On behalf of the students we serve, our dedicated site coordinators, school partners, CISNCAP staff, stakeholders, and Board of Directors, we sincerely thank you for restoring the OSSE Community School Initiative budget.

As the new school year begins, we express our gratitude to Chairman Mendelson and the DC Council members who took time out of their busy schedules to learn about the mission and impact of Communities In Schools of the Nation’s Capital (CISNCAP).

In the 2024–2025 school year, CISNCAP provided Tier 1 supports to 20,242 students across 11 schools. However, our impact extends far beyond just numbers.

Every school supported by CISNCAP experienced improvements in student attendance. We know that genuine academic and behavioral growth occurs only when students feel safe, supported, and acknowledged. Among the students we worked with directly:

– 90% improved their attendance

– 85% demonstrated growth in social-emotional learning

– 48% showed improved behavior

– 42% made academic gains

These outcomes highlight what is possible when we invest in the whole child.

We remain committed to expanding our reach and addressing both the academic and non-academic needs of even more students across the District. Your continued support makes that possible.

Thank you for believing in our students and the power of community-based support.