News and Notes

CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND HIRES THE ORGANIZATION’S FIRST CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER

Jan 29, 2024

CSFP announced the organization has hired Jennifer K. Burns as its first-ever Chief Advancement Officer.

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Events

SCHOLARSHIP SURPRISE: THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE K-8TH GRADE FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND PHILADELPHIA

Dec 15, 2023

Philadelphia families were surprised with the exciting news during the non-profit’s annual Lottery Day celebration at Independence Blue Cross PHILADELPHIA – Thousands of Philadelphia families were surprised this week with the news that their children will receive scholarships from Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) for the 2024 – 2025 school year. On December 14, volunteers,…

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Breaking Barriers

CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCES $1.2 MILLION GIFT FROM THE CONNELLY FOUNDATION 

Nov 29, 2023

The Connelly Foundation provided $1.2M towards capacity building, marking the largest operations gift received to-date  PHILADELPHIA – Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) is pleased to announce that the organization has been awarded a 3-year, $1.2 million capacity building grant from the Connelly Foundation. This multi-year gift is the first of its kind for CSFP and…

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News and Notes

KEISHA JORDAN GIVES TESTIMONY AT PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS AND EDUCATION COMMITTEES EDUCATION TOUR

Nov 1, 2023

On October 25, 2023, CSFP’s President and CEO, Keisha Jordan, joined the House Appropriations and Education Committees to provide testimony on the benefit of scholarships. The full tour was covered by PA Capital Star in a piece titled “Pa. education tour takes up school vouchers conversation in Philadelphia“, and CSFP’s full testimony can be found…

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CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND PHILADELPHIA TO ADD THREE MEMBERS TO ORGANIZATION’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jun 6, 2023

CSFP welcomes representatives from OceanFirst Bank, Independence Blue Cross, and Stradley Ronon. PHILADELPHIA – As of May 2023, Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) has welcomed three new individuals to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors. The board appointed Bradley Fouss (Senior Vice President/Market President Greater Philadelphia, OceanFirst Bank), Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake (President, Independence…

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We’re moving!

May 9, 2023

As of July 1, 2023, CSFP will be moving to 1500 Walnut Street, Suite 1300, Philadelphia PA, 19102.   The new office is located just a short walk from the Broad Street Line Walnut-Locust stop and there are several parking garages located nearby.  Please note: CSFP’s team will be in the office inconsistently for the duration…

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8th GRADE GRADUATION CELEBRATION AND PHILLIES GAME WITH CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND PHILADELPHIA 

May 3, 2023

CSFP and Philadelphia Insurance Companies honored graduating 8th graders at Xfinity Live ahead of Friday’s Phillies game PHILADELPHIA – On Friday, April 21, Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) welcomed 8th grade students and their families to Xfinity Live! and Citizens Bank Park to celebrate their 8th grade graduation. This event marked the completion of CSFP…

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Breaking Barriers

HAMILTON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST ANNOUNCES A MULTI-YEAR $1.5 MILLION INVESTMENT TO CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND PHILADELPHIA

Mar 15, 2023

This Investment includes a 2023 Gift Matching Challenge PHILADELPHIA – The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust (“the Trust”) announced a $1.5 million investment in Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP), a non-profit providing K-8th grade scholarships to thousands of Philadelphia students every year. This new, multi-year investment marks the largest contribution the Trust made to CSFP in…

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CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATION’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jan 13, 2023

CSFP will have a new Board Chair and Vice-Chair PHILADELPHIA – Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia has selected a new Chair and Vice-Chair for the organization’s Board of Directors. Margaret Dinneny (Chief People Officer, Wawa) will serve as CSFP’s new Board Chair and Jeremy Ben-Zev (Market President, Truist Bank) will serve as the new Vice-Chair. CSFP’s…

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Events

THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS RECEIVED K-8TH GRADE SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND PHILADELPHIA

Dec 15, 2022

Philadelphia families were surprised with the exciting news during the non-profit’s annual Lottery Day celebration at Philadelphia Insurance Companies PHILADELPHIA – This week, Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) surprised thousands of families across the City with the news that their children will receive scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year. Volunteers and staff from CSFP and…

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