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The holidays are a time for gratitude, generosity, and community. Join Communities In Schools of San Antonio in making the season brighter for students and families across our community. Your holiday gift — whether it’s food, a warm coat, or a special present — helps ensure every child feels cared for and supported this season. Together, we can meet immediate needs and spread holiday cheer through one of our three Holiday Giving programs:

For questions, please contact Ilsa Garcia, Community Initiatives Coordinator, at cis.volunteer@cissa.org or 210-520-8440 ext. 225.

Holiday Harvest Drive

Help families share a warm and nourishing holiday meal

The Holiday Harvest Drive provides nonperishable food items and a grocery gift card to families served by CIS-SA. Your support helps relieve the stress of the season and ensures that every family has what they need to gather around the table and celebrate together.

Thanksgiving Baskets May Include:

$35 Gift Card for Turkey
4 – Cans of Green Beans
4 – Cans of Corn
2 – Cans of Cranberry Sauce
2 – Boxes of Stuffing
2 – Boxes of Mashed potatoes
4 – Packages of Dinner Rolls
1 – Desert of Choice

Estimated value for 1 basket = $75

Project Joy Gift Drive

Brighten a student’s holiday with the gift of joy

Through Project Joy, CIS-SA provides holiday gifts to students who may otherwise go without. Each donation helps remind students that they are valued, seen, and cared for by their community.

How to help:

1. Adopt a Student(s)

We will match you with a student and provide their wish list. Gift limit is $25.

2. Adopt a Family

By adopting a family, you will help provide a gift for each child in the household ($25 gift limit per child) and provide a meal for the family (~$75 value for 1 meal).

Food basket may include:

$35 Gift Card for Ham or Turkey
4 – Cans of Green Beans
4 – Cans of Corn
2 – Cans of Cranberry Sauce
2 – Boxes of Stuffing
2 – Boxes of Mashed potatoes
4 – Packages of Dinner Rolls
1 – Desert of Choice

Warmth for Winter Drive

Share comfort and warmth this winter season

Through our Warmth for Winter Drive, we collect and distribute new coats, blankets, and other cold-weather essentials to children and families in need across San Antonio. Every donation helps ensure students stay healthy, warm, and ready to learn.

Warmth for Winter Items Include:

New jackets for elementary through high school-aged students
New blankets of any size
New hats, beanies, and gloves

Make an Impact This Holiday Season

Your generosity makes a direct difference in the lives of students and families. Together, we can surround students with the support they need to flourish — during the holidays and all year long.

Questions? Please contact Ilsa Garcia, Community Initiatives Coordinator, at cis.volunteer@cissa.org or call 210-520-8440 ext. 225.