Stories, News & Events

Leaving Sudan for A Better Life: Taban’s Story

Taban Manyok, an 8^th grader and Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) Scholar at St. Pius V School in Lynn has been attending Catholic school since 4^th grade.  Prior to that, Taban was at a local public school and faced many challenges that impacted his ability to learn. Taban’s mother, a refugee from Sudan, was fortunate enough to find an advocate through South Sudanese Enrichment for Families (SSEF) when she was struggling to make ends meet in a new country. Through the help of SSEF, Taban, his mother, older sister, and one-year-old brother have been able to successfully adjust to a new life in America, one with greater opportunities and hope for the future.

2019 Annual Report

Newsletter Fall 2019

In this edition, read about:

PwC’s ReImagine Grant
CSF Scholar Alumni on the Rise: Juan Gallego
A letter from the parent of a CSF Scholar Recipient

CSF Stellar Student: Julie

Julie is a senior CSF Scholar from Cardinal Spellman High School. A former student of Trinity Catholic Academy, Julie will be graduating from Cardinal Spellman this spring as the class of 2019’s Valedictorian. In the fall, Julie will be attending Boston College to study Biochemistry. CSF is so proud to support incredible students like Julie, who inspire us every day!

CSF Stellar Student: Mando Binet

Josearmando (Mando) Binet is a senior at Central Catholic High School and a CSF Scholar. On top of serving his school community as the CCHS student body president, Mando won the D2 Massachusetts State Wrestling Championship for his weight class last week.

CSF Stellar Student: Shadi Lopez

Shadi Lopez is a senior CSF Scholar at Saint Joseph Prep in Brighton. On February 8th, Shadi addressed the crowd at the CSF Celebration of Excellence to share her story, her successes and to thank the donors who helped her along the way.

CSF Stellar Student: Kayleigh

Kayleigh is a CSF supported student from East Boston Central Catholic School (EBCCS). When EBCCS principal Bobby Casaletto asked his teachers “who comes to mind when you think of a ‘Stellar Student’?” Kayleigh’s name came up every time. From fundraising for in-need families, to teaching dance lessons to younger students in her free time, Kayleigh is an example and leader for all of her peers of how to give back and do the best for your community.

30th Annual ICSF Gala

In light of the Covid-19 Crisis, ICSF’s 30th Annual Gala was held virtually on April 2, 2020. Over 460 people attended the live event and even more tuned in on MeTV and on WCVB.com.

Past Events

Newsletter Winter 2019

In this edition, read about:

• Guaranteeing Opportunities Program (GO)
• Cardinal Spellman going above and beyond
• Upcoming events