Homeless Children's Education Fund

SOLD OUT. ✨

480+ guests will gather for HCEF'S The I AM Gala presented by Dollar Bank in support of our students.

A room filled with brilliance, voice, power, and possibility. 💙

Pittsburgh, thank you for showing up for our young people.

This isn’t just a gala.
It’s a declaration.

A partnership rooted in care. 💙

Thank you to UPMC Health Plan, Titanium Sponsor of The I AM Gala presented by Dollar Bank, for continuing to show up for HCEF students and families.

Over the years, UPMC Health Plan has supported moments of joy, advocacy, and community through our End of Summer Bash, Homeless Children’s Awareness Month Stand Up Demonstration, and now The I AM Gala presented by Dollar Bank.

Because every child deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated.

Some partners don’t just support the work. They grow with it. 💜

Thank you to Duolingo, Titanium Sponsor of The I AM Gala presented by Dollar Bank, for continuing to show up for HCEF students through creativity, advocacy, and opportunity.

From our Student Art Exhibit to our Youth Homelessness Policy Breakfast, your partnership continues to help young people feel seen, heard, and valued.

🎟️ Join us June 13
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The May edition of HCEF: In Motion is here.

From Teen CEO workforce development to community learning experiences and new team members joining the mission, there’s a lot moving across HCEF right now.

Take a look at this month’s rntire update. Click 👉 https://homelesschildrenseducationfund.salsalabs.org/inmotion_may2026?wvpId=1419126f-b34c-4fc6-b5f4-1c8f8813fa1d

Pittsburgh! You’re selling out this room 💙

Tables and seating for The I AM Gala presented by Dollar Bank are continuing to move quickly as more guests join us for what promises to be one of the most meaningful nights of the year.

An immersive experience.
Student voices.
Powerful storytelling.
Joy. Celebration. Community.

This is not just a gala.
It’s a declaration.

🎟️ Join us June 13:
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Freedom has a price.

Today we honor those who paid it with their lives. 🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, HCEF remembers the brave service members whose sacrifice continues to shape the future of our country and the communities we serve. We remember with gratitude. We lead with purpose.

Big things are loading. 🔬✨

Thank you to PPG, Titanium Sponsor of The I AM Gala presented by Dollar Bank, for believing in our students and investing in the future of Winnie’s STEAM Machine.

Because every child deserves the chance to create, discover, and dream bigger.

🎟️ Join us June 13
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We’re excited to welcome Heather Fennell to the Homeless Children’s Education Fund team as our new Major Gifts Officer! 💜

Heather brings years of experience building relationships, connecting people to purpose, and supporting mission-driven work.

In her role, Heather will help grow the community of people investing in HCEF’s students and families, creating more opportunity, stability, and support for young people experiencing homelessness.

Please join us in welcoming Heather to the HCEF family!

Thank you to Duquesne Light Company and Ptesident/CEO Kevin Walker for serving as the Immersive Experience Sponsor of The I AM Gala presented by Dollar Bank.

This year’s gala will invite guests into a powerful experience centered on student voice, resilience, and the realities many young people face while navigating homelessness.

Because of partners like DLC, we are able to create moments that deepen understanding, build connection, and expand what is possible for our students.

We are grateful for their leadership and commitment to this work.

🎟️ Join us June 13
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/iamgala2026/

This year, HCEF is honored to present the Inaugural President’s Award for Transformational Impact to Blayre Holmes Davis of the Pittsburgh Steelers Organization.

For opening doors.
For creating access.
For helping young people step into spaces they once only imagined.

Be in the room for this powerful moment at The I Am Gala presented by Dollar Bank on June 13. NJ

🎟️ Tickets, tables, and sponsorships:
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