Events

YOU CAN. Inspire

Market Square

Homeless Children's Awareness Month Stand Up Demonstration and Press Conference   Stand with us in solidarity to support the 2,836 students experiencing homelessness in Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh. After a few moments of silence, HCEF’s Executive Director Ardana Jefferson will host a press conference that includes Mayor Ed Gainey, County Councilman DeWitt…
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YOU CAN. Soiree

Square Café 134 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join the HCEF staff and board for a cocktail reception at Square Café in East Liberty. Enjoy and evening of connection with cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres while listening to music and learning about how YOU CAN refer, donate, and advocate for students experiencing homelessness. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP…
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YOU CAN. Support

You can support HCEF and work on your fitness goals by signing up for the SLAAM Cares 5K Run/Walk. A portion of all proceeds will benefit Homeless Children's Education Fund. Register here: SLAAM Cares 5K Run/Walk 

YOU CAN. Influence

Virtual

State of Youth Homelessness: A Virtual Forum Join HCEF in this virtual forum to discuss the state of youth homelessness. Personal perspectives will be shared. This event will be hosted on zoom and also streamed live on Facebook and Instagram.

YOU CAN. Toast

Emerald City 213 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join as they host a young professionals mixer in support of Homeless Children's Awareness Month. Enjoy drinks and refreshments at Emerald City, in downtown Pittsburgh. This is a free event but registration is required. There is limited space available. Register here: https://bit.ly/youcanregister

YOU CAN. Celebrate

TBD

Join HCEF on November 17th to celebrate the first Homeless Children's Awareness Month. Add the event to your calendar to save the date! RSVP here to get more event updates.

Champs Sponsorship Reception

Duquesne Club 325 Sixth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

HCEF welcomes all sponsors of Champions for Children to a special reception at the Duquesne Club hosted by our Event Chairs, Matt and Katie Helfrich. This event is RSVP only.

HCEF + The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Project Art Installation Reveal

You do not want to miss this inspiring event celebrating creativity and community. Hosted by First Lady Michelle Gainey and The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Project, this art installation will explore the captivating gallery curated by the talented students of CAPA Middle School. Considering the contest theme of Hidden Stories, the students have created art representing the unseen complexities that are often…
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Winnie’s Wagon Christening

After a year and a half of fundraising, designing, and building, we will unveil Winnie's Wagon, our educational classroom on wheels, at a special dedication ceremony at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. In partnership with designer's Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Winnie's Wagon will travel anywhere students are experiencing homelessness, providing tutoring sessions, school supplies, wrap-around services…
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