AT&T

AT&T has supported Communities In Schools at the national, state and affiliate level, through Aspire, AT&T's signature education initiative. Nearly one-third of all public high school students, and almost one-half of minorities, fail to graduate with their class, said Laura Sanford, President of the AT&T Foundation. Communities In Schools was one of the first agencies to address this challenge with school-based, integrated student services and AT&T is proud to contribute to an organization that is achieving measurable and sustainable results.

Altria

Altria supports Communities In Schools at the national, state and affiliate level as part of its commitment to positive youth development.  Altria invests in leading youth-serving organizations to help provide youth with the positive support they need to make healthy choices and achieve their full potential in school, work and life.

Atlantic Philanthropies

The Atlantic Philanthropies are dedicated to bringing about lasting changes in the lives of people who are disadvantaged by their economic situation, race, nationality, gender, age, disabilities, immigration status, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religion.

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Bank of America supports Communities In Schools through its Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, a signature philanthropic program, which recognizes, nurtures, and rewards community-based organizations, local heroes and student leaders working to improve their communities. In order to address critical neighborhood needs, Bank of America works with local community leaders to identify economic and social priorities, and the visionaries working to sustain, strengthen and grow our communities.

Capital One

At Capital One, we aim to help make our communities dynamic places where families can live, work, grow and realize their dreams. Our approach involves making investments and bringing together resources to transform not only the physical environment, but also the economic opportunity available for residents and businesses alike. And, when our communities thrive, businesses within that community, including our own, can thrive.&

Costco

Costco has been a strong supporter of Communities In Schools at the national, state and local level, through donations of cash and products to support schools.

MetLife Foundation

MetLife Foundation has supported the establishment of the Robert H.B. Baldwin Fellows Program, a nonprofit leadership development initiative at Communities In Schools and has provided funding for the creation of an after-school program toolkit.

Pepsi

Communities In Schools received a variety of support through the PepsiCo Foundation. As PepsiCo's philanthropic anchor, PepsiCo Foundation is responsible for providing charitable contributions to eligible nonprofit organizations. The foundation is committed to developing sustainable partnerships and programs in underserved regions that provide opportunities for improved health, environment and education.

Procter & Gamble

P&G is committed to improving lives for children in need through its global cause - Live, Learn and Thrive. Every day P&G Live, Learn and Thrive® is helping children get off to a healthy start, receive access to education, and build skills for life.

"We are honored to partner with Communities In Schools and Costco on this important effort," said Brian Sasson, Global Manager for P&G's Social Investments. "Ensuring children and youth have access to education is a fundamental component of our Live, Learn and Thrive cause. Finding solutions to help keep students in school and learning drives not only their success, but that of our nation as well."
 

Robertson Foundation

Julian Robertson, former board member and now National Leadership Council member, was one of the earliest supporters of Communities In Schools. The Robertson Foundation has provided major support to grow and strengthen the entire Communities In Schools Network. "Early on, I also met a man named Bill Milliken, who in my opinion is the greatest venture capitalist in the good-works field. He was a refugee of the gang warfare which existed in Pittsburgh and New York and became an incredible leader with his Communities In Schools, which is now in 26 states and in 3,400 schools serving 1.4 million children annually." Julian Robertson, The Giving Pledge

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people -- especially those with the fewest resources -- have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life.

W.K.Kellogg Foundation

To ensure that all children get the development and education they need as a foundation for independence and success, the W.K.Kellogg Foundation seeks opportunities to invest in early child development (ages zero to eight), leading to reading proficiency by third grade, high school graduation, and pathways to meaningful employment.

Walmart Foundation

The Walmart Foundation strives to provide opportunities that improve the lives of individuals in our communities including our customers and associates. Through financial contributions, in-kind donations and volunteerism, the Walmart Foundation supports initiatives focused on enhancing opportunities in four main focus areas:  

• Education
• Workforce Development / Economic Opportunity
• Environmental Sustainability
• Health and Wellness