Westerville Education Challenge
Because We Care
Where everyone belongs
Because We Care
The mission of Westerville Education Challenge is to help create school cultures where every student feels safe, supported and celebrated.
We do this by raising awareness and funds for Social-Emotional Learning initiatives and programming in Westerville City Schools.

Recent blog posts

Link Crew student leaders prepare for new role
Story and photos from the Westerville City School District – The inaugural group of Link Crew student leaders across...

Sponsorship opportunities for 2024 Night of Hope
Westerville Education Challenge is looking for sponsors for its 2024 Night of Hope 5K, 1-miler, and Family Fun Run....

Save the Date! 2024 Night of Hope Run/Walk set for Aug. 24
Save the Date! Westerville Education Challenge's 2024 Night of Hope is set for Aug. 24. Our Third Annual Night of Hope...
Our current initiatives

Hope Squad
A peer-led suicide prevention program that trains students to watch out for peers in distress.

Twinkle!
Meet the companion dog trained to give students a stress break, sponsored by Westerville Education Challenge.

ROX — Ruling Our eXperiences
New — ROX is a research-based program for girls in grades 5-12, to address challenges unique to girls, increase self-confidence and teach skills to navigate social pressures.

W.E.B.
Where Everybody Belongs creates a welcoming culture for new middle school students in Westerville

Student Scholarships
WEC each year awards scholarships to one graduate of Central, North & South