It's the gratitude that stands out! When Norma Guzman, Principal of Santa Teresita School was asked to sit down with us and speak on her transition from South central to the heart of East LA, she quickly said, “where and when?” Norma Guzman greeted us with a...
Give back through your holiday shopping! The holidays are coming, and though we are thankful for cooler temperatures and the energy around Halloween and Thanksgiving, we also know that many of us are starting early on the many Christmas gifts for our friends and family. If...
Sarah Camarena digging the Valiants in more ways than one! This first year CEF Alumnae, Sarah Camarena is settling into to her new school quite well. Attending and graduating as a Comet at Sacred Heart H.S. this past year, Sarah has continued her success on the...
Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles - CAMP CHLA Many students are eager to find out what they want to do when they grow up. Some actually already know their plans from a young age. One of our CEF students, Angelique Hale, class president at St. Mary’s...
On this day 55 years ago, Aug. 28th, 1968, Martin Luther King courageously spoke out and gave his famous ‘I have a dream” speech! In light of this, we took the time to speak with Sarai Martinez, one of our CEF 8th Grade graduates who...
An anonymous donor has agreed to match gifts from New and former donors who have not given in the past two years. Making a gift in support of CEF’s Tuition Awards Program (TAP) during this 2018 – 2019 school year, will help provide tuition assistance...