In Schools to Break Barriers. In Life to Empower.

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About Us
Communities In Schools of Memphis is an accredited affiliate of the nation’s largest, most effective dropout prevention organization.
Challenge
Nearly half of all children in Memphis live below the poverty line, the highest child poverty rate in the United States.

Our Solution
Relationships, not programs, change the trajectory of life for at-risk students.
In partnership with local school districts, we provide daily school-based interventions to students in grades PreK–12 to address chronic absenteeism, academic failure, behavioral issues, social service needs, and “much” more.
How do we help students achieve?
Through an innovative interlocking approach, we amplify the power of each student’s potential by connecting them to caring adults and personalized community resources designed to help them overcome obstacles so they can succeed in school and in life.
Communities In Schools believes that every child needs and deserves these five essentials:
1.
A one-on-one relationship
with a caring adult
2.
A safe place to learn
and grow
3.
A healthy start and
a healthy future
4.
A marketable skill
to use upon graduation
5.
A chance to give back to peers and the community
Moving Memphis forward.
Our CEO is committed to advancing educational equity and deepening impact through empowerment.
Our alumni are equipped with the capacity and power to create possibilities for themselves.
Alumni Spotlight
Mission in motion that expands opportunities
The CISM mission is about eliminating barriers and creating access to opportunities so students can achieve in life.
Our Partnerships
Join our dedicated community transforming the potential of our Memphis youth.








Our Partnerships
Join our dedicated community transforming the potential of our Memphis youth.








Our Partnerships
Join our dedicated community transforming the potential of our Memphis youth.









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We need your help to surround students with a community of support and empower them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Learn how you can help us make an impact through a meaningful partnership.