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Like never before, CISDR students have had to "go beyond" financial hardship and emotional trauma…
adminMay 25, 2021
At Caldwell Elementary School in McKinney ISD, students made "slime" as part of a science…
adminMay 13, 2021
CISDR invites you to the 10th Annual CISDR Golf Tournament on Monday, September 27, 2021.…
adminMay 6, 2021
May is Mental Health Month! All month long, we will be raising awareness for mental…
adminMay 1, 2021
Every year, CISDR releases a visual retrospective of our results from the previous school year,…
adminApril 15, 2021
CISDR Site Coordinator Emily Yount recently organized a school-wide Basic & Essential Needs drive for…
adminApril 13, 2021
Congratulations to CISDR Site Coordinator Gina Fuller, who is "Bulldog to the Week" at McKinney…
adminApril 12, 2021
At Webb Elementary in McKinney, CISDR Site Coordinator Kayla Firth runs a "Flashlight Reading Friday"…
adminApril 9, 2021
An estimated three million students in the U.S. have gone “missing” during the pandemic — not from…
adminApril 6, 2021
At Shepton High in Plano, CISDR Site Coordinator Victoria Bergez put together an "I Am" wall in…
adminApril 2, 2021
The last year has been difficult for everyone, so CISDR Site Coordinator Juana Mendez helped organize an…
adminMarch 29, 2021
Nonprofit That Supports Student Mental Health Gets An Infusion Of Funds By Bill Zeeble KERA…
adminMarch 23, 2021
Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) received a grant in the amount of…
adminMarch 17, 2021
We are proud to announce that CISDR President & CEO Adam Powell has joined Forbes…
adminMarch 11, 2021
A student at Williams High in Plano was constantly talking down to herself, so Site…
adminMarch 7, 2021
When Winter Storm Uri slammed into the State of Texas, CISDR Site Coordinators sprang into…
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When Winter Storm Uri slammed into the State of Texas, CISDR sprang into action. As…
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CISDR is proud to welcome two new board members: Luisa del Rosal (left) and Tarsha LaCour. Luisa serves as…
adminFebruary 6, 2021
CISDR Site Coordinator Whitney Threatt had to overcome a lot to get where she is…
adminFebruary 4, 2021
Winter in the Dallas region can be surprisingly cold, and thousands of kids don't have…
adminFebruary 2, 2021
Cameron Hernholm: The Funding Fight for At-Risk Kids By Jan Osborn Dallas Doing Good 3:15…
adminJanuary 26, 2021
Communities In Schools Dallas Region Announces Half Million Dollar Grant W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund at…
adminDecember 23, 2020
MySweetWishList: Communities In School Dallas Region By Jeanne Prejean MySweetCharity 5:30 PM on Dec 17,…
adminDecember 18, 2020
Thank you to our CISDR Veterans! Veterans Day gives us an opportunity to reflect on…
adminNovember 11, 2020
S.O.S.: Serving Opportunity Students with Adam Powell By Shawn Williams and Ryan Trimble Deconstructing Dallas…
adminOctober 23, 2020
As anxiety and depression grow among Dallas kids, meet the man fighting on their behalf…
adminOctober 15, 2020
Ennis ISD welcomes student advocate team Goal is keeping students on track and in school.…
adminOctober 12, 2020
The 9th Annual CISDR Golf Tournament raised a record $160,000, a 15% increase from last…
adminOctober 7, 2020
Charity Golf Tournament Raises Record Amount Despite Pandemic By Stephen Hunt Rambler Newspapers 2:21 PM…
adminOctober 7, 2020
CISDR Golf Tournament Receives Record Support Communities In Schools Dallas Raises $152,000 for Socially Distanced…
adminSeptember 16, 2020
This fall, CISDR is partnering with two additional Dallas-area school districts. We will be serving…
adminSeptember 2, 2020
Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) is proud to announce that one of…
adminSeptember 1, 2020
As kids head back to class—whether in schools, at home, or somewhere in between—all students…
adminAugust 31, 2020
Learning Pods: Parenting Lifesaver or Problematic? How pandemic pods are helping—but also hurting—DFW families. By…
adminAugust 28, 2020
With students across the Dallas region starting an uncertain school year, members of the Dallas…
adminAugust 27, 2020
Greetings, and welcome to the first edition of Community Corner. My name is Adam Powell,…
adminAugust 11, 2020
In these uncertain times, staying connected online is more important than ever. Keep in touch…
adminAugust 5, 2020
Let's put the "social" in "social media"! With our schools striving to find the right…
adminAugust 4, 2020
Help local students prepare for a successful school year! Now through August 14, David Weekley…
adminAugust 3, 2020
Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) has helped thousands of students graduate high…
adminJune 26, 2020
Once again, the Women of AT&T Dallas Chapter (WOA Dallas) has partnered with CISDR to…
adminJune 25, 2020
Communities in Schools Dallas Region (CISDR) is excited to welcome two experienced nonprofit professionals to…
adminJune 23, 2020
The last few months have been stressful for everyone, but we can still find things…
adminMay 18, 2020
As normally undemanding tasks (like buying toilet paper) begin to resemble the Hunger Games, businesses…
adminApril 29, 2020
It was early March, and schools across the Dallas region and the country were getting…
adminApril 26, 2020
Next Tuesday, May 5th is North Texas Giving Tuesday Now, a special day to recognize…
adminApril 25, 2020
“Are you up for the challenge?” It’s a question we often hear when talking about…
adminApril 24, 2020
CISDR site staff Hannah Clark decided to take a unique approach in reaching the students…
adminApril 23, 2020
