Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC) is part of a national organization that ensures every student, regardless of race, zip code, or socioeconomic background has what they need to realize their potential in school and beyond. Working directly inside 41 Title I schools across the state with more than 25,500 students, Communities In Schools of South Carolina connects students to caring adults and community resources that help them see, address, and overcome the barriers that stand between them and a brighter future. CISSC has served Johns and Wadmalaw Islands’ students and families for more than 20 years. Currently, the CISSC program staff operate within Mt. Zion Elementary, Haut Gap Middle, and St. Johns High schools.

Fetter Health Care works to deliver timely, comprehensive, and quality health services to youth in the Lowcountry like mobile healthcare in communities, better dental care, and fulfilling prescription needs–all with dignity and respect regardless of a person’s ability to pay.

Reading Partners of Charleston teams up with local Title I schools to provide support to students who are several months to two and a half years behind their grade level in reading. Reading is critical when it comes to a child’s academic and future real-world success. By working one-on-one with their tutors, students become proud, confident readers, who are excited to learn.

St. Johns High School Athletics is working hard to enhance their program to keep students engaged and involved, while promoting the importance of teamwork and physical fitness. St. Johns High School is seeking funding for athletic camps to teach fundamental skills as well as funding for uniforms to nurture a sense of team pride.

Wings for Kids has a vision to create a world where there is equity in academics, opportunities, and emotional well-being for all children regardless of socioeconomic status. Wings for Kids is working every day to equip at-risk kids with the skills needed to be successful in school, stay in school, and to thrive in life by offering after-school programs to youth and workshops and training sessions to educators.

Yo Art! is an organization committed to enhancing everyday classroom curriculum through media arts programming that sparks students’ curiosity and teaches them real-world skills. Yo Art! provides creative learning and enrichment platforms through teaching skills such as coding, photography, filmmaking, and design.