News & Events

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...

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...

It has been another great month of impact at CISCC. We have especially enjoyed attending a number of graduation ceremonies this month and celebrating the success and achievements of our students!  Congratulations to our amazing students! We are incredibly proud...

In April, our team hosted an empowering Substance Misuse Seminar for a select group of young minds. During this eye-opening workshop, we tackled the hard truths about substance misuse and addictive behaviors head-on. From distinguishing between legal and illegal drugs...

Two years ago, General Youth Services teamed up with Pittsboro Elementary School (PES) to launch an inspiring initiative—the Reading Buddy program. The goal was simple yet profound: to pair students with dedicated volunteers who would read to them and listen to them...

It has been another great month of impact at CISCC. Read below to see some of our highlights and accomplishments in May! We had an incredible morning at our 2024 Let's Go #Allinforkids Community Breakfast! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended and...

In my role, I encounter students who have undergone significant adversities in their lives, which would likely result in high scores on an ACE test (Adverse Childhood Experiences test). Often, we tend to make assumptions about their situations and rush to devise plans...

April is recognized nationally as Volunteer Appreciation Month. CIS Chatham County General Youth Services would like to acknowledge all our volunteers that give of their time and resources to surround our students with a community of support, empowering them to stay...