Communities In Schools of Charlotte Mecklenburg, Inc
Non-profit OrganizationsNorth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
Communities In Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg (CIS-Charlotte) is the local affiliate of a national nonprofit focused on helping students stay in school and prepare for life beyond it. The organization operates within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, placing full-time staff in more than 50 high-poverty campuses to connect students with caring adults and community resources. This approach centers on building relationships and removing barriers to learning and opportunity, with a focus on creating equitable outcomes. The work sits within the broader nonprofit education sector and aligns with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in practice. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, CIS-Charlotte operates as a mid-sized nonprofit within a nationwide network that serves more than 2,900 schools. In 2024 the affiliate announced collaborations with Atrium Health and with CMSK12.org to expand services for students in Title I settings, illustrating ongoing partnerships with local education and health systems to broaden access to supports.