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Donations

Support young people and families affected by hurricanes. There are many ways you can help with relief efforts. With your support, the Communities In Schools network can make a difference. Follow the links below to learn more about:

In-kind Donations
We welcome your in-kind donations for those affected by hurricanes. There are a number of "wish list" items that are needed, including school supplies, baby supplies, and more. If you would like to donate materials for hurricane victims, click here to contact local CIS offices for a more specific list of needed items.

Cash Donations
Donate to the CIS National Hurricane Relief Fund

Make a tax deductible online donation to the CIS National Hurricane Relief Fund through Click & Pledge

To designate your donation to our state and local affiliate offices, please write the affiliate name on the memo line of your check. Please make checks payable to: CIS National Katrina Fund

If you prefer, here is our address for sending a donation by mail:

CIS National Hurricane Relief Fund
Communities In Schools National
277 South Washington Street, Suite 210
Alexandria, VA  22314

 

For inquiries, please call (800) CIS-4KIDS.

 
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.