This month we launch our fiscal-year-end fundraising campaign: BUILD the Blueprint for a Better Baltimore. It’s a message that is simple, urgent, and deeply deliberate. Behind every great city reshaping its future is the promise of the children who will one day lead it. Take a moment to read the transformational testimonials from scholars and families, share our message with your friends and colleagues, and consider making an end-of-fiscal-year gift. Together, we can BUILD the Blueprint for a Better Baltimore.
Choosing a New School for Your Child? Bring These Questions on Your K–8 Tour
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Spring is a reminder that the school year is moving fast—and many families are starting to think about school options for next year or beyond. If you’re touring K–8 schools, this post shares a focused set of questions to help you understand academic support, school culture, enrichment, and the true cost of attendance. You can also download our one-page printable checklist to bring on tours and compare notes afterward.
Celebrating Library Lovers Month in Baltimore
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February is Library Lovers Month, a wonderful opportunity to recognize the important role our libraries play in strengthening families and expanding access to learning throughout Baltimore. Learn about services and resources available through the library systems in the Baltimore County Public Library and the Enoch Pratt Free Library.
Opportunities To Serve In Baltimore
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We’re honoring Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy by promoting opportunities to serve in Baltimore City all year long. Read the January 2026 blog post to learn about volunteer opportunities in your community.
How to Give Back in Baltimore This Holiday Season
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If you’re looking to give back to your community this giving season there are so many wonderful opportunities to do so! Here is a list of a few Baltimore organizations that could always use a little extra support during the holidays.
Homework: The Teacher’s Way of Finding Out How Smart the Parents Are!
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This blog offers resources for families in Baltimore looking for homework help and tutoring services for K-12 students.
You Take the First Step: A Year of Gratitude & Impact
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Our FY24-25 “You Fund the First Step” fundraising campaign was a success thanks to our donors! We’re expressing our gratitude. Thank you!
You Fund the First Step. They’ll Take the Next.
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A donation to CSFB today opens doors of opportunity for tomorrow’s scholars. Help us meet our “You Fund the First Step” June campaign goal! If we raise $10,000 we can send four scholars to the school of their choice this fall.
The Power of Partnerships: Transforming Lives Through Education
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In March 2025, CSF Baltimore Executive Director, Erica Jensen, attended the Children’s Scholarship Fund Partner Summit in New York City where she joined other CSF organizations and their supporters in an effort to learn more about how to best serve our scholars and their families in their pursuit for a great education!
The Educational Choice for Children Act and CSFB: What to Know
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At Children’s Scholarship Fund Baltimore, our scholars and their families are at the heart of everything we do. We’ve heard your questions and concerns about new legislation impacting education, like the Educational Choice for Children Act. No matter what changes come at the national level, our mission stays the same: to empower and support our low-income scholars every step of the way. Your future is our priority, and we’re here for you!