News & Events
Celebrating Two Years of Reading Buddies at Pittsboro Elementary School
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...
May Month in Review
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...
Student Success Stories: Jasiyah’s Story
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...
Thank you CISCC General Youth Services Volunteers
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...
You’re Invited: Let’s Go #Allinforkids Community Breakfast
Our mission at CIS Chatham County is deeply rooted in the belief that every child deserves access to quality education and the support necessary to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Through our programs and initiatives, we strive to surround students...
March Month in Review
It has been another great month of impact at CISCC. Scroll through to see some of our highlights and accomplishments in March! We were recently featured in two articles in the local news. Click here to read Michelle Cassell's article in The Local...
Jimy’s Story, from Eva Depaz, Student Support Specialist, Virginia Cross Elementary
I am delighted to share the inspiring journey of one of my students who has triumphed over numerous obstacles to reach where he stands today, and this journey is far from over! Jimy embarked on his CIS journey with me shortly after enrolling in Kindergarten at...
February Month in Review
It has been another great month of impact at CISCC. Scroll through to see some of our highlights and accomplishments in February! CISCC volunteer Erika Guy’s journey in education from Boston to North Carolina has been a culinary odyssey! 🍳✨Joining our team has been a...
Cooking Matters For Teens
Read on as Communities In Schools Chatham County volunteer Erika Guy shares about her passion and work with Chatham County students: In 2016, after a rewarding career in Boston education, I embarked on a new journey in North Carolina. Drawn by the promise of fresh...