News and Notes

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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News and Notes

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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CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND PHILADELPHIA PRESIDENT AND CEO APPOINTED TO SHAPIRO-DAVIS TRANSITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Dec 7, 2022

Keisha Jordan to serve on the Education/Workforce Transition Advisory Committee PHILADELPHIA – Keisha Jordan, President and CEO of Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) has been invited to join the Education/Workforce Transition Advisory Committee for Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Austin Davis. The committee is tasked with advising the incoming Administration on critical education issues…

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News and Notes

A Historic First: Both Parties Agree that Parental Choice in Education is Fundamental Pivotal Moment for Parental Choice in Education in Pennsylvania

Nov 1, 2022

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro’s recently announced support for parental choice in education, together with Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano’s previously announced support of education funding following the child, is a historic first for Pennsylvania. Just this month, Shapiro told a gathering of supporters that, if elected, he would support the Lifeline Scholarships program pending…

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Breaking Barriers

K-8TH GRADE SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND PHILADELPHIA FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

Sep 28, 2022

For the first time, the scholarships will support every student through 8th grade Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) opened its 2023 – 2024 application season with several major changes that will benefit Philadelphia families. New this year, the program includes a minimum scholarship award which will increase the dollar amount provided to most families, updated…

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News and Notes

A nonprofit must have community seats on its board. Here’s how

Sep 8, 2022

If you’d like to add community members to your board, here’s a playbook from one nonprofit that just did it. Here’s a radical idea for nonprofit leaders that shouldn’t be so radical: Elect members of the community you serve to your Board of Directors. For all the expertise we expect out of nonprofit boards, like…

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