In Events, General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 10/20/2023 - 11:02 AM
The “tiger spirit” at Jerry Thomas Elementary School is evident before you even reach the sidewalk! The concrete under the covered walkway begins with a tiger face, encircled by the name of the school (in school colors, of course!) connected to a 30-foot serpentine tail, drawing closer to the building to where the entire walkway […]
In Chapter News, Events, General, Newsletter on 10/13/2023 - 12:06 PM
On Sunday, September 10, CSF Pittsburgh Chapter President Fran Donahue, and her husband Tom, hosted the 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefitting Carson Scholars from Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas at Laurel Valley Golf Club. The Club is located in Ligonier, PA and is nestled amidst the picturesque Laurel Highlands. It offers a world-class golfing […]
In Events on 10/27/2022 - 1:29 PM
On October 24, 2022, the Carson Scholars Fund (CSF) hosted its first Maryland Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Cattail Creek Country Club in Glenwood, MD. CSF Co-founder Candy Carson greeted the 85 golfers who participated in the tournament to support our programs. It was a misty but beautiful fall day on the course. A highlight of […]
In Events, General, Scholars on 11/22/2021 - 9:38 AM
Carson Scholars Fund Holds 25th Anniversary Virtual Scholar Awards Ceremony On October 25, 2021, scholars, families, educators and supporters of the Carson Scholars Fund (CSF) gathered in their homes to watch the 2021 Virtual Scholar Awards Ceremony. During the event, we honored the 2021 new and recognized Carson Scholars and celebrated 25 years of the […]
In Events on 01/27/2020 - 8:37 AM
The Carson Scholars Fund hosted an Evening of Inspiration on January 20, 2020, at 18th & 21st in Columbia, Maryland, an establishment inspired by a Prohibition era supper club. Our hosts for the evening were proprietors Steve and Patti Wecker. The fundraiser coincided with MLK Day and A Day of Service. We had a packed […]
In Events on 12/12/2019 - 11:44 AM
On Friday, December 6, the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Carson Scholars Fund hosted a holiday celebration at the Pittsburgh Field Club to benefit the Carson Scholars Fund. The evening opened with an elegant cocktail hour during which guests were entertained by musicians Regina Givi and Dan Hanczar, and pool trick shot artist, Tim Chin. Guests […]
In Events on 09/03/2019 - 10:38 AM
In preparation for the holiday season, there are two days for super deals: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But on #GivingTuesday, we have a chance to become superheroes by supporting our MARVELOUS Carson Scholars! Why is this so important? #GivingTuesday is a powerful global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses […]
In Events on 08/16/2019 - 10:41 AM
The Carson Scholars Fund held its Second Annual Summer Fundraiser on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in the Historic Savage Mill Great Room. Our hosts this year were Tudy and Steve Adler, Merlynn and Ben Carson, Jr., and Leslie and Kevin Hollins. DJ Tee supplied upbeat music, and food was provided by five local vendors. This […]
In Events on 10/22/2015 - 2:59 PM
Update: Thanks to the generosity of Independent Container Line, CSF will be receiving another $5,000. The grand total is now $160,000.00! The beautiful Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge was the backdrop for the Fifth Annual Domtar Vendor Partnership Meeting and Charity Golf Event. The event commenced Monday, October 19, 2015 with a reception and dinner with the Domtar […]