Today is Mindful Monday. With the COVID-19 lockdown continuing, take a moment to be mindful…
adminApril 13, 2020
For students, social distancing and school closure related to COVID-19 means sustained social isolation, a…
adminMarch 30, 2020
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety…
adminMarch 28, 2020
by Maddie Worley, LMSW, Senior Clinical Services Coordinator “This feels a lot like 9/11” is…
adminMarch 27, 2020
Countless contributions from notable African Americans are routinely missing from Black History Month. Their omission…
adminFebruary 28, 2020
Through “Safer Students, Stronger Schools,” Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) is increasing…
adminFebruary 28, 2020
Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) once again had the pleasure of participating…
adminFebruary 21, 2020
by Adam D. Powell, President & CEO In casual conversation the other day, I uttered…
adminJanuary 28, 2020
Technology can help us connect with others, find answers to questions, and improve productivity, but…
adminJanuary 27, 2020
by Adam Powell, President & CEO of CISDR As we approach the holiday season, I…
adminNovember 18, 2019
Disasters are upsetting experiences for everyone involved. The emotional toll that disaster brings can sometimes…
adminNovember 8, 2019
It's normal for children and youth to experience various types of emotional distress as they…
adminJuly 12, 2019
Our hard-working Site Coordinators rely on community volunteers to help students succeed both inside and…
adminJuly 10, 2019
CISDR joined the Dallas Chapter of the Women of AT&T (WOA Dallas), on Thursday, May…
adminJune 30, 2019
Amazon Prime Day offers Black Friday prices in the middle of summer. This year, Amazon…
adminJune 28, 2019
CISDR Leadership Council, a young professionals group dedicated to supporting CISDR’s critical work in the…
adminJune 26, 2019
Each June, Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) sends elementary students to the…
adminJune 14, 2019
Congratulations to our Employee of the Month, Debi Williams at Armstrong Middle School in Plano.…
adminApril 12, 2019
Congratulations to our Employee of the Month, Cara Cargill at Press Elementary in McKinney. Cara…
adminMarch 25, 2019
CISDR's Employee of the Month program recognizes staff whose job performance and overall contributions embody…
adminFebruary 7, 2019
Thank You to the South Asian Bar Association of Dallas / Fort Worth (SABA DFW)…
adminJanuary 16, 2019
We are happy to announce that Sylvia E. Fuentes has joined the CISDR Board of…
adminDecember 13, 2018
As we give thanks… …the story of one resilient young woman… Above: Eritrea telling her…
adminNovember 16, 2018
It's an exciting day in the Dallas area, as people from around the community take…
adminSeptember 20, 2018
We know we are one of MANY worthy non-profits sending you reminders about what day…
adminSeptember 19, 2018
G. Brint Ryan Chairman and CEO Ryan DALLAS, TEXAS (September 17, 2018) — Ryan has…
adminSeptember 17, 2018
Thank you once again to Capital One for donating school supplies to help CISDR students…
adminAugust 9, 2018
KXAS NBC 5 and KXTX Telemundo 39, in partnership with Tom Thumb and Albertson’s supermarkets,…
adminJuly 26, 2018
Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region, Inc. (CISDR) is pleased to announce that G.…
adminJuly 20, 2018
Sandy's ScholarTrips was founded in 2015 in honor of retired CISDR President & CEO, Sandy…
adminJuly 18, 2018
Our community has witnessed a 20% increase in self harm and violent behaviors in our…
adminJune 22, 2018
With our Connected Community Luncheon coming up tomorrow, May 31, 2018, we'd like to take…
adminMay 29, 2018
With our Connected Community Luncheon coming up this Thursday, May 31, 2018, we'd like to…
adminMay 29, 2018
With our Connected Community Luncheon coming up this Thursday, May 31, 2018, we'd like to…
adminMay 26, 2018
We are pleased to announce that National Life Group Foundation has awarded a $50,000 one-time…
adminMay 22, 2018
CISDR welcomes Daniel Horsch to our Board of Directors. As Senior Marketing Manager at Visit…
adminApril 30, 2018
Ron Guerrier Ron Guerrier, keynote speaker at CISDR's Connected Community Luncheon on May 31, 2018,…
adminApril 5, 2018
Using the Power of Community to Change Kids' Lives When students are faced with insurmountable…
adminMarch 22, 2018
Our February Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) crisis training class is SOLD OUT! Our…
adminFebruary 23, 2018
Thank you to Chi Omega Christmas Market for raising $22,500 for CISDR. Your generosity and…
adminFebruary 23, 2018
Every year, Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) releases a visual retrospective of…
adminJanuary 2, 2018
As we close out the 2017 year, we to thank everyone involved in the successes…
adminDecember 11, 2017
On November 14, 2017, Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region received 715 coats from…
adminDecember 11, 2017
CISDR is pleased to welcome James Fisher as our new Director of Development. James has…
adminNovember 8, 2017
Over the course of the last 2 years, our community has witnessed a 20% increase…
adminOctober 24, 2017
The 6th Annual CISDR Golf Tournament was held on Monday, September 25, 2017 at Las…
adminSeptember 26, 2017
We are greatly saddened by the news coming from the Texas Coast, as Hurricane Harvey…
adminAugust 28, 2017
KXAS NBC 5 and KXTX Telemundo 39, in partnership with Tom Thumb and Albertson's supermarkets,…
adminJuly 13, 2017
EOY 2016 Video - Mind the Gap from CIS of the Dallas Region on Vimeo.
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Pictures from the 4th Annual CISDR Golf Tournament Thank you to everyone who joined us…
adminApril 8, 2016