For years The Platform Group Gallery has supported Communities in Schools Houston with time and product donations. Please consider learning more about this national drop-out prevention organization that is dedicated to providing support to students in-need, teachers and parents. Here is just one example of the spectacular work done by Communities in Schools Houston.
At only age 9, Rene faced life circumstances that threated to overwhelm him. He wasn't doing well in school and other kids made cruel remarks about the clothes he wore to school and his stutter.
You see, Rene lived with his grandmother, and they barely got by. His mother was serving time for drug possession, and he had never known his father. There were times when Rene and his grandmother had no electricity, and eviction notices were common. Despite being hungry and tired, Rene went to school every day and did his best.
A caring teacher noticed that Rene was withdrawn and was being teased by the other students. She referred him to the Communities in Schools office on the campus, and the project manager immediately contacted Rene and his grandmother. She put Rene's grandmother in touch with several local organizations that could help with electricity, rent and food. And because of the generosity of CIS donors, the project manager was able to provide Rene with school supplies, a backpack, and clothing to wear to school from the CIS Emergency Fund.
Over the last 29 years, CIS has encountered thousands of Rene's. And because of generous, caring people like you, we've been able to give them the assistance they've needed to succeed in school and prepare for life.
Communities in Schools can't do it alone. Please consider becoming a Communities in Schools partner at one of the levels below. Event a small gift makes a big impact!
Schools Supplies: For as little as $5/month you can provide a child with school supplies for an entire year.
Dental Care: For just $9 / month you can provide a child with a complete cleaning, dental exam and x-rays.
Emergency Fund: For $13 / month you can provide a child with basic emergency needs such as food, clothing or shelter.
Complete Services: For $19 / month you can provide a child with the full array of CIS services, including school supplies, dental care and emergency assistance for an entire year.
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