Homeless Children's Education Fund (Hcef)
Homeless Children's Education Fund (Hcef)
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the Homeless Children’s Education Fund (HCEF) is to advance the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness in Southwestern PA, guiding them to be productive, empowered citizens.
About
HCEF WORKS WITH PARTNERS INCLUDING 27 HOUSING AGENCIES AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY TO CREATE HOPE THROUGH LEARNING FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH. OUR PROGRAMS REACH CHILDREN FROM PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH YOUNG ADULTHOOD, AND INCLUDE:HOMELESS SHELTER LEARNING CENTERS ARE BUILT JUST FOR KIDS AND EQUIPPED WITH TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCES FOR EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. THESE CENTERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH BOOKS, GAMES AND EDUCATIONAL TOYS IN ADDITION TO POSTERS AND PROMPTS THAT FOSTER EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. WE EQUIP AND REFRESH THESE SPACES, AS NEEDED, TO KEEP THEM AT PEAK QUALITY FOR OUR YOUTH. THIS SUMMER, WE ARE WORKING WITH A BUILDING COMPANY (CONTINENTAL BUILDING) TO CONSTRUCT LOCKED CABINETS AND REFURBISHING EXISTING BOOKSHELVES, PAINT THE WALLS A BRIGHT COLOR AND GIVE THE SPACE A MUCH-NEEDED SPARK. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SHOW THE CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS THE NEW AND IMPROVED CENTER.BUILDING BLOCKS FOR SUCCESS AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING IS DELIVERED TO CHILDREN LIVING IN HOMELESS SHELTERS AND TEMPORARY RESIDENCES. WITH OUR INSTRUCTORS, LITERACY SPECIALIST AND INTERN TEAMS, WE FORGE IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH AND THEIR PARENTS THAT ENABLE TRUST AND LEARNING. A QUALITY INSTRUCTOR AT EACH SITE IS ASSISTED BY A LITERACY SPECIALIST (WHO SHARES TIME BETWEEN ALL SITES) AND 2-3 COLLEGE INTERNS AND VOLUNTEERS. IN 2019-2020, IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 175 CHILDREN WILL BE SERVED, GRADES 1-7 BY BUILDING BLOCKS AT FIVE SEPARATE SITES. THE LEARNING CENTERS IN EACH OF FIVE SITES ARE EQUIPPED FOR DIVERSE ACTIVITIES, CHIEF AMONG THEM READING AND ART. IT IS HERE THAT INFORMAL GUIDANCE, HOMEWORK HELP, AND A HEALTHY SNACK IS ALSO PROVIDED TO EACH STUDENT. WE FOCUS ON OUTCOMES IN THREE AREAS: LEARNING STRATEGIES AND ENGAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING. ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS THAT BRING CREATIVE, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES TO ENHANCE LEARNING. THE OBJECTIVES OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE TO EXPAND A CHILD'S WORLD, INTEGRATE THEM INTO LARGE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDE A BASIS FOR "PRIOR KNOWLEDGE." THE PROGRAMS ALSO SERVE TO ENHANCE SOCIAL SKILLS AND SELF-ESTEEM. LAST YEAR, OVER 600 CHILDREN AND TEENS PARTICIPATED IN OUR ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING IN SUBJECTS THAT INCLUDED SCIENCE, VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC AND STORYTELLING. A CHILD WILL LEARN ABOUT ELECTRICITY WHEN LABRATZ VISITS AND MAKES THEIR HAIR STAND UP ON END, ABOUT SELF-REFLECTION AND CREATIVITY WHEN ART EXPRESSIONS FACILITATES HANDS-ON ARTS PROJECTS, AND ABOUT THE WONDERS OF NATURE WHEN OUT IN THE FIELD WITH PARTNERS SUCH AS ALLEGHENY LAND TRUST.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “To advance the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness in allegheny county by providing educational programs and services; serving as a trusted advocate; sharing expertise; facilitating collaborative relationships that maximize the collective impact among community partners [homeless education network (hen)].”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “To educate children experiencing homelessness in allegheny county, pennsylvania”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is PA.
- The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is ONE HOPE SQ 1901 CENTRE AVE NO 301, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15219.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 10.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$51,738.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1999.
- The organization pays $401,097 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $150,073 in fundraising expenses.
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