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
Registration open for 2026 Night of Hope Run/Walk, set for Aug. 22
Registration is now open for Westerville Education Challenge's 2026 Night of Hope, set for Aug. 22. Our Fifth Annual...
THANK YOU to all those who made our 4th annual Night of Hope a huge success
Westerville Education Challenge extends a giant THANK YOU to the many hands who helped make our 2025 Night of Hope 5K,...
One week to go: Join in Westerville’s Night of Hope 5K & Family Fun Run!
Mark your calendars, lace up your sneakers, and bring the whole family – because one of Westerville’s most inspiring...
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