News & Events

Being Present Matters: Stephen and Noorul’s Story

We believe in the transformative power of being present in students' lives. This week, we’re highlighting a remarkable mentoring relationship between Stephen Townsend and Noorul. For over 14 years, Stephen has passionately volunteered with CISCC, mentoring students...

Introducing Being Present Matters

The Challenge: This fall, the CIS national office launched a new campaign highlighting the impact of our work. As schools nationwide, including in North Carolina, focus on academic recovery post-pandemic, chronic absenteeism remains a major issue. Defined as missing...

October Month in Review

We have just wrapped up the first quarter of the school year! There have been a lot of great things happening at CISCC. Read below to see some of our highlights over the last month as, together, we surround Chatham students with a community of support, empowering them...

September Month in Review

School is back in full-swing, fall has officially begun, and we have had a full and exciting month at CISCC! Read below to see some of our highlights over the last month as, together, we surround Chatham students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in...

Destacando Al Personal Directora de Programas Eva DePaz

¿Qué te inspiró a unirte a CISCC? Desde pequeña siempre supe que quería ayudar a la gente; poco después de comenzar mi carrera trabajando con niños, descubrí la importancia de la participación de los padres en la educación y su impacto. Antes de ser especialista en...

Staff Spotlight: Program Director Eva DePaz

What inspired you to join CISCC? Since I was little, I have always known I wanted to help people; soon after starting my career working with children, I discovered the importance of parent involvement in education and its impact! Before being a student support...

August Month in Review

It has been a busy month at CISCC! We have been gearing up for the start of school, as well as welcoming new staff. Read below for some of August's highlights. Each summer, our state office - CIS North Carolina - hosts a conference to gather Communities In Schools...

July Month in Review

It has been another full month at CISCC! Even during the summer months, our work continues as we impact students and families in Chatham County. Read below for some of July's highlights.We have once again partnered with Chatham County Schools and CORA in offering our...