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Communities In Schools surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Communities In Schools Pittsburgh-Allegheny County (CISPAC) is an affiliate of the nation's largest stay-in-school network. Nationally, Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation's leading dropout prevention organization, and the only one proven to both decrease dropout rates and increase graduation rates. CIS emphasizes 5 Basics. We believe that every child needs and deserves: 1. A personal one-on-one relationship with a caring adult 2. A safe place to learn and grow 3. A healthy start and a healthy future 4. A marketable skill to use upon graduation 5. A chance to give back to peers and the community

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

Research and Development of materials for the teaching of the "core knowledge carriculum" in American elemenary schools. 

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose — college, career, and beyond — so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

FRIENDS OF SAX-ZIM BOGS MISSION IS TO PRESERVE, PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE SAX-ZIM BOG THROUGH LAND PRESERVATION, EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION.

School on Wheels of Massachusetts’ (SOWMA) mission is to support the academic, social and emotional growth of students impacted by homelessness. Our vision is for all students to have the support necessary to be successful in school and achieve a productive future that will help end the cycle of homelessness.Our 3 “Pathways to Student Success” (One-on-One Tutoring Program, Bridge Program and Tools for School) give at risk students the opportunity to reach their full potential --- by being a consistent presence in their lives, by building their belief in themselves and by increasing their competencies to succeed in school. Since 2004, SOWMA has tutored 3,200+ students, celebrated 39 college graduations and distributed 31,000+ customized backpacks.

The Midwest Center for Holocaust Education (MCHE) teaches the history of the Holocaust, applying its lessons to counter indifference, intolerance, and genocide.

Common Hope promotes hope and opportunity in Guatemala, partnering with children, families, and communities who want to participate in a process of development to improve their lives through education, health care, and housing

The mission of AAI is to build hope and empower communities afflicted by armed conflict and severe poverty. We believe that peace, security and respect for human dignity are inseparable. Our goal is to develop programs as sustainable models that can be replicated globally. Our people-to-people initiatives integrate health, education, arts and livelihood as a basis for mediation. By building Hope, we overcome the hatred propagated by terror organizations. The success of these cost-effective models shows that empowering impoverished and conflict-plagued communities strengthens international security, stability and peace.

Chamber Music Northwest's mission is to inspire audiences through concerts and events celebrating the richness and diversity of chamber music, performed by artists of the highest caliber, presenting our community with exceptional opportunities for enjoyment, education, and reflection. We value: Producing programs of the highest artistic quality, innovating while honoring the traditional repertoire, and performing in first class venues; Championing the intimacy of the chamber music experience; Collaborating with other organizations.

Communities In Schools champions the connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school, and prepare for life - communities in schools is a network of nonprofit organizations focused on improving student and school success by providing needed support and services to students and schools our ultimate goal is to see that all students are successful in school and complete their education at least through high schools.