2016 Annual Dinner
The 2016 Annual Dinner was a huge success for CIS Wayne County! Thanks to the generous support from community partners and organizations, CIS was able to raise $11,259!
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“The holiday season of 2020 was a difficult one for so many of our students. It is impossible to look a child in the eye and promise a wonderful Christmas morning with lots of gifts for them under the tree. It is, however, possible to help them understand the gift of giving. At RHS we…
Helping behind the scenes
“I had a teacher contact me regarding a student that was having a job interview after school. She asked if I could help by providing her an outfit to wear because what she had on wasn’t appropriate for the interview. I had her send the student to me so I could help prepare her for…
2016 Thanksgiving Box Initiative
Thanks to the generous donations from LifeSpring Church, CIS Wayne County was able to provide Thanksgiving meals to 171 Wayne County families! Here’s a story showing the impact these boxes have on our families: “One of my families was overly excited to receive a Thanksgiving box and voucher. The mother works extremely hard to take…
A Homeless Family Finds Help
It was nearing Christmastime when “Charlie” and her family were evicted from their home with no place to stay. Fortunately, a family member invited them to temporarily share their home. Unfortunately, this home was out of the Crestdale school district where “Charlie” attended. Communities In Schools (CIS) Site Coordinator stepped in to help. “I worked…
Support for teen parents
“We currently have two students that have babies. They are enrolled, but don’t attend every day. They come in to complete tests, etc. and do everything else online. The school requested a pack-n-play to make it easier on them so when they come in to complete assignments they have somewhere to put their babies which…
I Will Not Give Up On Her
“Recently, it seems several of our students have been affected by family chaos, peer drama, or simply poor decisions. For one of my students – who spent much of last school year in facilities for behavioral issues – the 2020-21 school year had so far proven very successful. She earned acceptable grades and all A’s…