EVERY STUDENT HAS A DIFFERENT STORY
Communities In Schools of Jacksonville provides resources, support, and opportunities to help them succeed.
Our Impact, by the Numbers
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.
In Duval County, approximately one in every four children under the age of 18 live in poverty.
WRAPAROUND SUPPORT AT EVERY LEVEL
REMOVING BARRIERS TO SUCCESS
ENABLING STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE
EMPOWERING THE WHOLE CHILD
CIS COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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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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