Success Stories

Growing up was never easy for Elektra. Life felt like a constant battle, requiring strength and resilience. Even flipping tires became a way to channel stress and push forward.

Through CIS-SA, Miguelangel participated in self-esteem activities, skill-building exercises, and positive affirmations like “I am brave. I can do anything.” Over the years, he grew from a reserved student into an active participant and leader in his group.

Javier and Cecilia are brother and sister. Javier is in kindergarten and is an outgoing and very caring individual, often worrying more about the well-being of others than his own.

Right before the school year started, Sadie's home was struck by lightning, which caused it to catch fire. While the house wasn’t a total loss, this caused her family to be displaced with relatives until it could be repaired.

William is in his second year at Palo Alto College and is ready to transfer to UTSA to complete his degree in psychology! He is a veteran who has overcome many obstacles to feel comfortable attending college.

During her senior year of high school, Jessica received the Alamo Promise scholarship to pursue her postsecondary education. Life got in the way, and she stopped attending college.