^{October 22, 2019 (Lawrence, MA) – Notre Dame Christo Rey High School is pleased to announce their status as a Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) Sponsored School for the 2019-20 school year. The CSF Sponsored Schools are a select group of Catholic elementary and high schools in the Archdiocese of Boston expanding access to high-quality Catholic education through CSF’s Inner-City Scholarship Fund (ICSF).} 

^{ICSF is the signature program of the CSF. This year, ICSF will provide $11 million in scholarship support to over 4,000 students in the Archdiocese of Boston.  ICSF has been dedicated to providing exceptional, values-based education for low-income families for three decades.} 

^{“The students supported through the ICSF are the future leaders of our society and we are thrilled to be able to invest in them through a Catholic education,” said Mike Reardon, Executive Director of CSF.}

^{About Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School:}

^{In the tradition of the Sisters of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School, located in the heart of Lawrence, MA, provides a Catholic, affordable, culturally sensitive, college preparatory education enhanced by professional work experience for young men and women from families with limited income. www.ndcrhs.org  Thanks to the generosity of the CSF, many economically challenged students will have the opportunity to attend our school, and continue on to college.}

^{About Catholic Schools Foundation:}

^{CSF is the premier non-profit institution for granting aid to low-income students to attend Catholic elementary and high school in the Archdiocese of Boston. CSF’s tax exempt 501(c)(3) status is separate from the diocese, allowing companies and individuals who are unable to donate to religious organizations to support disadvantaged youth in the Archdiocese. Over the past three decades, CSF has distributed more than $100 million in scholarship aid to over 50,000 students in the Greater Boston community. With an astounding 100% high school graduation rate, its scholarships are changing lives. CSF has earned the highest possible rating (4-stars) through Charity Navigator based on its financial health, accountability and transparency for five consecutive years.}

^{About Cristo Rey Network:}

^{The Cristo Rey Network provides a quality, Catholic, college preparatory education to young people who live in urban communities with limited educational options. Member schools utilize a rigorous academic model, supported with effective instruction, to prepare students with a broad range of academic abilities for college. Cristo Rey Network schools employ an innovative Corporate Work Study Program that provides students with real world work experiences. Every student works five full days a month to fund the majority of his or her education, gain job experience, grow in self-confidence, and realize the relevance of his or her education. Students work at law firms, banks, hospitals, universities, and other professional Corporate Partners. www.cristoreynetwork.org}

^{For more information, contact:}

^{Rebecca Twitchell}

^{Director of Marketing and Communications}

^{Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School}

^201-334-7134

^{[email protected]}

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