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Homeless Children's Education Fund

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Homeless Children's Education Fund

We believe every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and succeed—no matter where they sleep at night.

We partner with students, families, and schools to break down barriers and open doors to brighter futures, creating equity through education. Creating "HOPE THROUGH LEARNING" for children and youth experiencing homelessness.

08/31/2026

We’re celebrating one of our own! 💙🎉

HCEF is proud to announce the promotion of Cherelle Ford to Teen Outreach Program Manager.

Since joining HCEF in 2023 as our Teen Outreach Program Coordinator, Cherelle has been a quiet force behind the growth and evolution of TOP, helping us reach more young people and create more opportunities for what comes after high school.

During that time, our Teen CEO paid workforce development program has grown from 15 students to 100, giving young people access to professional development, mentorship and paid work experiences.

TOP staff are also reaching students in more high schools and shelters than ever before, connecting them to resources and helping them build plans for college, training and careers. And with the launch of Senior Teen CEO, that support now continues into young adulthood.

Cherelle has also led the tremendous growth of our Hope Through Learning Awards, helping HCEF award more than $110,000 to 45 students earlier this month.

This is what growth looks like when you build around young people and stay with them as their dreams get bigger.

Congratulations, Cherelle! We can’t wait to see where you take TOP next. 💙

08/28/2026

HCEF is growing, and we’re looking for a leader. 💙

We’re hiring a Director of Programs to lead our K through 8, Teen and Young Adult programming, develop people, build powerful partnerships and drive measurable outcomes across HCEF’s Childhood-to-Career Continuum.

This is more than managing programs. It’s helping lead what comes next.

📍 Greater Pittsburgh Region
💼 Full time | Hybrid
💰 $80,000 + performance bonus
💙 Excellent benefits + 3% retirement match

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08/27/2026

Whew, August! 💙

3,500 backpacks. $110,500 in scholarships. 100 Teen CEOs in paid work experiences. And that’s only part of what kept HCEF moving this summer.

There was learning. Chess. New opportunities. Big celebrations. And plenty of joy.

Our August HCEF: In Motion is out. Take a look at what we’ve been up to. 👇🏾

https://homelessfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/HCEF-In-Motion-Aug-2026.pdf

08/25/2026

Now THIS is how you get ready for a new school year! 💙🛍️

A huge thank you to Pittsburgh Steelers long snapper Christian K***z and wife Heather for giving several of our Teen Outreach Program students an unforgettable back to school shopping experience.

Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson and members of the Steelers Community Relations team joined the fun too, walking the aisles, helping students shop and making sure there were plenty of laughs along the way.

Our students left with carts and bags FULL, but what we love most is the time, attention and care that came with them.

This is community. This is showing up. And this is one heck of a way to start the school year. 💙

Thank you, Christian, Heather, Payton and the entire Steelers team!

Blayre Holmes Davis ❤️❤️❤️

08/11/2026

More than $110,000 invested in their futures. And somehow, the smiles were still the biggest thing in the room. 💙

This year's Hope Through Learning Awards gave us a chance to celebrate 45 extraordinary young people who have experienced homelessness and are continuing their journeys through college, career training and other postsecondary opportunities. We also recognized Xavier Littlejohn as our Joseph Lagana Perseverance Awardee for relentlessly pursuing posting education, completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh.

Our commitment to students does not stop when they graduate from high school.

We keep walking.

We help provide financial support, technology, encouragement and community because every young person deserves the opportunity to build a future bigger than the circumstances they have experienced.

To our HTLA recipients, we hope you carry these words wherever your next chapter takes you:

Your story matters.
Your future is bright.
You belong.

We are so proud of you. 💙

Thank you donors Apartment Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh, Rosemarie Abeles, Margaret Battle, Pittsburgh Indian Community & Friends - PICAF, and Dollar Bank 💙

Amazing job Cherelle Ford, Demetrius Moye and Veronica Chapman.

Thank you as always Williams Ryan. And we were blessed to have Kathy Fitzgerald masterfully coordinate this event 💙

Read the TribLive story:
https://triblive.com/news/education-classroom/more-than-100k-awarded-to-allegheny-county-homeless-youth-pursuing-post-secondary-education/

08/06/2026

Mayor Corey O'Connor, thank you for celebrating HCEF'S Teen CEOs' brilliance 💙

08/02/2026

45 students. $110,000+ awarded. A million possibilities launched.

Every child deserves to know their story matters. During our Hope Through Learning Awards on Thursday, we celebrated voices, dreams, and what's possible. 💙

07/28/2026

Learning. Connecting. Growing.

That's what July looked like at HCEF.

The newest edition of HCEF: In Motion is here, featuring summer learning in action, Teen CEO students opening new doors through meaningful connections, and staff members whose leadership continues to strengthen our mission.

Every month tells another chapter of what's possible when students are surrounded by opportunity and people who believe in them.

📖 Read the July edition today 👉 https://default.salsalabs.org/Tf83e403d-a09f-4776-bc00-30e59261f0ca/354f0363-f0ad-48eb-8713-686853ace628

07/23/2026

🔥 THE NETWORK WAS NETWORKING!

Our Senior Teen CEOs, now in their third year of Teen CEO, took over Duquesne University for a morning all about the art AND science of networking!

Led by our President & CEO, AJ Jefferson, students jumped right in, finding common ground, making connections and discovering that networking isn’t nearly as scary once somebody says, “GO!”

Then AJ brought in six incredible Pittsburgh leaders and said, essentially, “Now let’s see what you’ve got!” 🔥

And our Senior Teen CEOs got to WORK.

They asked questions. Shared their stories. Made real connections. And learned firsthand that networking isn’t about collecting contacts. It’s about building relationships that can grow with you.

Because talent can prepare you for an opportunity. Relationships can help you find one.

A HUGE thank you to Mat Davis, Samantha Hartzman, Majestic Lane Lane, Piper Smith, Allie Quick and TeeJay Vision for jumping in and making it real. You showed our students what it looks like when people don’t just talk about opening doors. They show up and help open them. ❤️

THIS is Teen CEO. 🔥

07/22/2026

We're celebrating!

Thank you to United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania for investing $135,000 over the next three years to strengthen HCEF's Childhood to Career Continuum through our Teen Outreach Programs.

Every week, our Teen Outreach Programs help students experiencing homelessness build confidence, develop leadership skills, prepare for careers, and discover what's possible beyond their current circumstances.

Thank you for believing in our young people and helping create brighter futures. 💙

Address

1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 200
Pittsburgh, PA
15233

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.homelessfund.org/

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