December 2021
We Need Your Help! Adopt A Student through December 13th.
The Communities In Schools Holiday Drive ends in one week! This year, we hope to supply at-risk students across the Dallas region with basic needs and essential items to prepare them for the winter season ahead.

We will be accepting these high need items until Monday, December 13. For more information or to donate items, please contact Rubi Nava at rubin@cisdallas.org.
In Case You Missed It: The Causenetic Podcast welcomed Adam Powell as Guest Speaker
The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas welcomed Communities In Schools President & CEO Adam Powell to their CAUSENETIC Podcast in order to discuss the mental health of students in our region.

Listen to the episode here or stream on any major podcast platforms!
Community Holiday Opportunities: Give & Receive This Season
Many of our community partners offer various holiday opportunities for you and your families to partake in this season.

  • Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas - Participate in Joy To The Girl, a 4-day experience where girls can participate in activities that explore how females around the world explore various holiday traditions.
  • Mental Health America of Greater Dallas - Pride Sports Dallas is having a cornhole tournament on Dec. 11 to benefit MHA Dallas. They are in need of more teams of 3!
  • Metrocrest Services - Download the Metrocrest Services Holiday Donation Toolkit to learn how you can directly give back in support of their mission this season.
  • North Texas Food Bank - Find holiday food distribution resources on their website!
Thank You For Your Support in 2021!
Thanks to your support, Communities In Schools has empowered thousands of students across the region. From a record-breaking golf tournament, to securing our match for NTX Giving Day, we couldn't have achieved our mission in 2021 without your help.
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Our Mission
The mission of Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.