| Communities In Schools of North Texas Named Non-Profit of the Year |
Now in its fourth year - and hosted by the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce, the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Highland Village Business Association - the Unity in Community luncheon is a celebration and recognition of the non-profit organizations that serve southern Denton County. Communities In Schools of North Texas joined other area agencies in an expo, in which the organizations are encouraged to set up a booth to introduce themselves and share their message with luncheon attendees. "We were beyond thrilled to be named Non-Profit of the Year," said Dana Smith, Executive Director, "especially considering what a difficult year it has been for this agency. But because of the support of the community, Communities In Schools of North Texas is gearing up for the new school year, prepared to serve more students than ever in its history." Based in Lewisville, Communities In Schools of North Texas operates dropout prevention programs in four area school districts that served more than 2,000 at-risk youth during the most recent academic year. The upcoming school year will see nearly 3,000 students served by the organization. About Communities in Schools of North Texas The agency targets vulnerable populations, such as teen parents, gang members, the homeless, those who abuse drugs or alcohol, and those who have incarcerated parents, for comprehensive services designed to help them overcome these barriers and stay in school. To learn more about Communities In Schools of North Texas, visit www.CISNT.org or call 972-436-6377.
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