Communities In Schools Dallas Region, Inc.

CISDR 2012 Gala

Communities In Schools Dallas Region (CISDR) is rounding up partners for its annual Kids Come First Gala on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Eddie Deen’s Ranch on 944 South Lamar in Downtown Dallas. Dallas natives, Chris Turner and Cece Turner, Gala Co-Chairs, are a mother daughter team committed to education and ensuring that all children have the opportunity to succeed in school.

This year's "Kids Come First" Gala Partners’ Roundup is sure to impress with its live and silent auctions, western style buffet, music from the Mars Hill Band and mechanical calf roping – all for a down right honorable cause.

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Scott Cook represents CISDR as One Man Dallas Finalist

One Man Dallas is a fun, social, and professional event that identifies the one man in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area who represents the best of Dallas from the perspectives of community involvement, personality, intelligence, and fitness. One Man Dallas not only puts the spotlight on 21 guys doing great work in the community, but also highlights volunteer opportunities in the community. Each of the 21 men has created a volunteer opportunity that benefits his affiliated charity and you are invited to participate.

Scott Cook has been chosen as one of 21 semi-finalists for One Man Dallas, an event that ultimately selects one male and his affiliated nonprofit of choice that best represent Dallas-Fort Worth in the categories of community involvement, personality, intelligence and fitness. Scott is participating in One Man Dallas on behalf of Communities In Schools Dallas Region (CISDR).

Vote for Scott Cook at www.onemandallas.com (you may click on the link to go straight to the website) where you will see Scott's profile and community service project. If you are 18+, you may vote on the site once a day through May 8 for Scott and CISDR as the best representative in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

Communities In Schools Dallas Region Student Stories

Rene

Rene

Rene is a fourth grade student who receives academic support and attends extra tutoring at Ketchup Saturdays. Hear what he has to say about CIS: “If I need help with a subject they'll help me pass my test. We play games and work on math, reading and writing.”

CIS impresses the need to stay in school and set a goal of obtaining a college education for students even at the elementary level. It’s never too early to get students excited about their education. As Rene says, “going to school is important so you can learn and go to college.”

Communities In Schools Dallas Region in the Spotlight

The Park Cities News interviews "Dream Achiever" Bobby B. Lyle about CISDR.

The Dallas Morning News recognizes CISDR's 25 years of service.

Thank You, Avon Cleaners
and the Godo Family!

Avon Cleaners and The Godo Family recently supported the students of CIDSR by participating in the winter clothing drive through their generous In-Kind donation of dry cleaning. Hundreds of school children received a clean coat to keep them warm throughout the winter season.

Stacy Godo shared his thoughts surrounding the work of CIDSR.

Question: Why does Avon Cleaners support Communities In Schools Dallas Region?

Answer: "I understand the importance educating children. As a community member, this is an opportunity for me to raise awareness of CISDR and the many resources they offer to meet specific needs of every child served."

Question: How can people get involved with CISDR?

Answer: "People can engage with CISDR in a variety of ways. In addition to monetary and In-Kind donations, providing on-campus support by way of one-on-one tutoring and volunteering offers overall real-life guidance to students who otherwise would not receive it at home, among other ways."

Support Students As You Shop

You can support CISDR simply by shopping at Kroger or Tom Thumb. Just click one of the logos below, print out the form, and take it on your next shopping trip. After a one-time enrollment, the grocery store will contribute a percentage of every purchase you make to Communities In Schools Dallas Region.

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