2023 IMPACT REPORT

Dear Friends,

I write to you a year deep into my time as CEO of Communities In Schools of Central Texas, and what a time it has been! I am thrilled to share the remarkable journey we’ve undertaken. Within the pages of this report, you’ll discover a retrospective on the sustainable growth we’ve achieved over the past school year.

The seeds of our carefully laid plans from a year ago have not only sprouted but have firmly taken root. Progressing steadily towards our strategic plan goals, we remain steadfast in keeping students at the forefront of our service to the community.

I take great pride in announcing that we have successfully fulfilled all our commitments over the past year, particularly those outlined in our Strategic Plan. This year saw the launch and deployment of the Male Student Achievement Program—a culmination of the best practices from both our My Brother’s Keeper Scholars program and XY-Zone program. The transformative leadership emerging from this program underscores our unwavering dedication to students, especially young men.

We kicked off our All in for Kids capital campaign, the first for CIS! Rising officing costs in Austin were pushing us out of our current location. As good stewards, we moved to action to find a solution to keep our operating cost down. We watched in awe as our community of support enabled us to start building a home of our own. As part of our commitment to service, we are bursting with excitement at the opportunity to continue to support and empower students and families in our Southeast Austin Central Office and Training Center, in Fall 2024.

The year ahead holds great promise for our students. Our Mental Health and Wellness team is set to deploy a full complement of Mental Health Counselors, providing individual interventions for students across all education levels. Supported by a cohort of interns, this department will continue upholding our enduring commitment to student well-being over the coming year.

As we anticipate the future, we look forward to continuing this journey hand in hand.

With boundless inspiration and optimism,

Sharon Vigil

Chief Executive Officer