Our Mission
At Communities In Schools® (CIS®), we surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Communities In Schools Celebrates Record-Breaking Gift from Hudson
“We are incredibly grateful for the unwavering support of Hudson and its customers over the years. Their commitment to our mission is truly making a difference in the lives of students across the country. This record-breaking contribution will have a lasting impact on the communities we serve.” -Rey Saldaña, CIS National President and CEO
In the News
Student Success Lasts a Lifetime
LAST YEAR, OUR EFFORTS RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING:
Locally Focused. Nationally Active.
27 STATES + DC
current network span
3,460
schools and community sites served in the 2022-23 school year
2 MILLION
students reached with CIS supports and resources in the
2022-23 school year
Bringing Communities of Support to Students
Our film, The Push, follows the inspirational relationship between Darrell Smith, a caring CIS site coordinator, and Ja-Mez, who is about to graduate from high school full of self-confidence and with the promise of a bright future—an event that seemed impossible just two years earlier. Watch the trailer below and then learn more about our film.
Working together to support student success
Communities In Schools helps students succeed by removing roadblocks and providing students with the resources, supports and opportunities they need to thrive.
12 million
children
live in poverty
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