HCEF website - http://www.homelessfund.org/, phone (412) 562-0154 On April 5, 2012, HCEF tried something new. Through monthly meetings, HCEF’s Cabinet of Congregations formed ideas for a third-grade curriculum to effectively yet gently teach children about homelessness. The curriculum was developed by an HCEF afterschool instructor and professional educator, using Dr. Ralph da Costa Nunez’s book, Voyage to… Continue Reading
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5th Annual Hats Off to Mom Luncheon
Come and join us at the 5th Annual Hats Off to Mom luncheon and help us to honor mothers and special women from the community while helping a great local organization. Sisters Place is dedicated to provide housing and supportive services to homeless single mothers and their children. Saturday, May 12, 2012 12PM-3PM (doors open… Continue Reading
Robert Fragasso Receives 2012 Champion for Children Award
Homeless Children’s Education Fund http://www.homelessfund.org/, phone - (412) 562-0154 It was a record year for Homeless Children’s Education Fund’s Champions for Children event on March 5, a highly successful celebration and fundraiser to support HCEF’s educational programming for children experiencing homelessness. Scott and Susan Lammie served as the events chairs, Ralph and Ruth Anne Papa were honorary… Continue Reading
Homeless Children Crisis is a Civil Rights Issue
Join U.S. Attorney David Hickton and Pittsburgh Steelers Brett Keisel as They Address, “Education: A Civil Right for Homeless Children” The National Center on Family Homelessness reported in December that an average of 1.6 million (one in 45) children were homeless in 2010 at any given time, 42% of whom were six years old or… Continue Reading
Wine Tasting Event Supports Services for Homeless Families
Please join Sisters Place and toast our 10th Anniversary Crushed Grapes wine tasting event: When: March 8, 2012 Where: U.S. Steel Tower Pittsburgh, PA Time: 5:30pm – 9:00pm. This special event includes wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and live music. Your support benefits the homeless single-parent families receiving housing assistance… Continue Reading
Please Consider Helping Local Families With Basic Necessities
Sisters Place specializes in filling the gaps that exist in addressing our residents’ needs: mental health care, life skills training, career development, substance abuse recovery and housing placement assistance when the family is ready to move on. … Continue Reading
Brighten the Holidays for Homeless Children and Families
The holidays often bring families together under one roof to share in meals, conversation, and gift-giving. But as the season of giving quickly comes upon us, let us not forget those struggling with homelessness and resulting circumstances. There are many ways you can help these families and their children receive the support—often in the form… Continue Reading
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