Congrats are in order for Sophie, one of this year’s CIS Tenacity Award winners! 🎊
Sophie worked directly with our Student Supports Manager Jackie on improving her communication skills, advocating for her needs at school, and building trust. Sophie ended the school year demonstrating strength and vulnerability in her words and actions, Jackie said.
Our team had a great time participating in the Chicago Public Schools Partner Expo yesterday!
We built relationships, shared info about our program impact, and saw some familiar faces, including several organizations in our community partner network.
𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀? We're hiring changemakers to join us in empowering the city's young people to explore their interests, envision their future, and achieve their goals. Apply now or share with your network!
Our current open positions include: --Behavioral and Mental Health Partnership Specialist --College and Career Partnership Specialist --Student Supports Manager, South Side Schools
End-of-year celebrations are the perfect time to reflect on all the progress made, recognize the journey to get there, and celebrate all the good things to come!
Last month, one of our Tenacity Award winners, Aleida, celebrated her success along with her sisters and her CIS Student Supports Manager Lali. Aleida said she felt good receiving the award and knowing there was someone who noticed the progress she made. 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
Last month, a few of our team members had the opportunity to participate in the Anti-Violence Youth Committee’s Annual Peace March at one of our Intensive schools on the West Side.
During the peace march, students shared their inspiring reasons for marching — caring for people in their community, keeping each other safe to prevent violence, and encouraging change! ... See MoreSee Less
Shout-out to Caleb, a fifth grader who worked with our Student Supports Manager Marissa on ways to stay focused in class and ended the school year with tremendous growth!
Caleb met weekly with Marissa to reflect on his goals and showed dedication to making progress and staying on task.
Marissa celebrated Caleb at the end of the year with a CIS Tenacity Award, and she looks forward to seeing him continue to learn, grow, and succeed next year. Way to go, Caleb! 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗡: 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀! 𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀! CIS of Chicago has been chosen as a Target Circle nonprofit partner!
Each quarter, Target chooses local nonprofit organizations for community members to cast votes and support. Thanks to a community nomination, CIS of Chicago is eligible for voting starting this month.
Kameron is one of our CIS Tenacity Award winners this year who made huge progress with his grades. Kameron worked with our Student Supports Manager, Jacob, on his emotional regulation, positive decision-making skills, and asking for help when needed.
He also participated actively in Jacob’s boys’ group, where he learned new skills and built connections with his peers. ... See MoreSee Less
Our team was thrilled to be present at graduation celebrations across the city this month and celebrate this amazing class and their many accomplishments. This is just the beginning!
SBEV is a new CIS partner that offers a wide variety of afterschool programs, including athletics, arts, and academics. The team was able to tour SBEV's space and see some of the beautiful creations their students have made! ... See MoreSee Less
Our team connects schools with unique, meaningful experiences through our network of community partners!
Student Supports Manager Jacob and the GSA at his school recently took a field trip to Center on Halsted to take a guided tour of the Legacy Walk, an outdoor LGBTQ history exhibit in Lakeview. Thanks, Center on Halsted! ... See MoreSee Less
Congrats to Vario, an eighth grader who has made huge progress since he started working with CIS’ Juanita more than six years ago!
Juanita provided Vario with tailored, one-on-one support throughout elementary school and always believed in his unlimited potential. Vario graduated eighth grade with improved grades and behavior — and a CIS Tenacity Award!
We’re so proud of his growth and wish him all the best as he gets ready for high school in the fall. ... See MoreSee Less
Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Congrats are in order for Sophie, one of this year’s CIS Tenacity Award winners! 🎊
Sophie worked directly with our Student Supports Manager Jackie on improving her communication skills, advocating for her needs at school, and building trust. Sophie ended the school year demonstrating strength and vulnerability in her words and actions, Jackie said.
Way to go, Sophie! ... See MoreSee Less
Our team had a great time participating in the Chicago Public Schools Partner Expo yesterday!
We built relationships, shared info about our program impact, and saw some familiar faces, including several organizations in our community partner network.
Chicago Run
Imagination Theater
The Joffrey Ballet
Goodman Theatre
Wellness4Every1 ... See MoreSee Less
𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀?
We're hiring changemakers to join us in empowering the city's young people to explore their interests, envision their future, and achieve their goals. Apply now or share with your network!
Our current open positions include:
--Behavioral and Mental Health Partnership Specialist
--College and Career Partnership Specialist
--Student Supports Manager, South Side Schools
Interested in learning more? Visit cisofchicago.applicantpro.com/jobs/ ... See MoreSee Less
End-of-year celebrations are the perfect time to reflect on all the progress made, recognize the journey to get there, and celebrate all the good things to come!
Last month, one of our Tenacity Award winners, Aleida, celebrated her success along with her sisters and her CIS Student Supports Manager Lali. Aleida said she felt good receiving the award and knowing there was someone who noticed the progress she made. 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
Last month, a few of our team members had the opportunity to participate in the Anti-Violence Youth Committee’s Annual Peace March at one of our Intensive schools on the West Side.
During the peace march, students shared their inspiring reasons for marching — caring for people in their community, keeping each other safe to prevent violence, and encouraging change! ... See MoreSee Less
Shout-out to Caleb, a fifth grader who worked with our Student Supports Manager Marissa on ways to stay focused in class and ended the school year with tremendous growth!
Caleb met weekly with Marissa to reflect on his goals and showed dedication to making progress and staying on task.
Marissa celebrated Caleb at the end of the year with a CIS Tenacity Award, and she looks forward to seeing him continue to learn, grow, and succeed next year. Way to go, Caleb! 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗡: 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀! 𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀! CIS of Chicago has been chosen as a Target Circle nonprofit partner!
Each quarter, Target chooses local nonprofit organizations for community members to cast votes and support. Thanks to a community nomination, CIS of Chicago is eligible for voting starting this month.
Please visit www.target.com/circle/community-voting or follow the video directions below to vote for us! ... See MoreSee Less
Go, Kameron! 🎉
Kameron is one of our CIS Tenacity Award winners this year who made huge progress with his grades. Kameron worked with our Student Supports Manager, Jacob, on his emotional regulation, positive decision-making skills, and asking for help when needed.
He also participated actively in Jacob’s boys’ group, where he learned new skills and built connections with his peers. ... See MoreSee Less
Congrats to the Class of 2025!! 🎓
Our team was thrilled to be present at graduation celebrations across the city this month and celebrate this amazing class and their many accomplishments. This is just the beginning!
#beingpresentmatters #AllinforKids ... See MoreSee Less
This month, our Community Partnership Team had the opportunity to visit Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village (SBEV) for their monthly meeting.
SBEV is a new CIS partner that offers a wide variety of afterschool programs, including athletics, arts, and academics. The team was able to tour SBEV's space and see some of the beautiful creations their students have made! ... See MoreSee Less
Our team connects schools with unique, meaningful experiences through our network of community partners!
Student Supports Manager Jacob and the GSA at his school recently took a field trip to Center on Halsted to take a guided tour of the Legacy Walk, an outdoor LGBTQ history exhibit in Lakeview. Thanks, Center on Halsted! ... See MoreSee Less
Congrats to Vario, an eighth grader who has made huge progress since he started working with CIS’ Juanita more than six years ago!
Juanita provided Vario with tailored, one-on-one support throughout elementary school and always believed in his unlimited potential. Vario graduated eighth grade with improved grades and behavior — and a CIS Tenacity Award!
We’re so proud of his growth and wish him all the best as he gets ready for high school in the fall. ... See MoreSee Less