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In Life

CIS Wake Pathways empowers students and adults by directly connecting education, career development, and economic mobility.

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CIS Wake’s Success Coaches build one-on-one trusted relationships with students to address unmet basic needs that lead to missed school days, behavior issues, and poor grades.

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Our Mission

We surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Every student deserves:

  • A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult

  • A safe place to learn and grow

  • A healthy start and a healthy future

  • A chance to give back to peers and community

  • A marketable skill to use upon graduation

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Become a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid trainer — for FREE

Posted May 12, 2025

Become a certified Youth Mental Health First Aider for FREE! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR A TRAINING SESSION * Location: Kentwood Learning Center location at 3924 Neeley Street, Raleigh, 27606 Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm Upcoming dates: Saturday, May 17th Saturday, May 31st Saturday, June 21st * Breakfast, lunch, and training materials are included with the […]

Students celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 2025

Posted March 27, 2025

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Testimonials

As the son of a public school educator, the value of education opportunities for all children was always of great importance. My professional connections with CIS Wake co-founders, Glenn Williams and Alex Holmes, introduced me to CIS, but the mission and the people hooked me.

Mark Larson

Board Member

I want to be a part of the solution of empowering and providing resources to help students fulfill
their goals and dreams.

Trey Jones

Board Member

“We can improve [student] attendance by helping them find a dream to chase.”

Chris Evans

Board Member

CIS Wake is committed to improving the lives and future of each student it touches. I am proud to have had the opportunity to be a part of such an illustrious history.

Cathy Thomas-Jones

Certified Educator

Communities In Schools of Wake County has played a significant role in my life. The organization has supported me in several ways from elementary school to my masters degree. The dedication and commitment of the network is unmatched. I am proud to be a board member and honored that I have the opportunity to pay it forward.

Chantel

Alumni In Motion, Board

Come with me to the learning center…they can help you get smarter.

Anthony

CIS Wake Student

The more knowledge we have, the better. Please volunteer with Communities In Schools because any lessons you can teach would be welcomed. Give all you can, even if it’s just a little.

Alshanice

Former CIS Wake Student
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