our story

 
 

 

Now in our 18th year of funding, Children can shape the future focuses our efforts on supporting innovative education in both camden and philadelphia.

Our philanthropic model is built upon transparency and simplicity. CCSF's attitude and process are focused on moving against the grain and traditional values in the greater philanthropic community.

We passionately believe that there are brilliant educators in Camden and Philadelphia and our goal is to simply help make those individuals' dreams a reality. We aim to circumnavigate the messy, complicated, and often unapproachable world of the traditional non-profit.

In response to the impact COVID-19 has had on the educational system, CCSF has temporarily shifted it’s giving strategy to address our interest in supporting teacher re-engagement.