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For August 2006, take closer look at Communities In Schools.

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Communities in Schools
www.cisnc.org

Location:
222 North Person St.
Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone: (800) 849-8881

Communities in Schools


About Communities in Schools:
Communities In Schools connects needed community resources with schools to help students stay in school, learn needed skills and prepare to become productive citizens. CIS programs include mentoring, health care and prevention programs, internships, after school programs and community service.

The Mission of Communities in Schools:
"To champion the connection of needed community resources with schools and other sites to help young people successfully learn, stay in school, and prepare for life."

Communities in SchoolsCISNC achieves this mission by:

  • replicating the CIS concept and community-organizing process in new communities;
  • actively supporting and responding to the needs of existing local programs;
  • building strong, effective relationships with other statewide organizations;
  • and advocating statewide for North Carolina's youth and their families.

How To Help Communities in Schools:
School Stuff logoDONATE TO THE SCHOOL STUFF CAMPAIGN
For the fifth year, WRAL-TV has partnered with Communities In Schools to collect school supplies for students who need them.  School Stuff, part of WRAL’s For the Children campaign, begins Monday, August 1st when collection barrels will appear in participating The UPS Store locations in Wake, Orange, Durham, Johnston, Harnett, Cumberland, Wayne, Halifax, Nash, Lee, Moore, Wilson, Robeson and Scotland counties.

For the entire month of August, WRAL and Communities In Schools are asking the public to donate new school supplies including binders, notebooks, pens, pencils, paper and folders to help prepare a child for the school year.

Anyone who would like more information about drop-off locations and suggested school supplies can go to WRAL.com and click on the Family section. 

DONATE CASH OR IN-KIND GIFTS

  • CISNC accepts in-kind donations that help support their mission. Below is a partial list of their current needs:
    • New hardware and software,such as laptops, PCs, printers, scanners, Windows 2000, PDAs. etc.
    • School supplies
    • Tickets for events across North Carolina
    • Spanish-language translation services
    • Motivational speakers
    Communities in SchoolsMany local CIS programs have additional needs. Please contact a program near you or if you have other ideas for in-kind donations, please contact contact Mike Stephens or call 1-800-849-8881.
  • You Can Shop and DONATE!
    You can shop and help Communities In Schools of North Carolina at the same time. Please go to iGive.com and specify Communities In Schools of North Carolina. There are over 420 Stores, including Dell, Amazon, Ebay, and Lands End!
  • Make a Donation to CISNC or a CIS Local Program in North Carolina
    Your fully tax deductible contribution will make a profound difference in helping young people learn, stay in school, graduate and prepare for life!
    You can designate whether you would like to donate to CISNC or a CIS Local Program in North Carolina. To donate, click here.

VOLUNTEER
Communities in SchoolsVolunteer opportunities exist throughout North Carolina. Opportunities include mentoring, tutoring, fundraising, event organizing and helping with after school programming.

For more information about CIS volunteer opportunities, contact Communities In Schools of NC Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Stephens at (919) 832-2700 or email at mstephens@cisnc.org.

POSTED: August 1, 2006