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In the U.S., approximately 1 in 5 children under the age of 18 live in poverty, shouldering more than they should have to. Communities In Schools works directly inside schools, building relationships that empower students to succeed inside and outside the classroom.

Monica

Student in Delaware

Motivated and outgoing, Monica is looking forward to a positive future and ways to give back to her community.

99%of our students stayed in school

88%of our students met or made progress toward their academic improvement goals

93%of our seniors graduated or received a GED

Latest News

Shaquille O’Neal Joins Communities In Schools National Board of Directors

Communities In Schools (CIS), the national organization dedicated to empowering at-risk students to stay in school and on a path to a brighter future, is delighted to welcome NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal as the newest member of its national board of directors

Latest Press Release

Communities In Schools Announces the All In Relief Fund to Support Affiliates Impacted by Hurricane Florence

Communities In Schools announced the creation of the All In Relief Fund to support CIS affiliates who have suffered losses as a result of Hurricane Florence.

From the Blog

Post-Florence, Four Communities In Schools of North Carolina Affiliates Reckon with Hundreds of Homeless Students, Destroyed Schools, Extensive Personal Loss

Fred Rogers said, “look for the helpers.” CIS of North Carolina affiliates are used to being the helpers, but today, the helpers need help. Many of the student support specialists are facing their own traumatic circumstances while still pitching in with relief efforts for others. Please consider donating to the All In Relief Fund to help not only the helpers, but the students, families, and communities they serve every day.