Discover how scholarship support from the Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) transformed the life of Jessina, a Cristo Rey Boston High School alumna. Through financial aid and Cristo Rey’s innovative Corporate Work Study Program, Jessina gained early professional experience, developed vital career confidence, and ultimately earned a full-tuition Posse Scholarship to Denison University. As a first-generation college graduate, she navigated higher education and now brings her story full circle as Cristo Rey’s Senior Relationship Manager. Today, Jessina mentors students, builds employer partnerships, and demonstrates the lasting ripple effect of donor investment. Read her full story to see how one scholarship opens doors, creates future community leaders, and inspires the next generation to achieve their dreams.

William, a former Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) scholarship recipient who now serves as a clinical research coordinator at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The text traces his journey from St. Catherine of Genoa School to UMass Lowell, where he overcame pandemic-related challenges to earn a degree in biology. Today, William leads pediatric cancer research studies and serves on the CSF Young Leaders Committee, demonstrating the long-term impact of donor support on leadership, resilience, and community service.

The Catholic Schools Foundation and Horizons for Homeless Children celebrate a 10-year partnership, delivering over $2M in scholarships to Boston students facing housing instability. Learn how this impactful program provides long-term educational stability, community belonging, and a bright future for local youth.

CSF is proudly celebrating its largest class of grade school graduates in history, with 389 scholars stepping into their next chapters. Reflecting extraordinary growth since FY20, nearly 70% of these graduates (261 students) will continue their education at Catholic high schools this fall. From prestigious GO and Peter Lynch Scholarships to top academic and leadership honors across partner schools, the Class of 2026 has demonstrated exceptional faith, character, and scholastic excellence. Read the full post to explore our community's incredible achievements and learn how you can support these scholars through the next four years of high school and empower the generations following in their footsteps.

CSF’s Young Leader Committee welcomed 87 guests to The Rooftop at the Envoy Hotel in Boston’s Seaport for the School’s Out Summer Celebration on June 24, 2026. The event brought together young professionals, CSF alumni, board members, volunteers, and supporters to celebrate the end of the school year, honor Kathryn Palermo as CSF’s Volunteer of the Year, and build momentum toward supporting 400 new students this fall. Guests enjoyed appetizers, raffle prizes, open bar, and the World Cup match between Scotland and Brazil, with special thanks to sponsors PwC and Dedham Savings.

Nearly a decade after serving as the 2016 Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) student speaker, alumna Jasselis Lopez returned to the CSF community to share a powerful truth: donor investments do not end at graduation.