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.
Twinkle
Read about Twinkle, the Canine Companion therapy dog at Westerville South High School funded by Westerville Education Challenge.
Recent blog posts
Second Night of Hope 5K uplifting, well-attended
WEC welcomed 158 runners and walkers at our 2nd annual Night of Hope SK and Family Fun Run at Mccann Stadium on Aug....
Help us extend Hope Squad program to Westerville’s middle schools
Dear Supporter, Across our nation 1 in 5 teens live with a mental health condition. Of teens with major depression,...
Our current initiatives
Hope Squad
A peer-led suicide prevention program that trains students to watch out for peers in distress.
Parent Prep
Offering valuable information to parents & guardians of Westerville schoolchildren at all grade levels.
W.E.B.
Where Everybody Belongs creates a welcoming culture for new middle school students in Westerville
Link Crew
NEW! Link Crew, a year-long freshmen transition program, led by upperclassmen
Student Scholarships
WEC each year awards scholarships to one graduate of Central, North & South
Twinkle!
Meet the companion dog trained to give students a stress break, sponsored by WEC