Category Archives: CIS Blog
Donuts for Dads with Mayor Alvin Brown
Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and various father figures were recognized for their undying dedication to their children at Biltmore Elementary. “Donuts for Dads” was organized by Communities In Schools of Jacksonville Site Coordinator, Bramley Ross. As the fathers and their children … Continue reading
Nonprofit News: Highlighting Jacksonville’s Philanthropic Community
Jacksonville Daily Record Nonprofit News: AT&T Gives $100,000 to Communities In Schools of Jacksonville When AT&T Florida State President Marshall Criser presented a $100000 check to Communities In Schools of Jacksonville. The four-year, $400000 grant …
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JBJ: AT&T donates $100,000 to aid area high schools
Jacksonville Business Journal: AT&T donates $100,000 to aid area high schools AT&T Inc. presented its fourth and final $100000 grant to Communities in Schools of Jacksonville, as part of its Aspire initiative.
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TEAM UP for a future!
120 students were expected to take part in Communities In Schools Afterschool Team Up program at Sadie T. Tillis Elementary…we currently have 194 enrolled. TEAM UP at Sadie T. Tillis is run by Communities In Schools Project Manager Lonnie Lewis … Continue reading
Meet the Father Figure-Mentoring
National Mentoring Month is always exciting! Current mentors renew their mentoring commitment and new mentors begin exciting journeys. Mr. Vincent Foster has been a mentor at Jeff Davis Middle School since 2010. Mr. Foster and his mentee Adrian have a … Continue reading
Man up to your dreams!
“Some dreams come true in a week, some in a month, and some in years…but hold on to it!” exclaimed Mr. Davis, “When you have a dream, you prepare for it!”. That was the focus of the 2nd Annul Man … Continue reading
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Real Men Read!
If you are reading this then you must understand how important it is to read. With the help of Principal Mrs. Ajluni and Assistant Principal Mrs. Everson, Communities in School’s site coordinator at Lake Forest Elementary (Stephanie Donelan) has put together the … Continue reading
The Simplicity of Difference-Mentoring
Kenneth James was matched with his mentee, Carlos, in October of 2010 (last school year). Carlos was excited about having a mentor and still looks forward to his visits with Kenneth. Carlos and Kenneth have a great relationship. Carlos does … Continue reading
Options for the future for students at Frank H Peterson
9th Annual College & Career Expo sponsored by the Communities In Schools Student Enrichment Program at Frank H Peterson Academies of Technology a huge success! We had 44 colleges, local businesses and all branches of the military in attendance. MaryAnn Foster, … Continue reading
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Blaine Gabbert of the Jaguars helps out kids in need
Communities In Schools students and Principal of Woodland Acres Elementary, Tim Feagans, welcomed Jaguars quarterback, Blaine Gabbert, to their school November 8th. Gabbert, along with volunteers from Brumos Motor Cars and the Executive Director for Dignity U Wear, Bob Bryan, … Continue reading
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