We recognize the courage of our students and their families who - despite the stigma still attached to asking for help, especially mental health - do it anyway.
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On Feb. 26, we celebrated 40 years of serving 3 million students, and we honored retiring CEO Cynthia Clay Briggs, who has been with CIS for the entire 40 years and was our first social worker.
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Updates in this issue: CEO Transition, CIS Expansion, Student Support Superstar, In Gratitude
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Houston-area students traveled to Austin to urge legislators to support mental health services like Communities In Schools
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Gala raises more than $1.2M to help meet record demand for student mental health, comprehensive support services in schools
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Icetria Green, a senior at HISD’s Sterling High School, was one of seven students nationwide selected by CIS National to tell her story through art as part of a new campaign
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Former COO Lisa Descant took over as CIS of Houston’s Chief Executive Officer on January 7, 2019
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Communities In Schools of Houston is so grateful for our partners and friends who help extend our reach and the services we are able to provide to students in the schools.
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Rep. John Zerwas tells the Houston Chronicle that legislators have begun to recognize that addressing students’ mental health issues can’t be left to schools to handle on their own.
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Communities In Schools of Houston invites Tomball residents to Healthy Harvest Food and Wellness Fair
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Houston ISD investing $4 million to expand CIS’ comprehensive wraparound support, including mental health services, for students in times of need
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Shubhra has dedicated her career to providing mental health services to students and families who would not otherwise have access
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COO Lisa Descant will succeed Cynthia Briggs, who is retiring after 40 years at CIS of Houston
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Frost Bank teaches financial literacy classes to CIS high school students and coordinates a city-wide school supplies drive benefiting CIS.
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In honor of the one year anniversary since our record-breaking storm, Hurricane Harvey, struck our city, we look back on the past year in gratitude and amazement of our community.
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For 40 years, Communities In Schools of Houston has been committed to removing the barriers so ALL children can succeed in school, graduate, and achieve in life.
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CIS of Houston wouldn't be able to provide students with the support they need without the help of our generous donors
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The CIS internship program gives students, most of whom will be the first in their family to go to college, experience and confidence to pursue a college career and profession in fields such as nursing and law.
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In honor of mental health awareness month, meet a student who has been able to transform her pain into purpose with a little help from CIS.
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Many students end up missing out on prom due to the price tag. Thanks to our community partners, CIS ensures that every student has the same opportunity to go to prom — and to look and feel amazing
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