What is Friends of CIS

The Friends of Communities In Schools is a group of diverse and influential community members with a common passion for supporting and empowering students to graduate and achieve in life. They collaborate with CIS staff to provide students with enrichment activities, mentors and resources to help them succeed. Friends also support CIS-SA by:

Serving as ambassadors for CIS-SA by spreading the word about our cause
Attending CIS-SA events & inviting others to learn more
Participating in volunteer opportunities to make a direct & indirect impact on students
Connecting CIS-SA with other organizations and companies that are mission aligned to create potential partnership

“Thanks to the Friends of CIS-SA for establishing partners with the San Antonio Botanical Gardens, McNay Museum and San Antonio Museum of Art.”

Become a Member

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VOLUNTEER WITH FRIENDS

Why Become a Friend?

JOIN A GROUP OF PASSIONATE PEOPLE

- Attend Exclusive networking events
- Connect with other like-minded individuals and leaders in the community
- Engage with other leaders in education & youth advocacy

MAKE A DIRECT OR INDIRECT IMPACT ON STUDENTS

- Build relationships with students by serving as a volunteer
- Provide opportunities to expand possibilities for our students by funding off-campus visits like to McNay and other places

HELP LIFT US UP

- Share the good work we are doing with others & use your voice to influence change
- Provide Emergency Funds when needed by offering relief when programs are at risk
- Promote collaboration with other mission-aligned organizations

Member Spotlight

“I love being a Friend of Communities In Schools. They have done so much for kids at risk over the years, giving them that extra support to be successful in school and in life. No doubt during this pandemic, that help is needed more than ever.” – Doris Rips

Membership Benefits

Become a part of the solution to supporting at risk-youth
Participate in educational events
Attend exclusive networking opportunities

Have a sense of pride and accomplishment for giving to others
Receive a membership perk at the annual CIS Luncheon

Ready to Become a Friend?

Individual Membership is only $35 and Household Membership is $50 per year.

There are two ways you can join or renew your membership.
1. Complete the electronic membership form below
or
2. Mail us your membership form and a check for your dues. Be sure to indicate Friends of CIS in the memo of your check.

Communities In Schools of San Antonio
ATTN: Jessica Hannah
1045 Cheever Blvd. Suite 201 San Antonio, TX 78217

All memberships now expire on August 31st of each year.