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23 Worksites. Countless Second Chances.
Did you know that in addition to our school-based programs, CISCC also coordinates community-based programs to support youth beyond the classroom? When a young person makes a mistake, it doesn’t have to define their future. Since 2011, our Community Service &...
Encouraging Research Underscores Impact of CIS
A groundbreaking study by Opportunity Insights, in partnership with the EdRedesign Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, shows that the Communities In Schools® (CIS®) model significantly improves outcomes for high-risk students. Students in CIS schools...
December Highlights
November Photo Highlights
Shining Bright All Month Long: CISCC in October
October Highlights
In addition to our daily work with students and families, we have had additional opportunities to engage our community, empower students, and make a difference. See some of our October highlights below.Cooking Matters for Teens is Back! Cooking Matters for Teens...
A Chance to Give Back to Peers and Community
This week, we’re aiming to raise $5,000 in just 5 days to give students the tools, support, and opportunities they deserve as we kick off the 2025-2026 school year Tuesday, August, 26th. Today, we're highlighting the fifth of our Five Basics: A Chance to Give Back to...
A Marketable Skill to Use Upon Graduation
This week, we’re aiming to raise $5,000 in just 5 days to give students the tools, support, and opportunities they deserve as we kick off the 2025-2026 school year Tuesday, August, 26th. Today, we're highlighting the fourth of our Five Basics: A Marketable Skill to...
A Healthy Start and a Healthy Future
This week, we’re aiming to raise $5,000 in just 5 days to give students the tools, support, and opportunities they deserve as we kick off the 2025-2026 school year Tuesday, August, 26th. Today, we're highlighting the third of our Five Basics: A Healthy Start and a...
2025 Summer Bookmobile
📚☀️ The Summer Book Mobile is back in Siler City! Come visit our mobile library every Wednesday from July 9 – August 13 and stock up on great reads for the summer. Brought to you by Virginia Cross Elementary, Siler City Elementary, Chatham County Schools, and CIS...
Food Distribution – Tuesday May 6th – El Camino
At Communities In Schools of Chatham County, we know that surrounding students with a community of support, including connecting to important needs, is key to helping them stay in school and achieve in life. Today, we are highlighting the food distribution at El...