Category: The CSF Family
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CSF Parent Survey: Families share their hopes and concerns
When CSF surveyed its NYC families from May to July this year, we found the vast majority of parents desperately want their children to return to their schools in a few weeks so they can learn in the nurturing environments that have become like second homes to them. CSF participating schools report they are eagerly…
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Scholarship alumna comes full circle
By Nicole Serrato Last month I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film, and Minor in Journalism. Shortly after my graduation, I accepted a full-time position at The Children’s Scholarship Fund (CSF). I’ve been working for CSF part-time as a development and communication assistant while pursuing my degree for the last two years.…
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Season forged of sorrow and faith: A school’s experience navigating Covid-19
Note: This article about CSF participating school Our Lady of Lourdes in Harlem was written by CSF Alumna Nicole Serrato and published in the Manhattan Times on July 9, 2020. By Nicole Serrato Suzanne Kaszynski was back at school earlier this month. Sporting a face mask, the principal of Our Lady of Lourdes School in…
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Chealsy, Gisselle, and Vianca: CSF Alumni (and Best Friends) are College Bound
Chealsy, Gisselle, and Vianca grew up within blocks of one another in Washington Heights. While attending Incarnation School, they realized they were all CSF Scholars and have been best friends ever since. Now seniors at St. Jean Baptiste High School, the girls credit the foundation they got at Incarnation with preparing them well for high…
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Kindergarten Graduate Elaine: Doing the Essential Work of Learning
Last September when Elaine started Kindergarten, her mom, also called Elaine, sent us photos of her daughter beaming on the first day of school, writing, “Elaine is new to the CSF family. Her scholarship allowed our homeless situation to not impede her getting a quality education. She is excited to ride the school bus, make…
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CSF Scholar Brandon: Looking Forward to High School and Hoops
Brandon Yrrizarry is a popular eighth-grader at Manhattan Christian Academy (MCA). He’s regularly on the honor roll, has sold his paintings at MCA’s annual art sale, and serves as captain of the basketball team. He even coaches younger children at his church. School wasn’t always such a positive experience for Brandon though. He entered MCA…
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Offering hope to families hurt by the pandemic
By CSF President Darla M. Romfo Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, CSF has already raised and disbursed more than $1.1 million over the past month through our Stay in School Fund. This one-time emergency relief provides hope to more than 1,400 of the neediest CSF Scholars and their families impacted by the Covid-19…
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In Their Own Words: Teaching Triplets at Home
By CSF Dad Sunny Kam Sunny Kam and his wife, Marjorie Albay, are the parents of triplets Azalea, Isla, and Grayson, who began Kindergarten as CSF Scholars this past fall. When the Covid-19 outbreak led schools to close their doors and move online last month, like so many parents nationwide, Sunny and Marjorie dove right…
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CSF Alumna profiled on Walton Family Foundation’s blog
We are proud to share that CSF Alumna Nicole Serrato is the subject of a profile on the Walton Family Foundation’s blog. Nicole remembers moving to a private school starting in seventh grade and being stunned to learn about her scholarship. “I’ll never forget the day my dad explained to me that two men who I…
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CSF’s Covid-19 Stay in School Fund
We hope everyone reading this is staying safe and healthy during these challenging times. Over the past few days, we have been reaching out to our CSF families and partner schools, not only to assure them of our continued commitment, but also to see if there are any immediate needs we can help them with. …
