As Houston faces the fallout of COVID-19, Communities In Schools of Houston remains committed to be In Schools and Beyond for students and families. When school districts across Greater Houston were forced to close their campus doors in March in response to COVID-19, CIS remained committed to serving our students and families as they face the economic, nutritional, academic and social-emotional challenges brought upon our community by the global pandemic.

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Communities In Schools of Houston CEO Lisa Descant was part of two town hall panels hosted by ABC13 Houston this summer.

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Communities In Schools of Houston’s Director of Wellness and Mental Health, Shubhra Endley spoke with ABC13 Houston about CIS’ work to support students beyond school walls during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Communities In Schools of Houston is deeply affected by the hurt and pain that so many are feeling since witnessing the killing of George Floyd. As witnesses we are called to share the truth and provide account of the event. The truth is that institutionalized racism and racial oppression exist. Our black and brown students and alumni experience it daily.

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Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS)—the nonprofit that partners with education leaders and community organizations to support students across Greater Houston—is teaming up with Comp-U-Dopt to distribute 5,000 computers needed for virtual school work.

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The very premise of our agency’s model relies on being IN schools. CIS thrives on building relationships with students by being on campus everyday all day working alongside students and staff. The fight against the Coronavirus has compelled us to do the next right thing by pivoting our integrated student support model to a virtual and remote platform of connection and support.

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As Communities In Schools of Houston heads into a new decade helping a record number of students in their times of need, the nonprofit’s community of supporters gathered for one rad night in celebration of CIS’ work for more than 40 years in Houston-area schools.

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Communities in Schools of Houston was showcased at the 2020 Spring Branch Independent School District State of the Schools. See how CIS is “helping SBISD shape the social-emotional experience for every child.”

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NBC News interviewed the CIS of Houston Student Support Specialist, principal and students at Houston ISD's Heights High School as part of the NBC News Learn #LearnHouston special

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Communities In Schools of Houston is proud to partner with Houston ISD on its comprehensive strategy for student wraparound support

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Communities In Schools of Houston expanded its internship program this year to give more students the experience and confidence to pursue a college education and career in a range of industries.

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Updates in this issue: Student Mental Health Matters, Welcome Matt Garcia-Prats, Chief Operating Officer, “Rise & Shine” at Coop Elementary School, CIS Mental Health & Wellness in SBISD, Support Superstar, In Gratitude

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CIS and Spring Branch ISD explain the ongoing need in schools as a result of Hurricane Harvey and how we are working to empower families.

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We recognize the courage of our students and their families who - despite the stigma still attached to asking for help, especially mental health - do it anyway.

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