As we settle into the very warm, sunny days of summer, CSFB is already thinking ahead to the 2026-27 school year. But not before we take a moment to reflect on the incredible generosity and kindness of our community. Over the last few weeks, you showed up for our inspiring scholars and their families in a major way during our Build a Better Baltimore End-of-Financial-Year campaign.
Because of your incredible support, we are thrilled and humbled to announce that we exceeded our $10,000 goal, raising $12,555!
What does that number actually mean? It means that together, we funded five full scholarships for the upcoming school year. That is five young children who will be heading back to the classroom this fall with the support they need to attend a school that best suits their individual academic and social needs. With your ongoing support, we can continue to help 275 deserving scholars access the education that can transform their futures.
Numbers are great, but the real impact of your giving is best heard directly from the families whose lives you are changing. When you invest in a CSFB scholar, you are doing so much more than providing tuition assistance—you are investing in their potential and sending a powerful message that their community believes in them.
Just take a look at what your generous support means to parents like Danielle:
“Thank you so much for choosing Charley for this amazing opportunity. As a single mother, there have been many sacrifices made to make sure that I can provide my daughter with the best education possible so she can strive to be better than me! This contribution will not be taken for granted. She will continue to work hard and do her very best and I will continue to show up for her in every way possible to make sure she creates the future that she sees for herself.”
As only a proud parent can, Dayana perfectly captured how your generosity translates into hope and opportunity for her daughter:
“This scholarship means more than financial support—it represents a belief in Jayla’s potential, her growth, and her future. Your investment in her education provides her with access to opportunities that will help shape her academic success and personal development. We deeply appreciate your commitment to helping Baltimore families pursue quality educational options.”
To everyone who donated, shared our campaign, and believed in our mission of providing partial scholarships so that low-income students in Baltimore City can attend the K-8th grade school of their choice, Thank You!
As Toni K., another grateful parent of a CSFB scholar, recently told us:
“Your investment truly makes a lasting difference. We sincerely thank you for believing in these students’ futures.”
Because of your generosity, we are starting the 2025-26 school year with a strong foundation that we can build upon to continue supporting our future scholars.
As always, we invite you to share our mission, stay connected with us throughout the year, and receive updates on the impact of your gifts in our monthly Children’s Scholarship Fund Baltimore newsletter and on our social media pages. Together, we can continue building a brighter future for Baltimore students.
With deep gratitude,
– Erica Jensen
Executive Director
Children’s Scholarship Fund Baltimore