Back-to-school season brings into sharp focus the needs of many Chicago families trying to make ends meet while ensuring students return to class prepared to learn.
, one of the largest education nonprofits focused on helping students overcome barriers to achieve in school and life, has found students' needs go beyond backpacks, pencils and notebooks.
Prior to 2020, only a few of the Chicago Public Schools served by CIS mentioned their students' needs for daily living basics. Yet in the last school year, more than half of the 200 schools served by CIS cited students' needs for basic necessities like toothpaste, deodorant and feminine hygiene supplies as a top priority. More than 10,000 families across the city accessed such resources through CIS' network of 215 community partners.
In response, CIS is investing in a new staff member who will support CIS of Chicago community partners in providing essential needs items to students and their families.
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