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Leadership Denton Class Gives Big to Communities In Schools of North Texas

Denton, TX – January 21, 2009: Members of the Leadership Denton class, in an effort to make a difference in the community, conducted a drive to collect coats for children served by Communities In Schools of North Texas (CISNT), a local dropout prevention program. This generous support comes at a time when coats are in short supply for students served by CISNT.

“We were so excited to have the opportunity to contribute to the CISNT cause as part of our Big Give initiative by sponsoring a coat drive for the students that CISNT supports. Thank you, CISNT, for helping keep kids in school” commented April Cain, Leadership Denton Class 2008-09.

Lewisville , TX – January 7, 2009: Communities In Schools of North Texas has received a $20,000 grant from the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation to support dropout prevention programs at Hedrick Elementary and Lakeland Elementary schools. These schools, located in the Lewisville Independent School district, have significant concentrations of economically disadvantaged, at-risk students.

The King Foundation supports Education and Children & Youth initiatives to prepare young people for school and to support the educational process to promote and develop sound character and values in young people. All CISNT projects support the idea that every child needs and deserves five basic things: 1) a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult; 2) a safe place to learn and grow; 3) a healthy start and healthy future; 4) a marketable skill prior to graduating; and 5) a chance to give back to peers and community. Because the mission and vision of CISNT and the King Foundation are so closely aligned, the King gift will to help provide direct services to over 200 students at these campuses.

Alliance, TX - December 15, 2008: CISNT is honored once again to receive financial support from Speedway Children’s Charities-Texas Chapter for our work helping at-risk students succeed in school and prepare for life. This year’s grant to CISNT will help underwrite the cost for CISNT students and their parents to visit the University of North Texas, meet UNT students to hear about what college means to them and attend the February 21st Mean Green Women’s and Men’s basketball games against University of Arkansas Little Rock. This important college visit for CISNT elementary, middle school and high school students is a building block to establishing a path to excellence. CISNT is proud to partner with Speedway Children’s Charities, UNT Athletics, UNT Business Services and the UNT Center for Outreach and Community Involvement for this outstanding life experience for our students.

Thank you to all the runners and volunteers for making the Savannah Jingle Bell Run a great success!

On Saturday, December 6, runners from all around the local community experienced the brisk weather through the scenic Savannah community. The 1K Fun Run/Walk had both runners, walkers and dogs participate, while the 5K run had runners of all ages run through the neighborhood trails and greenbelts. The Savannah Jingle Bell run benefits Communities In Schools of North Texas. Thank you for helping our kids cross the finish line!

Click here to see photos of the run.

Communities In Schools of North Texas Opens 8 New After School Programs in Denton

Denton, TX – October 28, 2008: Communities In Schools of North Texas (CISNT) has opened 8 new after school programs in Denton ISD this month. The new CISNT after school programs are funded through a five year Texas Education Agency 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. The after school program is a collaborative effort between Communities In Schools of North Texas, Denton ISD, University of North Texas, United Way of Denton County The Village Church and Wells Fargo Bank.