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As normally undemanding tasks (like buying toilet paper) begin to resemble the Hunger Games, businesses…
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It was early March, and schools across the Dallas region and the country were getting…
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Next Tuesday, May 5th is North Texas Giving Tuesday Now, a special day to recognize…
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“Are you up for the challenge?” It’s a question we often hear when talking about…
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CISDR site staff Hannah Clark decided to take a unique approach in reaching the students…
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Today is Mindful Monday. With the COVID-19 lockdown continuing, take a moment to be mindful…
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For students, social distancing and school closure related to COVID-19 means sustained social isolation, a…
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The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety…
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by Maddie Worley, LMSW, Senior Clinical Services Coordinator “This feels a lot like 9/11” is…
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Countless contributions from notable African Americans are routinely missing from Black History Month. Their omission…
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Through “Safer Students, Stronger Schools,” Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) is increasing…
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Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) once again had the pleasure of participating…
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by Adam D. Powell, President & CEO In casual conversation the other day, I uttered…
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Technology can help us connect with others, find answers to questions, and improve productivity, but…
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by Adam Powell, President & CEO of CISDR As we approach the holiday season, I…
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Disasters are upsetting experiences for everyone involved. The emotional toll that disaster brings can sometimes…
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It's normal for children and youth to experience various types of emotional distress as they…
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Our hard-working Site Coordinators rely on community volunteers to help students succeed both inside and…
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CISDR joined the Dallas Chapter of the Women of AT&T (WOA Dallas), on Thursday, May…
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Amazon Prime Day offers Black Friday prices in the middle of summer. This year, Amazon…
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CISDR Leadership Council, a young professionals group dedicated to supporting CISDR’s critical work in the…
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Each June, Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) sends elementary students to the…
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Congratulations to our Employee of the Month, Debi Williams at Armstrong Middle School in Plano.…
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Congratulations to our Employee of the Month, Cara Cargill at Press Elementary in McKinney. Cara…
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CISDR's Employee of the Month program recognizes staff whose job performance and overall contributions embody…
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Thank You to the South Asian Bar Association of Dallas / Fort Worth (SABA DFW)…
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We are happy to announce that Sylvia E. Fuentes has joined the CISDR Board of…
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As we give thanks… …the story of one resilient young woman… Above: Eritrea telling her…
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It's an exciting day in the Dallas area, as people from around the community take…
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We know we are one of MANY worthy non-profits sending you reminders about what day…
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G. Brint Ryan Chairman and CEO Ryan DALLAS, TEXAS (September 17, 2018) — Ryan has…
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Thank you once again to Capital One for donating school supplies to help CISDR students…
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KXAS NBC 5 and KXTX Telemundo 39, in partnership with Tom Thumb and Albertson’s supermarkets,…
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Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region, Inc. (CISDR) is pleased to announce that G.…
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Sandy's ScholarTrips was founded in 2015 in honor of retired CISDR President & CEO, Sandy…
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Our community has witnessed a 20% increase in self harm and violent behaviors in our…
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With our Connected Community Luncheon coming up tomorrow, May 31, 2018, we'd like to take…
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With our Connected Community Luncheon coming up this Thursday, May 31, 2018, we'd like to…
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With our Connected Community Luncheon coming up this Thursday, May 31, 2018, we'd like to…
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We are pleased to announce that National Life Group Foundation has awarded a $50,000 one-time…
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CISDR welcomes Daniel Horsch to our Board of Directors. As Senior Marketing Manager at Visit…
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Ron Guerrier Ron Guerrier, keynote speaker at CISDR's Connected Community Luncheon on May 31, 2018,…
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Using the Power of Community to Change Kids' Lives When students are faced with insurmountable…
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Monica Ordonez (CISDR VP), Jared Hughes (HGMS site coordinator), Eritrea (CISDR Alum & HGMS staff),…
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Our February Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) crisis training class is SOLD OUT! Our…
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Thank you to Chi Omega Christmas Market for raising $22,500 for CISDR. Your generosity and…
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Every year, Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) releases a visual retrospective of…
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As we close out the 2017 year, we to thank everyone involved in the successes…
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On November 14, 2017, Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region received 715 coats from…
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CISDR is pleased to welcome James Fisher as our new Director of Development. James has…
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Over the course of the last 2 years, our community has witnessed a 20% increase…
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The 6th Annual CISDR Golf Tournament was held on Monday, September 25, 2017 at Las…
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We are greatly saddened by the news coming from the Texas Coast, as Hurricane Harvey…
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KXAS NBC 5 and KXTX Telemundo 39, in partnership with Tom Thumb and Albertson's supermarkets,…
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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…
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