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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

OPINION There aren’t enough mentors — so I became one myself

When I doubt myself, Ms. Barnes is always there to motivate me. She holds me to a high standard because she knows I am capable of doing anything and everything I put my mind to. This makes me want to work harder just to make her proud.

Latest Press Release

Communities In Schools Announces Challenge Schools Winners

Communities In Schools announced the CIS affiliates that will share $13 million in challenge school grant funding to support students in 23 communities across 11 states.

From the Blog

My #WhatWeAreMadeOf D.C. Experience

When I was told by my Communities In Schools coordinator, Ms. Luna, that I would be traveling to Washington, D.C. for the unveiling of my mosaic art piece, I couldn’t believe it! I was so excited to travel somewhere I had never been before. When I arrived at D.C. I first felt out of my comfort zone; I was far away from Los Angeles, on a different coast, with different people. Having my mom and mentor there with me gave me the strength I needed to face all these new experiences.