Meet our students and experience brighter futures in the making!
Kimberly: Determined to Achieve; Headed to Colombia University
“CIS has brought me a valuable friendship that has impacted my life. A friendship that has not only motivated me in times of difficulty, but a voice that has shown me that I am worth more than I thought…”
Irving: CIS Helped Me Find Myself Again
“My journey to graduation was something I never knew I would even be able to accomplish. I started off freshman year like everyone else, excited for high school and finally getting close to finishing school, but due to some problems from 8th grade that I never got rid of it ended up complicating things which resulted in me getting into a deep depression while also getting major anxiety issues…”
Yolanda: Persistent in Accomplishing Her Dreams
“Communities In Schools’ Mrs. Shelby has been consistently invested in my progress and together we have met every challenge. I was never wait-listed, turned away, or handed a flyer. Through her leadership, Communities in Schools has helped me to break the cycle of starting and stopping the pursuit of reaching my dream…”
Venancio: Finishing Strong
“I started coming to CIS for the food. Once I started meeting with Mrs. Montoya, my CIS Student Support Manager, I realized I had a lot of work to do on myself. It wasn't long before I was coming regularly to talk with her about my feelings…”
Joselin: Confident and Focused
“Throughout my time in CIS I received a lot of help and support from Ms. Flores, my CIS Student Support Manager, academically and on the soccer field. Academically she has helped facilitate the process of figuring out what college I want to attend, how to complete my college applications and even helped me when I needed to revise my college essay.”
Jaedyie: Prioritizing Her Future
“This school year has been one of the toughest with losing my best friend, family, and the ending of high school, but with CIS I've been able to navigate and find solutions and amazing skills to have for the day that will no longer be able to go to Mrs. Montoya’s office for a solution, but to be able to use the skills she has taught me to find my own solution.”
Victoria: Determined to Succeed
“CIS encouraged me to keep going and not give up. She has been there for all my breakdowns, achievements, and many more. I know for a fact that I drove her crazy, but she never left my side. She supports me in everything I set my mind to.”
We’re ALL IN this together!
With your support, we are able to reach more students and families each year. In the 2021-2022 school year, 98% of our case-managed seniors graduated from high school.
CIS reaches students who are without access to mental health resources, who may not have their basic needs met, or who are without the guidance of a caring adult to help them navigate their present, dream about their future, and realize their potential. Your generous donation allows Communities In Schools of Houston to connect students with caring adults who help them access the resources needed to reach their fullest potential.
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