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get involved welcome page listing the various ways one can get involved with Communities In Schools.

"Marlene keeps telling people how much I've grown up and what I've achieved, I’m not sure if she realizes that a lot of it is because of her."
~Gayle

Communities In Schools is a great way for YOU to invest, through direct action, in the future of young people and the future of your community. Often all it takes is one hour a week.

You can help in the following ways:

Change a young life for the better. The single most important factor in whether a child makes it or not is the involvement of a caring adult. You can be that caring adult. We're experts at recruiting, training and organizing mentors and tutors  - Join us!
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Fund an organization that works. We help thousands of young people realize their potential, but many more need our services. Help us expand our reach and deepen our level of support. For every dollar you donate, just 14 cents goes to management expenses.
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Advocate for youth in your community. Young people are falling through the cracks and they need more than just schools. They need families and communities who are there for them. Encourage colleagues, friends and family to get involved, and support organizations proven to make a difference.
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One Child at a Time
When 6-year-old Samuel first attended his Communities In Schools after-school program, Director Cheryl Britt, recalls that he struggled to stay on task. “Samuel couldn’t stay in his seat long enough to complete a simple project.” After speaking with his mom, Cheryl learned that Samuel had recently lost his brother in a traffic accident, and was struggling to focus in school. Cheryl paired Samuel with Jacob, a mentoring volunteer. Jacob worked one-on-one with Samuel to help him complete his projects, stay on task, and engage with other students. "To see Jacob's patience with Samuel is amazing," says Cheryl. Jacob says he enjoys working with Samuel, and, “can definitely see a change. He interacts better with his peers and is able to stay focused on his work."
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Jacob and Samuel