Homeless Children's Education Fund

Homelessness and housing are important issues plaguing the election this year. People experiencing homelessness will be severely impacted, and they deserve a voice in the process. Make your way to the polls today. Polls close at 8PM. Cast your vote to have your voice heard. 🗳️ #ElectionDay

🎉 6 Days to Go! 🎉 We’re so close—just $21,000 away from reaching our $100K goal for Homeless Children’s Awareness Month! As we gear up for the YOU CAN Campaign Wrap 🪩 Party, let’s show the nearly 3,500 students experiencing homelessness in Allegheny County that their community cares deeply for them. 💙 Before you RSVP to celebrate with us, please consider making a gift that brings us to the finish line! Every dollar raised supports critical resources and advocacy for these young lives. 📲 Scan the QR code or click the link 🔻 to RSVP, and be a part of this impactful journey! https://lnkd.in/gC5QXMg7 #homelessnessawareness #youcan #HCEF

Homelessness is more than just a lack of shelter—it disrupts education, mental health, and overall well-being. Over 1.1 million students in the U.S. face homelessness each year, with 3,496 right here in Allegheny County. Shockingly, only 13% of these students read at grade level, and just 11% are proficient in math. This isn’t just a housing issue—it’s an educational crisis. Join us in making a difference! Celebrate the YOU CAN Campaign at our Wrap Party on November 6th at 5 PM. 💙 RSVP here by clicking the link: https://lnkd.in/gC5QXMg7. Thank you to everyone who supported us throughout October!

With homeless shelters full and winter approaching, Pittsburgh is facing a housing crisis. But you don’t have to just watch it unfold—you can be part of the solution. Take action, lend your voice, and help fight for change. 🔹Click the link to learn how https://lnkd.in/gC5QXMg7. #MakeADifference #YouCan #HCEF

🏈 As we gear up for Monday Night Football in da 'Burgh, here’s a huge shoutout to the Steelers Organization, Najee Harris, and Blayre Holmes Davis for making last Thursday’s HCEF Teen Night unforgettable! Najee held nothing back, sharing his powerful journey with a room filled with teens and their caregivers. From overcoming childhood homelessness to pursuing his Bachelor’s and a high GPA, he kept it real, answering every question straight from the heart. It was an incredibly raw, inspiring, and impactful night that our students will carry with them long after. A heartfelt thank you to Najee and Blayre for empowering our youth with hope and courage to rise above! ❤️ #YOUCAN

Children experiencing homelessness often face academic disruptions as they move between school districts while staying with friends or family. 🔢80% of U.S. high school students experiencing homelessness perform below grade level in math. 📚Nearly 70% of U.S. high school students experiencing homelessness perform below grade level in reading. 🎓Nearly 1 in 3 homeless students will not graduate on time. We do everything in our power to ensure the children in our programs don't become one of these statistics. That's why we partner with organizations like the Homeless Children's Education Fund that brings Winnie's Wagon to provide on-site tutoring and educational support. Together, we're building brighter futures!💙 #ChildhoodHomelessness #Education #Tutoring #Hope

Our "In It Together" Student Art Exhibit invites you to experience the journey of living unhoused through the eyes of young artists. Their work encourages advocacy, creating safe spaces, and offering support to students facing housing instability. Visit the exhibit at the City-County Building until the end of November. Special thanks to Mayor Ed Gainey, First Lady Michelle Gainey, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Project, and Propel Montour| Propel Schools for their collaboration! 🎨💙

Thank you for being here with us along our journey this October, and we are not done yet. This campaign has had a significant impact, bringing together youth advocates, community leaders, HCEF staff, and leadership, uniting our voices to stop youth homelessness. Be sure to check out this video on our YouTube channel, by searching ⏯️Homeless Children’s Education Fund | Hope Through Learning. 📺💙

This Student Art Exhibit challenges you to experience the artists' journey to understand the complexities of living unhoused. Join us for this unique experience. Click the link 🔻or Scan the QR code to RSVP. https://lnkd.in/gsAtkfmc #artexhibit #homelessnessawareness #youcan #HCEF

Your attendance and engagement meant a lot to us, and we are immensely grateful and appreciate it! We hope that you left feeling educated, encouraged, and connected with other professionals who are dedicated to making an impact in our society. Thank you to our wonderful hosts; Director of Consulting Services at CGI- Staceylyn Machi, VP of Community Development at Dollar Bank- Jason Jones, and Sydni Mundy, MSOL - Manager of Out of School Time and Summer Programming at Pittsburgh Public Schools. Thanks again! You all made our 🔹Young Professionals Mixer🔹 a success! #HCEF 💙