What is Friends of CIS-SA

The Friends of Communities In Schools of San Antonio is a group of diverse and influential community members with a common passion for supporting and empowering students to graduate and achieve in life. They collaborate with CIS-SA staff to provide students with enrichment activities, mentors and resources to help them succeed. Friends also support CIS-SA by:

Serving as ambassadors for CIS-SA by spreading the word about our cause
Attending CIS-SA events & inviting others to learn more
Participating in volunteer opportunities to make a direct & indirect impact on students
Connecting CIS-SA with other organizations and companies that are mission aligned to create potential partnership

“Thanks to the Friends of CIS-SA for establishing partnerships with the San Antonio Botanical Garden, McNay Art Museum, and San Antonio Museum of Art.”

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Why Become a Friend?

JOIN A GROUP OF PASSIONATE PEOPLE

- Attend exclusive networking events
- Connect with other like-minded individuals and leaders in the community
- Engage with other leaders in education & youth advocacy

MAKE A DIRECT OR INDIRECT IMPACT ON STUDENTS

- Build relationships with students by serving as a volunteer
- Provide opportunities to expand possibilities for our students by funding off-campus visits like the McNay and other places

HELP LIFT US UP

- Share the good work we are doing with others & use your voice to influence change
- Provide Emergency Funds when needed by offering relief when programs are at risk
- Promote collaboration with other mission-aligned organizations

Member Spotlight

“Being a Friend of CIS-SA allows me to use my talents where they are needed. Volunteering to either serve directly with the dedicated staff, offering help to deserving students, or working with like-minded people on worthwhile projects, gives me a breath of fresh air and lifts me up. ” – Soonalyn Jacob

Membership Benefits

Become a part of the solution to supporting at risk-youth
Participate in educational events
Attend exclusive networking opportunities

Have a sense of pride and accomplishment for giving to others

Ready to Become a Friend?

Individual Membership is only $35 and Household Membership is $50 per year.

There are two ways you can join or renew your membership.
1. Complete the electronic membership form here.
or
2. Mail us your membership form and a check for your dues. Be sure to indicate Friends of CIS in the memo of your check.

Communities In Schools of San Antonio
ATTN: Jessica Hannah
1045 Cheever Blvd. Suite 201 San Antonio, TX 78217

All memberships now expire on August 31st of each year.