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About CFY-Philadelphia



CFY selected Philadelphia as our second expansion city in 2006. Since then we have hired a full staff, developed an honorary board, and built strong relationships with relevant Philadelphia organizations, including the School District of Philadelphia.

In June 2006, CFY launched its Take IT Home program in Philadelphia, serving more than 200 families from one school in the Southwest of the city. This year (2008-2009), CFY-Philadelphia's goal is to serve 400 families from four Philadelphia schools.

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CFY-Philadelphia Director



Medina Rashid

was promoted to director of CFY-Philadelphia in spring 2008. In this capacity she is focused on resource development, school relations, government outreach, expanding visibility, and enhancing community involvement. Prior to assuming full oversight of the office, Medina held the title of program director of CFY-Philadelphia. Before joining CFY, Medina was the assistant principal of an elementary school in Villanova, PA, where she designed and led an Enrichment Program for high-ability and gifted students. She is an experienced educator with a successful track record in program development and management. Medina earned her bachelor of science in Electrical Engineering from Howard University.
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Honorary Board

    George R. Burrell, Esq.


    Executive Vice President and General Counsel
    PRWT Services

    Hon. Nelson A. Diaz


    General Counsel
    Cozen O'Connor

    Hon. Dwight Evans


    Pennsylvania State Representative

    Greg Goldman


    Chief Executive Officer
    Wireless Philadelphia

    Stephen M. Goodman


    Partner
    Morgan Lewis

    Ernest E. Jones, Esq.


    President
    Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation

    Wayne D. Kimmel


    Managing Partner
    ETF Venture Funds

    Diane Melley


    Director
    IBM Corporate Community Relations

    Wendy Palmer


    The Palmer Group

    Maria Pajil-Battle


    Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Marketing
    Keystone Mercy Health Plan

    Laura Wintroub


    Former Deputy Director
    Empowerment Group
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Major Supporters & Computer Donors

    Foundations


    Allen Hilles Fund
    MANNA
    The Seybert Institution

    Corporations


    Barroway Topaz Kessler Meltzer & Check, LLP
    CSL Behring
    IKEA North American Services
    Keystone Mercy Health Plan
    Merck & Co., Inc.
    SAP
    Susquehanna International Group
    University of Phoenix

    Government


    Philadelphia Appropriations Committee
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News & Events


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Philadelphia Take IT Home Schools


(* current partner schools 2008-2009)
    AMY at James Martin
    Roberto Clemente Middle School*
    Henry R. Edmunds School
    Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
    Harding Middle School*
    John Paul Jones Middle School*
    John Kinsey School
    Maritime Academy Charter School
    Pastorius Elementary School
    Penn Treaty Middle School*
    George W. Pepper Middle School
    Tilden Middle School
    Universal Institute Charter School
    General Louis Wagner Middle School

Each spring, CFY selects new Take IT Home schools to be served the following academic year. If you would like to request an application for the '09-'10 school year please send your school name, address and the principal’s email address to CFY-PHL@cfy.org. We will contact you regarding your application in the spring of 2009.



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Volunteer in Philadelphia



You can help improve the learning environment of low-income children by volunteering with CFY-Philadelphia. If you live in or around Philadelphia, you can volunteer to help train families at CFY Family Learning Workshops.

To volunteer please contact us at volunteer-PHL@cfy.org. We will then ask you for additional information, such as the dates you are interested in volunteering. To volunteer you must be 18 years of age or older.

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Contact CFY-Philadelphia


    Computers for Youth-Philadelphia
    7715 Crittenden Street, Suite 311
    Philadelphia, PA 19118
    tel: 267-231-5564
    fax: 215-542-1115
    email:CFY-PHL@cfy.org
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