Earlier this month, FXI, a leading provider of comfort solutions headquartered in Radnor, PA, partnered with Odyssey Teams, a corporate team building group, to organize the team building event tethered to its senior leadership team’s annual development meeting. FXI’s Senior Leadership Team commits one day during this meeting to community service. Their aim is to support a local organization in a truly meaningful way. This year, that organization was us. And we are in total awe of what happened. Here's the story of how this wonderful organization raised over $700,000 in funds, goods, materials and experiences. 👇
Independence Mission Schools
Education Administration Programs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1,695 followers
Providing transformative Catholic education to children of all faiths in low-income neighborhoods across Philadelphia.
About us
Each day we open our doors to nearly 4,000 students, many carrying with them the challenges of life below the poverty line — food insecurity, home insecurity, violence and fundamental learning deficits. Our mission is to provide them the academic foundation they need while instilling in them love, respect and a sense of self-worth. We are a new non-profit 501(c)3 born out of the recognition that urban Catholic schools are crucial civic assets. Just four years ago, these schools were struggling and many were slated for closure. Today, our network of 14 independent schools are vibrant, growing, and successful with four straight years of enrollment growth, steadily improving financials and stronger student outcomes. The dynamic model supporting the operation of Independence Mission Schools is a critical factor in our organization’s overall success. At the core of our innovative system is a modern operating structure that puts each school at the center of decision-making so they can best serve their unique student communities. Over 80% are non-Catholic, 74% are African-American, 10% are Latino, 13% are Asian or Biracial and 3% are Caucasian. Our drive for high-quality academics is intrinsically linked with our strong Catholic identity. Catholic schools have always known it is about more than what you learn in the classroom, it is about who you become. Building on this legacy, the focus of personal responsibility and development is central to our approach and vital to our students’ success. We employ over 300 mission-driven teachers who have a passion for urban education and the belief that their presence in the classroom doesn't only help a child learn, but can help an entire community move out of poverty.
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External link for Independence Mission Schools
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- Urban Catholic Education, Elementary Education, catholic education, Middle School Education, Urban Education, Education, Teaching, Coaching, and Title I Education
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1012 W Thompson St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122, US
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640 Freedom Business Center Dr.
Suite 115
King of Prussia, PA 19406, US
Employees at Independence Mission Schools
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Madeline F. Christenson, MA
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Ernst Heldring
School Board Chair at St. Martin de Porres Catholic School
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Jose "Gonzo" Gonzalez
Father, Advocate, Connector, Entrepreneur
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Dr. James C Garvey
Advancement leader with over 30 years experience in providing strategic direction and generating needed financial resources for educational…
Updates
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🗓 🚨🗓 🚨🗓 🚨 All IMS schools are now accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year! Get to know our 14 fantastic schools! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eGXUyv8N Please spread the word, reshare or forward to a friend! You never know whose life you might change!
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Our three high school fairs kick off tomorrow night! First up: The South Fair at St. Barnabas Catholic School. All 5th-8th grade students and families are welcome - including non-IMS families! Help us spread the word so families throughout the Philadelphia area can meet some of the top high schools in the region! Full details below! 👇 #education #philadelphia #philadelphiaeducation
Announcing the 2024 IMS High School Readiness Fairs!
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We are thrilled to share that the IMS Class of 2024 has received more than $4.8 million in scholarship offers to attend some of the region’s top high schools!
IMS Students Receive More Than $4.8M in Scholarships Offers, Accepted to Region’s Top High Schools
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IMS School Snapshot: Please join us in bidding farewell to four outstanding staff members: Sue Edelman, MS Math Teacher, St. Martin de Porres (top left), Celeste Cline, Pre-K Teacher, St. Helena-Incarnation (top right), Jane Ries-Jacoby, First Grade Teacher, Holy Cross (bottom left), and Tina Van Thuyne, Secretary, Holy Cross (bottom right). Collectively, they have dedicated over 90 years of service to the IMS network (and have taught students for over 120 years). Our schools have been blessed to have felt their impact and we wish them all the best in the next steps of their journey! #Philadelphia #Education #CatholicSchool #CatholicEducation
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Hey 7th grade families! We hope to see you TOMORROW... Join Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia and Jose Gonzalez, Director of High School Readiness at Independence Mission Schools (IMS) for an in-person workshop on High School Readiness 101 for 7th grade families! Please register at https://loom.ly/VmKQYtE #Philadelphia #MiddleSchool #HighSchoolReadiness
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IMS School Snapshot: Bishop Esmilla blessed the new “Blessed Carlo Acutis Chapel” at St. Veronica Catholic School during a Mass with the school community in celebration of Ascension Thursday! The new Chapel was made possible by the school’s families, who came together to raise the funds needed to build the new Chapel. Students, staff, families, central office staff, and other benefactors were in attendance. The day was filled with so much JOY! Watch the newsclip here: https://loom.ly/o0SfheM @catholicphilly @stveronicaphila @archphilly @abc6news #philadelphia
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Teacher Appreciation Week begins today! We are so grateful to be blessed with such incredibly dedicated and hard-working teachers. Across our 14 schools, they work tirelessly to nurture strong minds and loving hearts. Because of our teachers, our students reach high expectations while knowing they are loved and cared for. We can't thank them enough! #teacherappreciationweek2024
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IMS School Snapshot: St. Veronica Catholic School, along with the Modern Catholic Pilgrim organization, engaged in a prayerful pilgrimage throughout the city today! They began at Sacred Heart Church and ended at the Cathedral for Mass, stopping at various historic religious sites along the way, including St. Joe’s church. #Philadelphia #CatholicSchool
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Join Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia and Jose Gonzalez, Director of High School Readiness at Independence Mission Schools (IMS) for an upcoming in-person workshop on High School Readiness 101 for 7th grade families! Please register by May 1st at https://loom.ly/VmKQYtE #Philadelphia #MiddleSchool #HighSchoolReadiness
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