HCECF - Homeschool Cooperative Educating in Central Florida

H.E.A.R.T.S. - Homeschoolers Educating, Assisting, & Reaching-out Through Service

HCECF-H.E.A.R.T.S. the Central Florida chapter of H.E.A.R.T.S. is uniting ALL local home educator volunteers for the good of our community.

Originated in New Jersey by homeschooling activist, Michele Pulis, H.E.A.R.T.S. encourages homeschooling families to get involved and to help make a difference. H.E.A.R.T.S.' purpose is to unite a very diverse group of homeschoolers in community service projects and also to generate increased public awareness, understanding and acceptance of homeschoolers and homeschooling as a single focus - unrelated to any other issues.

HCECF, Homeschool Cooperative Educating in Central Florida, is an inclusive and eclectic group of home educating families in the Orlando area (basically Orange county, Seminole county and eastern Lake County).

HCECF-H.E.A.R.T.S. uses the national H.E.A.R.T.S. schedule of monthly projects at http://www.H-E-A-R-T-S.org. Local recipient/s for each month's project will be posted on this discussion board.

“Nationwide, homeschoolers consistently become involved in community outreach as part of their daily learning. The organization called H.E.A.R.T.S. was recently created in an effort to capitalize on this volunteer spirit by coordinating efforts – reaching beyond the barriers of religion, politics, educational philosophy, and distance.” --Updated Press Release - September, 2004

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION ALWAYS INVITED AND APPRECIATED!
If you have time, materials or funds to donate to these worthwhile projects, please contact us at hcecf@yahoo.com.

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Jan/Feb: Valentines
Mar/Apr: Handmade Blankets
May/Jun: Food
Jul/Aug: School Supplies
Sep: Winter Warmth
Oct: JDRF Walk, Sight Night, Holiday Gifts
Nov: Holiday Gifts
Dec: Holiday Cards

Monthly Park Cleanups

HCECF Website - http://www.hcecf.net