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Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, with a mission to surround students with a community of support empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. For more than 30 years, CIS has connected needed community resources with schools. By bringing caring adults and a wide variety of services into schools to address children’s unmet needs, CIS provides a linkbetween educators and the community. The results of CIS’s model are that teachers are free to teach and students, many at risk of dropping out, have the opportunity to focus on learning. To help students stay in school, we identify and bring together in one place – public schools – all the resources and services available in the community that kids need to be successful. These services vary from one community to the next and from state to state and address specific needs such as academic support, mentoring, health care, family strengthening, career development, summer and after-school programs, alternative education models, and service learning. Today, the CIS network is comprised of nearly 5,000 passionate professionals working in close to 200 local affiliate nonprofits in 27 states and the District of Columbia, as well as 53,000 community volunteers, serving 1.2 million young people in more than 2,400 schools around the nation.

The mission of Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. CIS works in collaboration with the Aldine, Alief, Fort Bend, Houston, Spring, and Spring Branch Independent School Districts, as well as Texas Connections Academy, and Lone Star College System. Together, we touch the lives of more than 160,000 students and their families each year. CIS also partners with over 300 community agencies to bring local expertise and critical services directly to the school campus.

The Organization was originally established in 1992 as Cities In Schools of Las Vegas, but remained relatively dormant until 2003 when it reestablished its mission to coincide with the National Communities in Schools organization.

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 Clothes To Kids is to provide new and quality used clothing to low-income or in crisis, school-age children, free of charge.

COA Youth & Family Centers helps Milwaukee children, teens, and families reach their greatest potential through a continuum of educational, recreational and social work programs offered through its two urban community centers and rural camp facility. As a multicultural agency, COA values diversity and cooperation, and promotes personal growth and positive social interaction.

CHCF (The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families) combines education and advocacy to expand opportunities for children and families, and strengthen the voice of the Latino community.

Community Partners of Dallas is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring safety and restoring dignity and hope to abused and neglected children by providing resources and support to the caseworkers of Dallas County Child Protective Services. The agency, which was founded in Dallas by a group of dedicated citizens (including First Lady Laura Bush), has since been replicated in more than 130cities in Texas.

Mission Statement -Uplifting communities by providing foundational resources to help build a stronger and more successful future. Building Brighter Futures, One Family at a Time Since 1982, Community Storehouse has been a lifeline for low-income families in Tarrant County, providing essential resources such as nutritious food, household necessities, and educational support to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. The need for our services has never been greater. The pandemic not only intensified food insecurity but also disrupted education for countless children. As inflation and financial instability continue to rise, more families are turning to us for help. Since 2019, the demand for nutritional services has surged by 729%. At Community Storehouse, we believe that strong communities start with strong families—and with your support, we can continue to be a beacon of hope for those who need us most. Together, we can build a stronger, more successful future for every child.

We help heal the hurt for boys and girls in need.

Council for Children's Rights’ (CFCR) mission is to improve the lives and futures of children in Mecklenburg County through legal representation, individual advocacy, and by addressing community-wide issues through research and policy work. CFCR envisions a community committed to standing up, speaking out, and acting to ensure every child’s right to be safe, healthy, and well-educated.CFCR defends and champions the rights of children to be supported and treated with fairness, compassion, and respect, regardless of personal circumstances.

CASA of Collin County promotes and protects the best interest of children who have been abused or neglected by training volunteer advocates to improve the child’s quality of life and serve as their voice within the court system to ensure they are placed in a safe, permanent and loving home.