CSFP holds an early surprise celebration followed by Lottery Day, notifying thousands of Philadelphia families of their children’s scholarships
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP), Pennsylvania’s largest and most diverse Pre-K-8th grade scholarship program, held its annual Family Surprise Day to surprise11 families with the news that their children have been selected to receive Pre-K-8th scholarships. The event was held on December 8th, prior to Lottery Day on December 12th. This year’s Family Surprise was held at the Independence Blue Cross River Rink Winterfest.
Families were invited to join CSFP representatives for holiday fun at the River Rink, and, upon arrival, were surprised with the news that their children are among those who will be receiving scholarships next year. In addition to the exciting news, the group enjoyed an afternoon of ice skating, food, fun, games, and more.
“Our Family Surprise and Lottery Day marks the beginning of a new journey for every family. At CSFP, we’re dedicated to empowering parents with the resources and support they need to choose the best educational path for their child. By providing scholarships, we’re opening doors to quality, safe education and brighter futures for Philadelphia kids,” said Keisha Jordan, President and CEO of Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia. “A huge thank you to the Independence Blue Cross River Rink for hosting us and to our amazing sponsors and volunteers who helped make both days so special!”
The celebrations continued during Lottery Day on December 12th, as dozens of CSFP staff, parent ambassadors, volunteers, and sponsors called families to ring in the good news for thousands more scholarship recipients. This year’s sponsors included Janney Montgomery Scott (host sponsor), Radian (presenting sponsor), DJS Associates, Stradley Ronon, the Commonwealth Foundation, Bentley Systems, and AmeriHealth Caritas.
“We’re proud to support CSFP and the work they do to positively impact children and families across our community,” said Karen Shakoske, Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Janney Montgomery Scott. “Every family should be able to send their child to a school that best suits their need, without causing financial stress.”
“As one of CSFP’s long-term partners, Radian was honored to be a presenting sponsor of this year’s Lottery Day,” said Rashi Iyer, SVP, Corporate Communications, Radian. “We recognize that education is a crucial steppingstone towards families becoming homeowners, and we are proud to support organizations like CSFP that lay the groundwork for individuals to grow and thrive.”
Each year, thousands of families apply for CSFP scholarships, and new scholarship recipients are chosen through a random lottery process. These need-based partial scholarships, which range between $1,250 – $3,350, can be used at more than 150 private and parochial schools throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. All participating CSFP scholars will continue receiving support through 8th grade.
Families still interested in applying for a scholarship should do so by March 1, 2025, to be entered into the 2025-2026 lottery. The remaining scholarship recipients will be notified in March 2025. Families can apply at www.csfphiladelphia.org/apply.
To view photos from the event, visit this link: https://www.ampstudiospa.com/p954697827
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About Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia
Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) changes lives by providing scholarship funding for Philadelphia families to choose a tuition-based school that meets their student’s educational needs. It is the largest and most diverse provider of Pre-K-8th scholarship support in Pennsylvania, focusing on the highest-need students in the lowest-achieving schools in the city. During the 2023-24 school year, CSFP awarded more than 6,500 scholarships for K-8th grade students enrolled at more than 150 area tuition-based schools. CSFP scholarships are all need-based and awarded by random lottery. To learn more and support our efforts, please visit www.csfphiladelphia.org.
About Janney Montgomery Scott
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a leading wealth management and investment banking firm dedicated to putting client needs first. We are committed to providing individuals, families, businesses, and institutions with tailored financial advice to help pursue their personal or business goals. You’ll find the size of our firm and the experience of our professionals make us approachable, accessible, and accountable. With a commitment to meeting client needs and a culture of service and collaboration, we consistently strive to deliver on our mission of offering the highest standard of success in financial relationships. Janney is a member of the New York Stock Exchange, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. www.janney.com/
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