Communities In Schools of the Twin Cities

The results are in! 💥 A groundbreaking new study by Opportunity Insights, in partnership with EdRedesign Lab at Harvard Graduate School of Education, shows that the Communities In Schools (CIS) model of integrated student supports helps high-risk students improve standardized test scores, increase graduation rates, and earn more in adulthood.

This research reinforces the power of integrated student supports—and our relationship-driven approach—to help young people stay in school, succeed academically, and build brighter futures.

Learn more about the study here: https://cisnational.org/49cZfh0

A huge thank you to Enterprise Mobility for their generous $15,000 grant to Communities In Schools Twin Cities!

We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our programs. Your support helps us continue removing barriers to learning so students have the resources, relationships, and opportunities they need to stay in school and achieve in life.

Thank you for believing in our mission and the incredible potential of every student. We can't wait to see what we accomplish together! 💙🧡💚🚸📝🎓

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From classrooms to career pathways, we'll share how together we're helping students remove barriers, stay in school, and achieve in life.

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A huge thank you to Walser Automotive Group and their amazing employees for hosting a volunteer day and creating snack packs for our students! 🎉💙

This was our first corporate volunteer initiative, and we couldn't be more grateful to Walser for helping us kick it off!

A snack may seem small, but it DOES make a huge difference. For many students, it's the first step in building trust with their Student Support Person for the school year.

To learn more or schedule a volunteer event, please contact Susan Yancura Pinon at [email protected]. 💙🧡💚

Today, Communities In Schools joins communities across the nation in commemorating Juneteenth — a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates freedom, perseverance, and progress.

Juneteenth reminds us that opportunity and justice are strengthened when communities come together to support one another. It also serves as a call to continue creating pathways that help young people succeed, regardless of their circumstances.

As we honor this important day in our nation's history, we celebrate the contributions, achievements, and enduring impact of Black Americans while reaffirming our commitment to ensuring every student has the support they need to thrive in school and in life.

Happy Juneteenth.

This Pride Month, Communities In Schools celebrates the power of belonging.

Every student deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered to be their authentic self. Throughout the year, CIS works alongside schools, families, and communities to help create environments where young people know they matter and have access to the support they need to reach their full potential.

As we recognize Pride Month, we celebrate the contributions, resilience, and diversity of LGBTQ+ individuals and communities across the country.

Together, we can continue building schools and communities where every student feels connected, valued, and supported.

Happy Pride Month.

🎓✨ Success Starts with Support ✨🎓

We are proud to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our students!

In the 2024–2025 school year, 94% of Communities In Schools Twin Cities graduates continued on to some form of postsecondary education, including two- and four-year colleges, technical programs, certifications, and career training.

As we celebrate our graduates and so many others, please consider making a gift today so we can continue helping students build brighter futures.

💙 Donate today: www.cistwincities.org

We are so thankful for our partner, United Way of Hastings for supporting our programs at Hastings Middle and High school.

We could not do this work without your support.

🎓 What an exciting evening at Hastings High School!

Our Student Support Coordinator, Sara shared a heartfelt speech about the impact of Communities In Schools and had the honor of recognizing ONE of this year's CIS Scholarship recipient. We are so proud of the students we serve and excited to see them take the next step toward their future.

Thank you to our supporters who make opportunities like this possible. To learn more, support our work, or follow our journey, visit www.cistwincities.org and share our page with a friend. 💙