School choice advocates gathered this week at the Democratic National Convention to discuss the importance of choice for low-income children. “Let’s face it: Choice actually exists in America. … It exists for families who can afford to live anywhere,” he said. At another point, he added: “There’s no reason, none, every child should not have access to a quality education.” said Jalen Rose, former NBA star and current ESPN Analyst.

Partner Jerry Lehocky, of Pon Lehocky Stern Giordano,  introduces the Parent Ambassador Program at the Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia meeting on July 26th. This new initiative plants to  drive greater parental participation and further the reach of CSFP’s vision.

CSFP is proud of our alumni. They go on to graduate high school at a 96% rate, attend college, and contribute to their communities. One such example is Raushaun Williams, who addressed a crowd of Pennsylvania lawmakers during a Democratic National Convention event hosted by CSFP partner, the American Federation for Children. Raushaun attended Our…

Earlier this month, Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a state budget that increases support for education. The new state budget includes an additional $25 million in tax credits through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. The EITC program is broadly supported and the increase was overwhelmingly passed both legislative houses. Since the inception of the PA…

“…too often we turn our backs and become immune to what it really means to families that don’t have the economic means to do anything differently than send their kids to a failed neighborhood school.” Read the interview between Evan Grossman, Philadelphia-based education reporter for Watchdog.org, and Ina Lipman, Executive Director of CSFP, as they discuss the impact and program of Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia.

On June 23rd, CSFP celebrated the successful conclusion of their $50million Campaign for 10,000 Children by awarding 2,000 new scholarships to low-income K-8th grade students in Philadelphia. Joining CSFP at the Kimmel Center were more than 1,500 CSFP families, supporters, volunteers, and friends including special guests Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell and CEO of Wawa, Chris Gheysens. Santiago Vallejo, CSFP alumnus, spoke of his experience as a CSFP scholarship winner.

Watch coverage from CSFP’s Annual Student Awards Ceremony as they mark the successful conclusion of their Campaign for 10,000 Children with the newest 2,000 scholarship award winners.

Watch as CSFP awards 2,000 Philadelphia students with scholarships to attend a tuition-based school. CSFP’s Student Awards Ceremony at the Kimmel Center on June 23rd, marked the successful conclusion to CSFP’s $50million Campaign for 10,000 Children.

In a heartwarming ceremony on June 23, Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) welcomed the 2,000 newest scholarship recipients to our program, and celebrated the accomplishments of our current and former students. Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, CEO of Wawa Chris Gheysens, and many of CSFP’s committed donors, joined students onstage to share in the excitement….

Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia staff get a nice break to play with puppies from Uber and the PSPCA!