December - 2020

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CIS of Atlanta Thanks Cox Automotive Manheim Sales Team for Their Holiday Generosity

Communities In Schools of Atlanta would like to thank Cox Automotive Manheim Sales Team for their generosity during the holidays. They provided all of our students at Boyd Elementary School with gift cards, and our Site Coordinator, Shirkia, visited her students personally to deliver these gift cards. Look at those smiles! A special thank you to Whitney Gerkin, Manheim Digital Marketplace Director, for facilitating this relationship. Whitney is a Board Member of CIS of Atlant

CIS of Atlanta Alum Helps Lead OSU Football to Cheez-It Bowl Victory

Congratulations to CIS of Atlanta Alumnus, Christian Holmes, on his solid performance in helping to lead Oklahoma State University over University of Miami at the Cheez-It Bowl! Christian is a graduate of Ronald E. McNair High School within the DeKalb County School District. Early in the spring, Christian earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Missouri. The first-generation college student who aspires to pursue social work upon the completion of his football career

CIS of Atlanta Team Spreads Holiday Cheer: La'Vonna and Eric

The semester is over, and our team is taking a well-deserved break for two weeks. However, we will be sharing their acts of kindness to highlight the important work they do during the holidays and throughout the year. La’Vonna and Eric are our Site Coordinators at Brown Middle School, and they were busy this past month distributing gifts to their students and community. Seventeen of La’Vonna’s students received gifts thanks to our partnership with Girls of Excellence. The BMS

CIS of Atlanta Team Spreads Holiday Cheer: Federica Teodori

The semester is over, and our team is taking a well-deserved break for the next two weeks. However, we will be sharing their acts of kindness to highlight the important work they do during the holidays and throughout the year. Our Site Coordinator at Cross Keys High School, Federica, has been busy making home visits to her students, keeping them focused on their classes, dropping off gifts, visiting their families, and delivering rental assistance checks. Federica partners wi

CIS of Atlanta Team Spreads Holiday Cheer: Quintin Avery

The semester is over, and our team is taking a well-deserved break for the next two weeks. However, we will be sharing their acts of kindness to highlight the important work they do during the holidays and throughout the year. This past month, our Site Coordinator at Forest Park High School, Quintin, was able to provide a new laptop for a CIS of Atlanta alumna. Treasure, a graduate of Forest Park High School, is currently a junior criminology student at Paine College. She has

CIS of Atlanta Team Spreads Holiday Cheer: Dee Crooks

The semester is over, and our team is taking a well-deserved break for the next two weeks. However, we will be sharing their acts of kindness to highlight the important work they do during the holidays and throughout the year. Dee, our Site Coordinator at John Lewis Invictus Academy, assisted her team with a holiday gift giveaway where students received bags of toys, blankets, games, etc. They also honored select students with the P.R.I.D.E. (Perseverance, Respect, Integrity,

CIS of Atlanta Partners with Mercedes-Benz USA and Atlanta United for Winter Fest

Last week, Mari, our Site Coordinator at Miles Elementary School, helped coordinate the Winter Fest Drive Thru Celebration hosted by Mercedes-Benz USA and Atlanta United FC. Participants of this event received turkeys, hams, picture books, G-Wagon puzzles, masks & hygiene kits, and other holiday gifts! The special guest was Atlanta United Forward and MLS MVP, Josef Martinez. Josef was busy handing out presents and taking photos with the families. With almost 100 participants

CIS of Atlanta Site Coordinator Helps Students Stay Engaged

With virtual learning becoming the norm for some of our students, our Site Coordinators have had to think creatively about getting their students to participate and stay involved with their work. Mia, our Site Coordinator at Scott Elementary School, had a face-to-face group meeting with some of her students to help them stay focused in school. She wanted to encourage her students to actively participate and engage with class learning. The students were able to express both th

CIS of Atlanta Site Coordinator Organizes Black Women’s Wellness Event

Last month, Felicia, our Site Coordinator at C. H. Gullatt Elementary School, helped organize a black women’s wellness virtual event. This event was open to all parents and families of Gullatt, Felwood, and Conley Hills elementary schools in partnership with the Center for Black Women’s Wellness. Wellness Program Coordinator, Morgan Barnes, MPH, facilitated the virtual event where participants learned about the environmental impact on their health, virtual cooking classes, he

Giving Tuesday 2020 Numbers

We wanted to update you on how much money we raised on Giving Tuesday! 😱🤩 It’s because of supporters like YOU that students will have nutritional food, stable housing, and the support they need to succeed in school and in life. Communities In Schools of Atlanta thanks you for being #AllinforKids! Your contribution on Giving Tuesday will make every difference in the lives of children across metro Atlanta.