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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. |
The scope of current CIS programming includes school-based dropout prevention; college access and career exploration; support for teen mothers balancing the challenges of childcare and high school graduation; and working with youthful offenders housed at Jail North to continue their education.
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Message from the Executive Director - January 2010
 I am pleased to report that Communities In Schools continues to expand its services to some of Charlotte's most in-need students at a time when many agencies and organizations are forced to reduce services and trim staff.
How does CIS keep growing you may ask? The answer is simple; we collaborate with others whose mission is aligned with ours. The Sheriff's Department, Charlotte Housing Authority, and Social Venture Partners Read More
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Current E-Newsletter - February 2010
Current Newsletter (print) - January 2010
Current Annual Report, for 2008-09 fiscal year
Photos! Click here for a slideshow of the PLC's Mid-Year Graduation & Senior Celebration!
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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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