- Cresthaven Academy Charter School
- Cresthaven Academy Foundation
CRESTHAVEN ACADEMY FOUNDATION (CAF)
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Cresthaven Academy Foundation (CAF) is our 501(c)3 non-profit sister organization, which supports scholars and families through a number of initiatives. In addition to developing and funding Cresthaven's After School Program, CAF sponsors and organizes Cresthaven's Annual Holiday Gift Collection, coordinates food distribution events, and provides various other wraparound services and financial assistance to families on a case-by-case basis. Founded by Steve Colson in 2014, CAF was established to act as the vehicle that supports the mission of Cresthaven Academy Charter School and enhances the development and well-being of each student. Cresthaven Academy Foundation partners with our school, our parents, families, and community partners to ensure that scholars' needs are met outside the classroom, so that they can find success inside the classroom. Learn more about Cresthaven Academy Foundation's important work.
CAF LEADERSHIP
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Steven A. Colson
Cresthaven Academy Foundation Board Chairman, Executive Director, & Founder
Cresthaven Foundation Board Chairman, Executive Director
Steve Colson is a businessman, philanthropist, and Lead Founder of Cresthaven Academy Charter School and Cresthaven Academy Foundation. Steve has dedicated his life to empowering less fortunate individuals and families. His past work has included providing shelter for international and political refugees from Romania, Vietnam, Somalia, and other countries, teaching English to local Central American immigrants, deep involvement with the Rutgers Future Scholars Program, and personally sponsoring athletic scholarships for NJ inner city youth. Mr. Colson has dedicated both time and funds to education-related organizations and other charities. He served as a member of the Rutgers Future Scholars Development Committee, a board member of Arts Horizons and is a former board member of the UC TEAMS Charter School in Plainfield, New Jersey. He received the Rutgers University Human Dignity Award as well as awards from the Rutgers Graduate School of Education and Diversity Alliance for Science, Inc. Mr. Colson graduated from Clemson University with an honors B.S. in Accounting. Steve’s lifestyle of service to others has established him as a friend, mentor, brother, and father to countless individuals and families within Plainfield and beyond.