September 9, 2021
Kristin Kelley Welcomed As New Chief Advancement Officer
We are thrilled to announce that Kristin Kelley has joined the CISDR executive team as Chief Advancement Officer, bringing over 12 years of experience in the Dallas fundraising community. Kristin says that she is "honored to serve as [the] new Chief Advancement Officer. The work of this organization is critical for thousands of children and families each year and to be a small part of its mission is humbling."
North Texas Giving Day Early Giving Is Open, Give Today!
Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region has secured a $5,000 matching gift for NTX Giving Day. Thanks to generous donors, every dollar given by you will have DOUBLE the impact. Early Giving is now open, so donate today or start a FUNdraiser!

This year, a major portion of our #NTXGivingDay Spotlight is on College & Career Readiness. We want to help prepare our students for life after high school by providing them access to knowledge in skilled trade & labor industries, college admissions help, test prep, and more.
Our Students Are in Need of School Supplies!
As the school year moves along, we are in need of these in-demand items for our students:

  • Backpacks
  • Crayons 
  • Dry erase markers 
  • Facial tissue
  • Spiral notebooks
  • Composition books 
  • Large binders
  • Glue sticks 
  • Pencil boxes/pouches
Email Chief Operations Officer, Jeannette Papadopoulos at JeannetteP@cisdallas.org to donate or for further information.
Our 10th Annual Golf Tournament Is This Month, And It's Not Too Late To Get Involved.
This tournament is the largest annual fundraising event for Communities In Schools, and our goal this year is to raise $200,000! A beautiful day out on the golf course helps us reach more students, ensuring that every day we are in schools to help keep kids in school. 


Have an item you would like to donate for our silent auction? Please contact the Golf Planning team at cisdev@cisdallas.org
Special Thanks to Our Title Sponsors:
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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.