We're located at the intersection of Smallman and 21st Streets on the second floor of the historic Pittsburgh Produce Terminal (above the Society for Contemporary Craft). The entrance is on Smallman.

Homeless Children's Education Fund
2100 Smallman Street - 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 562-0154 Phone
(412) 562-1109 Fax
info@homelessfund.org

Laura Bailey
Manager of Educational Programs
lbailey@homelessfund.org

Susy Robison
Manager of Outreach and Volunteer Services
srobison@homelessfund.org

Bill Wolfe
Executive Director
wwolfe@homelessfund.org

November 2, 2009, Bill, a Vice President in the Pittsburgh office of MARSH USA, accepted the newly created position of Executive Director. He will oversee administrative responsibilities and the development of fund-raising programs. Bill became affiliated with HCEF in 2002, joined the Board of Trustees soon after, and served a three-year term as chair of the Board.

Joseph F. Lagana, Ed.D.
Founder
jlagana@homelessfund.org

Joe remains active with HCEF, concentrating his efforts on advocating with public and private institutions and government agencies for reform of the educational welfare of homeless children throughout Pennsylvania.

A lifelong educator, he has served as a classroom teacher, school superintendent, and Executive Director of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, one of the largest regional educational agencies of its kind.

On March 29, 2009, Joe was one of ten individuals from across the country to receive the National Child Labor Committee's prestigious 2009 Lewis Hine Award in New York City. The award honors individuals for their efforts on behalf of the health, education, and welfare of children and youth, particularly those at risk. Visit the National Child Labor Committee to learn more about this singular honor.

In 2007 Joe was honored with the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth's (NAEHCY) Sandra Neese Lifetime Achievement Award.

Peggy Neal
Webmaster
pneal@homelessfund.org

(8/16/10)

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