Communities In Schools of Philadelphia

Two of the country’s most respected charity evaluators have given Communities In Schools high marks for its commitment to the highest standards of nonprofit business standards. With recognition from the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance and consistently high ratings from Charity Navigator, Communities In Schools has moved to the top tier of national nonprofits for its financial stewardship and operational transparency.

The Diplomas Now model, spreading in cities across the nation, uses an early- warning system to identify potential dropouts and offers intensive social support to help students make it through.

The Promise of Promise Neighborhoods: Beyond Good Intentions — Secretary Arne Duncan’s Remarks at the Harlem Children’s Zone Fall Conference.

“Let me cite one final example of a national program that works, which I came to know well in Chicago. Communities in Schools, known as CIS, runs the nation’s largest dropout prevention program, each year providing about two million students an array of integrated support services.