Our Mission
To champion the connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people learn, stay in school and prepare for life.
Our Purpose
Communities In Schools of Miami works with some of Miami's most challenged students. In order to assist these at risk students and their families, Communities In Schools mobilizes the community and brings existing resources into the schools – right where they are needed.
CIS of Miami links schools and community resources to help kids finish school and prepare for life. Services are offered free to the students. Programs are located in grade schools, high schools and at many community sites.
Many individuals are crucial to the success of Communities in Schools, including dedicated students, parents, volunteers, mentors, tutors, teachers, partners, benefactors, AmeriCorps members, staff members and the board of directors.
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Communities in Schools and NBC6 invite you to... The GreenRaising Gala '09
Communities In Schools invites you to Save The Date May 9th, 2009, 7 PM to join us at the GreenRaising Gala, our earth friendly fundraising event to provide a brighter future for our Kids, for the Earth and for all. We hope you will be a part of what is sure to be a dynamic, entertaining, and musical event not to be missed!
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CIS of Miami Alumnus Featured In National CIS Newsletter
"Coming Full Circle: A Student Success Story" features CIS of Miami employee and alumnus Eve McKinsey and details her path to success.
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CIS Miami Receives $40,000 Grant
CIS of Miami was awarded a grant by NBC 6 and Telemundo 51. investments in their future. "These funds will support organizationsthat are making great strides towards improving secondary education, and it gives me great pleasure to support them both financially and through the volunteer efforts of our employees," said Jeff Zucker, President & CEO of NBC Universal.
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CIS of Miami programs are generously funded by The Children's Trust. The Children's Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County by making strategic investments in their future. Visit them online at:
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Communities In Schools has twice been named by "Worth Magazine" as a one of the Top 100 Nonprofits in the U.S. |
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