Communities In Schools of Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County, Inc.

08/29/2026

A lot can happen in one school year.

During 2025–2026, Communities In Schools provided $539,212 in total school partnership value across six school partnerships.

That work included individualized support for 254 case-managed students and basic-needs support reaching 2,400+ students.

Behind every number is a student, a family, a school and a community of support. 💙

08/26/2026

Sometimes our students say it better than we ever could. 💙

99% of students surveyed said their CIS Site Coordinator cares about them.

For some students, that means help with grades or attendance. For others, it means having someone to talk to on a hard day. Sometimes it simply means knowing there is an adult at school who will check in and ask, “Are you okay?”

That's what being present looks like.

08/21/2026

Happening tomorrow/Saturday!!!!

08/21/2026

Making a difference every day!

Every student deserves the chance to reach their full potential. 💙

Communities In Schools of Georgia is the state’s leading drop-out prevention organization...serving 42 school districts across 38 counties, in classrooms and beyond, to make sure every student has what they need to succeed.

Regardless of background, zip code, or socioeconomic status.

This is what statewide impact looks like.

Learn more at cisga.org

08/20/2026

🎶 Look what’s already happening at Ben Hill Elementary!

We got to deliver some of the instruments from our Make Music Possible drive today, and just look at these smiles! 💜

Mrs. Walton has also had instruments and supplies donated directly to her, and we have more Amazon orders on the way!

There’s still time to join in! If you have a gently used instrument to donate, would like to make a donation, or want to shop our Amazon Wish List, we would love your help.

Amazon Wish List
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/L2WV5QUZI0XU?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_ggr-subnav-share_Z4F7X149EZBHD3Y8MQK9&language=en-US

Donate: www.cisbenhill.org

Thank you to everyone who has already helped us make a little more music possible at BHES! 🎵 Ben Hill Elementary School

08/19/2026

We have a few more days to close out our Back To School Clothes Drive. So far, thanks to you all, we have provided a few outfits each for about 60 children.

We can take ANY YOUTH size clothes, but here are a few sizes for students that we haven't been able to get anything for yet:
GIRLS:
2 for XSmall
Small 5/6
Med 7/8
3 for size 14/16

BOYS:
Size 18 (Slim if possible)

Gently used or new are accepted, and if you'd like to donate money, we'll be glad to shop! Visit our website at www.cisbenhill.org.

08/17/2026

Amazon orders are arriving! Thank you to the ones that sent these items. (No gift tag in the boxes).

🎶 Help Us Make Music Possible at Ben Hill Elementary! 🎶

Ben Hill Elementary School recently reached out to CIS for help adding instruments and supplies to their music program, and we would love for you all to help us make it happen!

There are 3 easy ways to help:

🎵 Donate gently used instruments or supplies from the wish list below.

💜 Make a monetary donation at www.cisbenhill.org and we’ll use it to purchase items for the music program.

🛒 Shop our Make Music Possible Amazon Wish List and select an item to donate directly to the program: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/L2WV5QUZI0XU?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_EAH3GRST4R62ZZ4JVB5Y

Every donation, big or small, will help put more instruments into the hands of our students!

Questions or have something to donate? Give us a call at 229-423-7933 or send a text to 229-424-3735.

Please share and help us spread the word! 🎶

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

We are so proud of our Program Manager, Allisha Parr! 💙💚

Allisha was one of 20 CIS Program Managers from across the country selected to participate in the Communities In Schools National Program Manager Leadership Development Program.

Over the past five months, she participated in virtual learning and traveled to Austin, Las Vegas and Detroit for in-person training with her cohort. The program focused on growing leadership skills, learning from one another and building connections with other CIS leaders from across the country.

We are especially thankful to CIS National for investing in our staff by providing this opportunity and covering the cost of the program and travel.

Congratulations, Allisha! We are proud of you and so glad you represented CIS of Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County!
Allisha Parr