2016 Champions for Children Benefit Awardees                             

Champions for Children: Andy and Cindy Russell


Linda A. Dickerson Award: Dr. Liz Miller

This award is presented annually to individuals who provide opportunities to children experiencing homeless with direct day-to-day support. Their passion and dedication has a significant impact on children throughout Allegheny County. The award is named in honor of Linda A. Dickerson who helped with the formation of HCEF and served as the
organizations first Board Chair.


Joseph Lagana Volunteer Award: Dr. Erik Garrett

This award is presented annually to an individual who has provided outstanding volunteer support to the Homeless Children’s Education Fund (HCEF) and to the children we serve. The awardee is recognized at the Champions event. The award is named for Dr. Joseph F. Lagana, HCEF Founder, for his 15 years of volunteer services to HCEF.

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