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Our Mission
The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve
in life.
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What We Do
Communities In Schools of Miami (CIS of Miami) works to empower at-risk students in our District's most challenged schools. We accomplish
this by partnering with the schools and bringing in programs and resources that are proven to keep students in school and motivated to graduate.
Examples include mentoring, tutoring, life skills development, case management, counseling, job readiness, and much more. Services are offered at
no charge to students and their families.
Communities in Schools of Miami's programs are powered by many dedicated individuals and groups including volunteers, mentors, tutors, teachers,
AmeriCorps members, partners, donors, staff, the Board of Directors, students and parents.
Communities In Schools of Miami is part of a national network of affiliates in 26 states and the District of Columbia. The network serves nearly 2
million students in more than 3,000 sites, making it the nation's leading community-based organization that helps kids achieve in school and prepare
for life.
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Board member Lorne Cantor and wife, Lauren |
Under the Big Top Annual Gala
Communities In Schools of Miami celebrated its annual fundraising gala in April with more than 200 guests. Richard Jacobs, CIS of Miami Board Chair,
Dr. Ortiz, Assistant Superintendent of Miami Dade County Public Schools, Charles Auslander, Interim President of the Children's Trust, Rosa Castro
Fienberg, Leader in Bilingual Education, along with Communities In Schools of Miami staff, parents, students, volunteers and supporters enjoyed the
circus themed, Under the Big Top event that helped raise over $100,000. Local CBS 4 news anchor, Cynthia Demos, served as the evening's Master of
Ceremonies, along with Communities In Schools of Miami student Melanie Bacetty, a senior of Homestead Senior High School, who served as the official
Ring Master. Students from Homestead Senior High School performed high energy acrobatic dances, and students from Miami Edison Middle School's GOGO
Mentor Program performed "Shined Bright Like a Diamond" by Rhianna. The event was sponsored by Lehman Auto, Carnival Corporation & PLC,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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Bank of America Awards $10,000
Bank of America awards $10,000 for the Bridges to Graduation Program. Bridges to Graduation helps to prepare students for the workforce through its
financial literacy boot-camp, school to work mentor program, life skills workshop series, and by ensuring that students stay in school and achieve
academically.
Miami Dolphins Players Read to CIS of Miami Children
Three Miami Dolphins players – cornerback Richard Marshall, defensive end Kheeston Randall and center/guard Josh Samuda – visited our NFL YET
out-of-school program to read to the kids and participate in craft projects. The children were thrilled.
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Young Professionals Network
The Young Professionals Network (YPN) held a mixer at The Hoxton, Miami's first Urban Beach House. Guests enjoyed complimentary hors d'oeuvres
over casual camaraderie and conversation.
Learn More About CIS of Miami YPN »
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School the Nation
Communities In Schools and Procter & Gamble kick off the second-annual "School the Nation" campaign with actor Matthew McConaughey.
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CIS Bookshelf
Need some suggestions for your summer reading list? Discover two new books that were penned by members of the CIS community.
Elizabeth Mejia, Executive Director of CIS Miami, shares her
personal life journey in her recently released, "Life From The Stoop," a touching memoir about overcoming adversity. Although the journey
is one riddled with chaos, it is also filled with love, determination, and faith.
View more information on Elizabeth's book »
In his latest book, "From the Rearview Mirror," Communities In Schools Founder and Vice Chairman Bill Milliken reflects on events that
have helped shape his life, important lessons he has learned and how these experiences contributed to the Communities In Schools movement.
"From the Rearview Mirror" is available on Amazon.com »
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Join the Kids Campaign!
We invite you to join our national grassroots action movement. Please take a moment to become a member of our online networking site which
will provide you with information and updates about Communities In Schools. You can also connect with other supporters in your local
area and help us to spread our cause. We appreciate your support!
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