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    EVERY STUDENT HAS A DIFFERENT STORY

    Communities In Schools of Jacksonville provides resources, support, and opportunities to help them succeed.

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    Every student has a different story – some face serious challenges, ranging from struggling with literacy to food insecurity and homelessness. That’s why Communities In Schools of Jacksonville has spent 35 years providing wraparound solutions through proven programs supported by positive adult role models.

    As a dedicated affiliate of the national Communities In Schools organization, the largest dropout prevention nonprofit in America, our staff and volunteers actively work inside and outside classrooms to identify and remove obstacles that can lead to students becoming chronically absent, or worse – dropping out. We provide students and their families with resources, support, and opportunities to help them succeed in school, through graduation and beyond.

    111,000+

     students impacted since 1990

    Our Mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

    AN INTEGRATED SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR STUDENTS IN NEED

    CIS exists to ensure no child's potential is hindered by adversities they face.

    One-fourth of Duval’s children live in poverty. Many of the students we serve endure economic hardships and complex challenges that make staying in school tough. Homelessness, hunger, absenteeism, and mental health struggles are all among the barriers that Communities In Schools of Jacksonville staff and volunteers work to help students overcome.

    We work closely with school administrations, parents, local organizations, and neighborhood partners to provide the strongest support network for our students. This collaboration ensures that every student - regardless of their background or circumstances - has the resources they need to reach their fullest potential. As a result, more students are graduating from high school, paving the way for a brighter, healthier, and more economically stable future that benefits our entire community.

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    In Duval County, approximately one in every four children under the age of 18 live in poverty.

    87% of CIS students had zero suspensions last year.

    Almost 21% of Duval County children are living in poverty.

    3,300 DCPS students are considered homeless.

    Only 50% of Florida's third graders are reading at grade level.

    Nearly 15 million students are considered chronically absent from school.

    34% of DCPS students missed more than 20 days of school last year.

    96% of CIS seniors graduated from high school last year.

    96% of CIS students were promoted to the next grade level last year.

    CIS Jax served 6,629 Duval County students last year.

    87% of CIS students had zero suspensions last year.

    Almost 21% of Duval County children are living in poverty.

    3,300 DCPS students are considered homeless.

    Only 50% of Florida's third graders are reading at grade level.

    Nearly 15 million students are considered chronically absent from school.

    34% of DCPS students missed more than 20 days of school last year.

    96% of CIS seniors graduated from high school last year.

    96% of CIS students were promoted to the next grade level last year.

    CIS Jax served 6,629 Duval County students last year.

    87% of CIS students had zero suspensions last year.

    Almost 21% of Duval County children are living in poverty.

    3,300 DCPS students are considered homeless.

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    Communities In Schools of Jacksonville is a community united in the belief that every child deserves a chance to succeed. Join us in supporting these students to create a stronger, more resilient community for all of us. You can help us provide a lifeline for students facing adversity. Together, we can help them reach their full potential. Please make a difference in the lives of Jacksonville’s students and help build a brighter future for them and our community.

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