In Chapter News, Events, General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 01/17/2024 - 2:14 PM
Burnet Elementary Cheers filled the balmy autumn air as one approached Burnet Elementary around 8:30 a.m. in Midland, TX! Burnet Elementary was the chosen host school for the celebration of the opening of five Ben Carson/ THINK BIG Reading Rooms in that city! The festivities began outside, with guest student participants from two local high […]
In General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms, Scholarships on 01/17/2024 - 1:58 PM
Giving Tuesday Success: CSF raises over $41,000 for Youth Education On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, the CSF enthusiastically participated in #GivingTuesday, a Global Day of Giving. Committed to fostering a spirit of generosity and philanthropy, Giving Tuesday has evolved into a worldwide movement, inspiring individuals to give back to their communities and champion causes close […]
In General, Newsletter on 01/17/2024 - 1:45 PM
Jen is delighted to rejoin the Carson Scholars Fund (CSF) team as its new executive assistant, previously having served as scholarship and communications coordinator. Jen believes the positive impact the CSF has made on children’s lives across the United States is truly outstanding and looks forward to witnessing future accomplishments. She is inspired by our […]
In General, Newsletter, Scholars on 01/17/2024 - 1:42 PM
In 2016, marking the start of our 20th anniversary season, the Carson Scholars Fund introduced the inaugural Carson Scholars Hall of Fame, a tribute to individuals whose lives and careers are an integral part of the Fund’s history. Over the next four years, we continued to induct remarkable new members into the Hall of Fame. We […]
In General, Newsletter on 01/17/2024 - 1:38 PM
2023 Was One For The Books In 2023, the Ben Carson Reading Project exceeded over $4 million in investments, dedicated to creating literacy-enriched environments for children to develop their reading skills. Last year alone, CSF opened 17 reading rooms, bringing the total Ben Carson/Think Big Reading Rooms to 280, serving students in 23 states and […]
In Events, General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 11/16/2023 - 9:18 AM
This year’s featured book, Dear Librarian, was a hit for the Carson Scholars Fund’s 18th Annual National Day of Reading. Dear Librarian, an autobiography by Lydia M. Sigwarth, is a heartwarming retelling of a life-changing period in the author’s childhood. In the story, young Lydia and her family had to relocate and live temporarily with […]
In General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 11/14/2023 - 2:48 PM
Amani is the new reading room coordinator at the Carson Scholars Fund and is excited to help children discover a love for reading. She is dedicated to bringing new ideas and creativity to the Ben Carson Reading Project and diligently working to establish more reading rooms across the country. Our newest member has previous experience […]
In General on 10/27/2023 - 4:03 PM
Phyllis and Louis Friedmans’ unwavering generosity and support of the Carson Scholars Fund has spanned over three decades. Both have provided leadership as board members and for a year Phyllis served as the CSF’s executive director. Early in Phyllis’ career, she was an educator. As a teacher, she had a student who would stay after […]
In General, Newsletter, Scholars on 10/20/2023 - 1:45 PM
Calling All Alumni, Donors & Friends Of The CSF! We are excited to extend an invitation to apply to the CSF Associate Leadership Council (ALC). The ALC bolsters the CSF’s mission through generating new ideas, planning events, assisting with fundraising, and creating meaningful partnerships with alumni and donors. We’ve hosted events including a virtual networking meet-up […]
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 General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms, Scholarships on 10/20/2023 - 10:15 AM
The Carson Scholars Fund has a significant need for volunteers during the scholarship and awards banquet seasons. Between the months of January and May, we have a variety of projects that we would not be able to successfully work through without the help of our outstanding volunteers. YOU play a vital role in fulfilling our […]
In General, Newsletter on 10/19/2023 - 3:19 PM
To all of you who support the Carson Scholars Fund (CSF) year-round, whether as a donor, an educator, a volunteer or as an ambassador, we share a sincere thank you! Your generosity makes a difference in the lives of so many. The end of the calendar year is when most nonprofit organizations receive approximately 30% […]