We invite you to join with us in celebrating

The 10th Anniversary Champions for Children Benefit
Monday, March 9, 2009, Rivers Club



Our Hosts and Patrons

Ralph and Ruth Anne Papa     Morgan O'Brien

HCEF's very good friends Ralph J. Papa, Chairman of Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania, and Ruth Anne Papa are once again serving as Benefit Hosts. Joining them this year are Morgan O'Brien, President and CEO, Duquesne Light Company, and Kathy O'Brien.

You honor HCEF and the staff of our partner family housing agencies when you join with stalwart Patron co-chairs James Roddey and Dr. Karen Feinstein and Patrons Joyce Bender, Georgia Berner, Nadine Bognar, Stephanie and Michael Bozic, Robert and Irene Bozzone, Congressman Mike and Susan Doyle, Ralph and Mimi Falbo, Representative Dan Frankel, Don and Pat Guter, Drs. Jim and Terri Henderson, Paul and Colleen Hennigan, Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Hillman, Kitty Hillman, June Holmes, Daniel and Carole Kamin, Richard and Jan Piacentini as an event patron. Learn more here.

A tower of hands and the faces of two children: the image of the 2009 Benefit

Are you a business owner or corporate leader?

Consider becoming a 10th Anniversary Champions for Children Benefit corporate sponsor. Learn how here.

See a listing of our 2008 Champions sponsors.

10th Anniversary Champions for Children awardees

A highlight of the 2009 Benefit will be the honoring of the very first Champions for Children: HCEF founder Joe Lagana and the women and men who joined with him to create a non-profit organization that would speak for and promote equality of educational opportunities for children who are homeless in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.

Also to be honored as a Champion for Children is Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Gerald Zahorchak, who is committed to ensuring that all Pennsylvania children have access to a broad range of supportive after-school programming that will help them succeed in the classroom and in life. Read a brief biography of Dr. Zahorchak and listen as he speaks about these issues.

See HCEF's honor roll of past awardees.

Invitations to join with us in this 10th anniversary celebration will be mailed in early December. Not on our mailing list? Call us at 412-562-0154. We'll be happy to send one your way. Also at that time it will be possible to purchase "tickets" here electronically.




**The Homeless Children's Education Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with United Way Donor Option #963315. Donations are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS rules and regulations. The official registration and financial information of the Homeless Children's Education Fund may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

updated 11/13/08