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Shop at Earth Fare and support CIS!
 From January 1-March 31, bring your own shopping bag to the Earth Fare stores in Southpark and Ballantyne and 5 cents per bag will be donated to CIS! During February, Earth Fare customers can also donate at the register by purchasing a CIS Valentine. And, two in-store events are planned for March 4 and March 27, with proceeds going to CIS. Click here for more details!
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| Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation's largest and most effective dropout prevention organization, helping young people stay in school, successfully learn, and prepare for life by connecting needed community resources with schools. By forming partnerships with human service agencies, businesses, civic groups, faith communities, and individual volunteers, CIS connects children and families to the relationships and resources they need to be successful. CIS of Charlotte-Mecklenburg currently serves more than 4,800 students annually in 44 selected Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. |
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The scope of current CIS programming includes school-based dropout prevention; college access and career exploration; teen parenting programs; and working with youthful offenders to continue their education.
CIS is funded in part by Mecklenburg County, the United Way of Central Carolinas, and the Charlotte Merchants Foundation, as well as corporations, civic and faith organizations, and individuals.
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Message from the Executive Director - Nov. 2009
 The school year is well underway and CIS has been busy enrolling new students and recruiting volunteers and partners to support our schools. Schools can't do it alone, and support from corporate, faith-based, and community volunteers is invaluable to our mission to help students succeed in school and in life. If you or your company or organization would like to know more about our volunteer and partnership opportunities, Read More
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Current Newsletter (print) - January 2010
Current E-Newsletter - November 2009
Current Annual Report, for 2008-09 fiscal year
Photos! Click here for a slideshow of our "Lowcountry on the Green event", Sept. 26, 2009
 New! Become a Fan of CIS-Charlotte on Facebook
and support our cause!
Recent News
C.D. Spangler Foundation awards $150,000 to CIS
Duke Energy Carolinas President speaks to students at Phillip O. Berry Academy
CIS and Goodrich Corporation celebrate 10-year partnership with Westerly Hills Elementary
Bank of America awards $200,000 to CIS through Neighborhood Excellence Initiative Grant
CIS receives $25,000 from Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation
WalMart Foundation establishes College Scholarship Program for CIS Performance Learning Center (PLC) Graduates
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