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Christel House prepare graduates to achieve upward economic mobility, demonstrate good citizenship, and become empowered to identify and realize their goals, dreams and human potential. Our vision is a world where poverty does not limit potential.

To empower society's most vulnerable youth to develop positive and self-sustaining lives by igniting their passion through Engaged Education and to serve as a model for systemic change and social justice in education.

Colorado Dream Foundation’s mission is to partner with youth and their families as they successfully navigate school, college, and career by providing a holistic academic, social, and emotional program from elementary school through college, along with post-secondary scholarship assistance.We build long-term relationships with families, supporting youth from 3rd grade through their educational journey and into their careers. Our academic enrichment and behavioral health services empower youth to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams. By helping our youth gain access to college, we put them on a different academic and life trajectory. Alumni return home as role models, leaders, and advocates, transforming the way their communities see themselves and their futures.

Building long term, life changing relationships with urban youth. 

The mission of Communities In Schools Dallas Region is to help students at risk of failure stay in school, achieve academically and graduate, to become productive and contributing members of our communities. CISDR works right on the school campus every day, all day, one on one with struggling students to stay in school and succeed.  CISDR connects these students and families to community resources/services through its strong partnerships with school districts, educators, corporations, institutions of higher learning, government agencies, faith based and community organizations.

Communities In Schools surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Communities In Schools Pittsburgh-Allegheny County (CISPAC) is an affiliate of the nation's largest stay-in-school network. Nationally, Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation's leading dropout prevention organization, and the only one proven to both decrease dropout rates and increase graduation rates. CIS emphasizes 5 Basics. We believe that every child needs and deserves: 1. A personal 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

The Mission of Communities In Schools is to champion the connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school and prepare for life.

Research and Development of materials for the teaching of the "core knowledge carriculum" in American elemenary schools. 

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose — college, career, and beyond — so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

FRIENDS OF SAX-ZIM BOGS MISSION IS TO PRESERVE, PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE SAX-ZIM BOG THROUGH LAND PRESERVATION, EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION.

School on Wheels of Massachusetts’ (SOWMA) mission is to support the academic, social and emotional growth of students impacted by homelessness. Our vision is for all students to have the support necessary to be successful in school and achieve a productive future that will help end the cycle of homelessness.Our 3 “Pathways to Student Success” (One-on-One Tutoring Program, Bridge Program and Tools for School) give at risk students the opportunity to reach their full potential --- by being a consistent presence in their lives, by building their belief in themselves and by increasing their competencies to succeed in school. Since 2004, SOWMA has tutored 3,200+ students, celebrated 39 college graduations and distributed 31,000+ customized backpacks.