On behalf of the Communities In Schools (CIS) of Brunswick County, Inc. Board of Directors, I welcome you to our Web Site. We hope that as you navigate through the information links, you will be encouraged to join us and become more involved in the education and well being of children in Brunswick County.
Each year in North Carolina close to 20,000 children drop out of school only to discover that it is ever more difficult to find productive work without better training. Every high school drop out that cannot find productive work costs society an estimated $6,600 per year and affects everyone's quality of life. The costs to the community mount quickly and the cycle of struggle for children continues.
CIS offers a positive impact in communities to reduce the number of children dropping out of school, which encourages a positive economic outcome within our communities.
We know that caring communities want to help children succeed in life - the issue is how to go about it. CIS operates as a link between the community and the schools by addressing the needs of children and families through a process that mobilizes existing community resources and directs them to the areas of greatest need. With over 600 community partners and 32,000 volunteer hours in Brunswick County, CIS directly impacts individual lives and strengthens our community. CIS is committed to helping students achieve success in school and continue their education in college or other post-secondary training. As a result, our youth will be better equipped to find meaningful employment, lead productive lives, and become contributing members of our society.
CIS of Brunswick County proudly reflects the dedication and commitment of volunteers, businesses, civic groups, communities of faith, and agencies working in partnership with Brunswick County Schools to enhance the quality of education.
I encourage you to learn more about the mission of our work and the many community partnerships that make valuable resources available for Brunswick County citizens. We look forward to including you in the CIS family.
Get involved, make a difference in the life of a child.
Best Regards,
Cynthia K. Tart, Executive Director
Communities In Schools of Brunswick County, Inc.
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Communities In Schools of Brunswick County, Inc.
PO Box 10087 | Southport, NC 28461
Tel (910) 457-3494 | Fax (910) 457-2293
e-mail: info@cisbrunswick.org
