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Hurricane Relief

Communities In Schools is the nation's leading community-based organization helping young people stay in school and prepare for life. Each year, more than two million young people in 27 states and the District of Columbia have access to services through Communities In Schools.

In response to the needs of those devastated by hurricanes, Communities In Schools has launched Communities In Schools Cares. Through this website you can find opportunities to provide assistance so that young people impacted by hurricanes will continue to have access to the CIS Five Basics:

  • A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult
  • A safe place to learn and grow
  • A healthy start and a healthy future
  • A marketable skill to use upon graduation
  • A chance to give back to peers and community
CIS Katrina News

CIS Hurricane News

Communities In Schools, the nation's leading dropout prevention network, is asking the public to donate school supplies for new students. Pens, pencils, paper, glue, backpacks, school uniforms and underwear are needed to help make the children's transition to school a smooth process. ...read more

Success Stories
Displaced Families

Displaced Families

If you have relocated as a result of a hurricane, click here to find a CIS office near you. read more
Donate School Supplies

Donate School Supplies

Thousands of students need school supplies.Click here to find out how you can give immediate assistance.

Resources

Helping the Child Survivors of Hurricane Katrina — IBM has worked with a team of trauma specialists who put together a package for educators who are working with students impacted by the recent hurricanes. This guide is also relevant to any adult working with youth affected by the recent events.Download a complimentary copy of this guide.