Homeless Children's Education Fund

Homeless Education Network (HEN) Meeting
2018-02-09 11:30 - 14:00 UTC | Society for Contemporary Craft, 2100 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join the Homeless Children’s Education Fund for the first Homeless Education Network (HEN) meeting of 2018!
The day’s agenda will include: free lunch and networking; update on new HEN structure and goals; 2018/19 HEN activities, including planning for a HEN newsletter, Summit VIII, and Government Briefings; update on HCEF, Family Links, and the 412 Youth Zone’s Youth Outreach Advocate training program, an innovative new initiative resulting from discussions at Summit VII.5 that empowers unstably housed youth to train their peers on Bigburgh use; and a tour of HEN partner the Society for Contemporary Craft’s facilities and exhibition.
There will be a brief meet and greet at 11:30 before launching into the rest of the program, and lunch will begin by 12:30.

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Christmas Holidays (HCEF Office Closed)
2017-12-25 - 2017-12-26 | PA

Photo-op with JuJu Smith-Schuster as JuJu Claus
2017-12-12 | The Mall at Robinson, Lower Level, 100 Robinson Centre Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205

WQED THINK - Poverty in Western PA Town Hall Broadcast
2017-12-07 19:15 - 21:00 | WQED Pittsburgh, 4802 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
Join HCEF’s Executive Director, Carlos Carter, for a town hall broadcast event that will encourage thoughtful participation and productive conversations around poverty in Western PA.

Thanksgiving (HCEF Office Closed)
2017-11-23 | PA

November Homeless Education Network (HEN) Meeting
2017-11-10 08:30 - 23:30 | Manchester Bidwell, 1815 Metropolitan Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15233, United States
Please join us for the final Homeless Education Network (HEN) meeting of 2017 on Friday, November 10 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. This meeting will offer opportunities to network with like-minded organizations, learn about Manchester Bidwell’s offerings, and help shape the future of HEN by providing input on the network’s offerings and activities.
HCEF is excited to take HEN into the future with a revamped strategy and new offerings and activities in 2018 and beyond! Our goal for the November meeting is to get your input and ideas on ways HEN can better support and expand upon the work you do. We will share more information about the day’s program in the upcoming weeks.
For those interested in our Summit programming — we will have an updated schedule by the beginning of 2018.

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Fountain of Youth - A Food Truck Round-Up
2017-10-26 17:30 - 21:30 | The Priory Hotel, 614 Pressley St , Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Hope in Action Advocacy Workshop
2017-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Spaces Bakery Square, 6425 Living Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
This technology-focused workshop will provide you with the tools and know-how to support and advocate for children and youth experiencing homelessness. Beer, wine, and snacks provided. Click here to download the event flyer.

City Works Happy Hour
2017-10-20 17:30 - 19:30 | City Works Pub, 2 PPG Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
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Stand Up for Homeless Children Art Installation
2017-10-20 12:30 - 12:45 | Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
The art installation will take place in the front lawn of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall.

Mingle at the Museum
2017-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213
A fun and engaging happy hour event celebrating HCEF’s work. This event is a precursor to the museum’s Third Thursdays event, and all attendees at the happy hour will receive free admission to the Third Thursdays event. Click here for the event flyer.

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Stand Up for Homeless Children Art Installation
2017-10-19 17:30 - 17:45 | Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213
The art installation will take place in front of the Carnegie Museum cafe.

Stand Up for Homeless Children Art Installation
2017-10-18 12:15 - 12:30 | Mellon Square, Sixth Avenue (above Mellon Garage), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222

Trivia Night
2017-10-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Double Wide Grill, 100 Adams Shoppes, Mars, PA, 16046, United States

Stand Up for Homeless Children Art Installation
2017-10-17 17:00 - 17:15 | Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15262, United States
The art installation will take place on Duquesne University’s Academic Walk.

Homeless Children's Awareness Week
2017-10-15 - 2017-10-21 | PA

We Live Here Too: A Round Table Discussion about Homelessness in Pittsburgh
2017-10-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Alloy 26, 100 S Commons, Ste 102, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
As part of HCEF’s 31 Days of Hope, this round table discussion will frame the issue of homelessness in Allegheny County, and educate participants on ways to get involved with various organizations in their local community.
Join us for refreshments and networking at 5:30 PM. The discussion will begin at 6:00 PM.
Check back soon for a list of speakers and panelists. Click here to download the event flyer.

HCEF Board of Trustees Meeting
2017-10-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2017-06-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2017-04-11 17:00 - 19:00 | PA

Shelter: Crafting a Safe Home Exhibition
2017-10-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Society for Contemporary Craft, 2100 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Shelter is universally identified as a basic human right, yet refuge and protection are out of reach for millions of people worldwide. How does lack of safety and security, from the physical elements as well as unseen external dangers, affect our psyche and ability to live and flourish? Shelter provides a forum for craft artists’ responses to issues of shelter—global and local, public and private.

2017 Government Relations Briefing
2017-09-08 08:30 - 11:30 | Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
The purpose of the briefing is to bring colleagues together who have a common interest in collectively advocating for the educational advancement and well-being of children and youth experiencing homelessness. Participants will:

Become familiar with the dynamics of the 115th congress in Washington, D.C., the shift of leadership in the state legislature, and the prospects and challenges of the governor’s 2017 state budget.
Better understand the opportunities to shape programming and related opportunities for children and youth experiencing homelessness in the nation as a whole, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in general, and specifically Allegheny County public schools and ACDHS program.
Be invited to become engaged in shaping the policy outcomes at the national, state, and local levels regarding the education and related issues of children and youth experiencing homelessness from birth to age 24 through a statewide coalition. – #PAHomelessYouth

Labor Day (HCEF Office Closed)
2017-09-04 | PA

Annual HCEF Backpack Distribution
2017-08-18 | PA

Independence Day (HCEF Office Closed)
2017-07-04 | PA

Memorial Day (HCEF Office Closed)
2017-05-29 | PA

Homeless Education Network Meeting
2017-05-19 09:00 - 11:30 | Carnegie Library, 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

HCEF/Animal Friends Golf Outing
2017-05-08 | Diamond Run Golf Club, 132 Laurel Oak Drive, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States

Salmon Run Dinner
2017-04-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Wholey’s Fish Market, 1711 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
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Good Friday (HCEF Office Closed)
2017-04-14 | PA
