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Be an Advocate for Youth in Your Community

Young people are falling through the cracks and they need more than just schools. They need families and communities who are there for them. Encourage colleagues, friends and family to get involved, and support organizations proven to make a difference.

Speak Up!

By starting the conversation, whether at home or at the local coffee house, you're taking the first step to making a difference and spreading awareness that our youth need our support.

Write to Your Representative

To really make a change, we need to change the system. By writing to your representative, you can make it clear that our youth is a top priority and not just a budget issue. Tell a personal story and give a face to the hundreds of students effected by Olympia.

Below is a template for a letter to your representative to use at your own will. Also, use the link below to find out who your local representative is and where to send your letter. Its through personal connections, a Communities In Schools principal, that will bring change.

Spread the News!

Below we have gathered an assortment of materials for you to download, print and handout to friends, family and neighbors.

  • Communities In Schools Flyer: An simple, straight to the point flyer to hand to others.
  • Our Factsheets: Download any of the factsheets detailing the Communities In Schools organization based in your community. Learn more about what they do and pass the word on.

 

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One Child at a Time
At 18, Angelica was pregnant, jobless, homeless and a dropout. She tried to return to school, but found it hard to balance classes and a baby while trying to make ends meet. Angelica’s teacher learned of her situation, and contacted a Communities In Schools resource provider. The next day Angelica received a bag of basic items, baby clothes, food vouchers, and business clothing for job interviews. With the continued support of her teacher and Communities In Schools, Angelica found a job and graduated. Today, Angelica is completing her Bachelor’s degree, involved in her community, and has great hope for her future. “Communities In Schools opened that first door for me to walk through. It gave me encouragement and self-confidence,” says Angelica. “It lifted me up and helped me start a new life for me and my daughter.”
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Angelica: Changing One Life At A Time