Bridging Income Disparity Through Education!
- Over 2.5 million children and 40 million Americans are affected by poverty and homelessness
- Education is the tool that will empower these people to also live and pursue the American dream
How does HC4A make an impact?
HC4A’s mission is to Bridge Income Disparity Through Education in the spirit of “Serve where you Live”. Founded in 2010, HC4A, helps all economically disadvantaged students by donating school supplies and providing vocational scholarships.
HC4A is 100% run by volunteers and 100% of proceeds from your donations are used to provide scholarships and school supplies. We serve our local community, and all monies collected are distributed locally.
HC4A is operating nationally with chapters in Texas and California.
Scholarship Recipients – Use this button to submit your Thank You Letter to Donor!
Apply for Scholarships or School Supplies Help
APPLY NOW!HC4A is proud to provide ten scholarships, $1,000 each for last year students served by Foundation Communities. "Thank you so much for your support and advocacy of our program and of our students. This money will make a huge difference in our students’ ability to graduate debt-free and move into a higher-paying career." Brianna McDonough, College Hub Manager. Foundation
Foundation Communities is a local, homegrown nonprofit. They provide affordable, attractive homes and free on-site support services for thousands of families with kids, as well as veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. They offer an innovative, proven model that empowers our residents and neighbors to achieve educational success, financial stability, and healthier lifestyles. Video Link
Indian-origin philanthropist Harish Kotecha has been awarded the prestigious Sandra Neese Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his work in the US for meeting the needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness. Read More
Support The Students
School Supplies – Based on data from Texas Homeless Education Office, we identify the schools with homeless children needing most help. We then provide them the school supplies that they distribute to the students. We have provided school supplies to Austin, Manor, Del Valle ISDs and many other smaller organizations that are connected directly to homeless students.
Vocational Training Scholarships – We provide broad guidelines to the institutions and entrust them to select students. The key points in the Guidelines are: The student must be living below federally defined guidelines. The main organizations receiving the scholarships are community colleges, organizations that help take head of household and help them until they find a job, schools with graduating high school students and some other organizations who work with students experiencing economic hardship.
Annual Bollywood Meets Borscht Belt – Fundraising for Schooling Needs
While the COVID-19 has prevented us from gathering together for our usual festive event,HC4A’s commitment to helping kids in need...Donate
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give
"You got an education not because you are bright, but because you had the money. If people like you work for profit, who is going to work for the poor?" Said the mother of Mechal Viravaidya, a Thailand philanthropist.
"If you have come to help me, you can go home again, but if you see my struggle as a part of your own survival then perhaps we can work together." - Lila Watson, an Aboriginal Woman from Australia.
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The Award – Community Appreciation
In 2017, US President Donald Trump honored founder Harish Kotecha President’s “Lifetime Achievement Award”. The award reads “With grateful President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for their lifelong commitment to building a stronger nation through volunteer service.”NAHECY 2020 Sandra Neese Lifetime Achievement Award
In 2020, National Association of Homeless the Education of Homeless Children & Youth (NAHECY) honored founder Harish Kotecha with the prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award.” He is the first person of Indian origin to be so recognized. The award reads “Your strong commitment to education, outstanding work in the community, and flexibility in devising proactive responses to changing socioeconomic conditions has earned admiration and respect of your colleagues and community members.”
