergency funding and educational grants.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 01 | Luke’s Grandma | $10.00 |
| Apr 28 | Chris and Mark | $50.00 |
| Apr 28 | William & Oliver Polacek | $107.35 |
| Apr 28 | Katie Pappas | $27.48 |
| Apr 28 | Alyssa Rozich | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 26 | Harold and Charlotte Null | $27.48 |
| Apr 25 | Kim Minahan | $22.15 |
| Apr 24 | Doug Knepper | $22.15 |
| Apr 24 | Kaitlyn Walker | $27.48 |
| Apr 24 | Megan Reitz | $27.48 |
