About Communities in Schools
I didn’t know much about Communities in Schools when I got the invitation to help them raise money through the Dancing with the Forsyth County Stars competition.
I’m glad I got the chance to learn more.
Communities in Schools is the largest dropout prevention organization in the country. It’s been around for 30 years, supporting students and helping them stay in school. Dancing with the Forsyth County Stars on April 9 is a fundraiser for the Forsyth County chapter.
“Whether it’s eyeglasses, tutoring or just a safe place to be, when these basic needs are met, students can concentrate on what’s really important: learning,” the organization’s website says.
Communities in Schools tries to identify the things that keep students from succeeding in school – and then meet those needs. It offers tutoring, mentoring, school supplies, counseling, help with college applications and more.
“Communities in Schools believes that caring, one-on-one relationships between adults and young people make the crucial difference,” the website says. “Programs don’t change kids – relationships do.”
To learn more, or to make a contribution, see the Forsyth County chapter’s website at http://www.cisfc.com.