Mental Health Initiative

Grant supports Mental Health Initiative, provides funds for Stay in School fundraiser

Rey A. Saldaña visits CIS Houston on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022.

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 […]