Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) presents “CIS BBQ Bash for Brighter Futures: Fall Festival in the Park at Levy Park,” a fundraising event on Sunday, Oct. 22 for the entire family. The Festival is designed to bring like-minded people together and raise awareness about how CIS of Houston impacts lives for students in six school districts and 163 campuses throughout the Houston area. This school year marks the 45th anniversary of CIS surrounding students with a […]
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Communities In Schools of Houston Kicks off Summer Patient Care Assistant Internship Program with Houston Methodist Hospital and Smithwood Medical Institute
Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) has kicked off the 2023 Patient Care Assistant Internship Program with partners Houston Methodist Hospital and Smithwood Medical Institute. This summer, graduating seniors will participate in a dynamic, hands-on experience in the healthcare profession. These students are all part of the CIS programs on their high school campuses, which offer direct services, academic support, and mental health services, as well as resources to students in need. Each school has […]
Communities In Schools of Houston Kicks off Summer Patient Care Assistant Internship Program with Houston Methodist Hospital and Smithwood Medical Institute
Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) has kicked off the 2023 Patient Care Assistant Internship Program with partners Houston Methodist Hospital and Smithwood Medical Institute. This summer, graduating seniors will participate in a dynamic, hands-on experience in the healthcare profession. These students are all part of the CIS programs on their high school campuses, which offer direct services, academic support, and mental health services, as well as resources to students in need. Each school has […]
Communities In Schools of Houston celebrates Social Work Month in March
Salutes social workers on staff, including Student Support Managers on school campuses throughout the Houston area Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS), an educational nonprofit, celebrates this year’s Social Work Month during March, with the theme “Social Work Breaks Barriers,” to highlight how social workers have enriched our society by empowering people and communities to overcome hurdles that prevent them from living life to the fullest. Social work is in the DNA of Communities In […]
Grant supports Mental Health Initiative, provides funds for Stay in School fundraiser
Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS), an educational nonprofit, announces that it been has awarded a grant of $50,000 from H-E-B, with $40,000 dedicated to its Mental Health Initiative and $10,000 toward the 2023 Stay in School gala. This annual event raises funds for the CIS mission of surrounding Pre-K-12 and post-secondary students in the greater Houston area with a community of support through targeted services, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in […]
Communities In Schools of Houston hosts Stay in School Gala to support students in the greater Houston area
Chaired by philanthropists Whitney and Marc Lawson and Lexi and Mike Marek, Communities In Schools of Houston hosts its 2023 Stay in School Gala on Thursday, March 30 at The Post Oak Hotel. The magical evening supporting the valuable and impactful work of Communities In Schools of Houston begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour, then dinner and the program. Rounding out the event is live entertainment by the renowned Austin-based band The Spazmatics, including dancing. Funds raised from the CIS Stay in School Gala will support the CIS […]
Communities In Schools of Houston is finalist for National Grant Challenge
Winner to receive up to $50,000 from CareSource Foundation Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) has been selected as a finalist for the CareSource Foundation Grant Challenge, which was established to recognize organizations and programs that are significantly impacting communities’ toughest health issues. Through this new initiative, the CareSource Foundation aims to inspire innovation on reducing health disparities and moving the needle on health equity. Communities In Schools of Houston is a nonprofit educational organization that […]