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Financial Donations

Communities In Schools of Greater New Orleans is grateful for the generosity of donors who make it possible for us to help kids stay in school. From local individuals, foundations and corporations to people from across the United States helping us to recover and rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, no gift is too small.

Unrestricted gifts are most welcome! Just write your check to

Communities In Schools of Greater New Orleans, Inc.
P.O. Box 792800
New Orleans, LA 70179-2800

Or you can make your donation on-line by clicking the dollar sign icon on this page.

Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please note that while we publish the names of our donors and the giving club in which they qualify in our recognition materials, we do not share our mailing list or donor list with others. If you wish to remain anonymous, just let us know at the time of your donation, and we will list you simply as A Friend.

If you would like to designate your gift for a specific purpose, you may do so. Current opportunities include:

• College scholarships for students who have graduated from a high school served by CIS New Orleans
• Summer camp programs to provide quality out-of-school experiences for students
• Gifts to a particular school served by CIS New Orleans

Conversations regarding donations of cash, stocks, bonds and estate gift-planning are encouraged. Please call Sara Massey, President, 504-494-4435 or email her at smassey.cisno@gmail.com.

Special Opportunities for Giving

CIS New Orleans is a partner with several groups who have chosen to support CIS students.

Make It Happen is a group of friends based in San Diego that is helping to raise funds for CIS students. Click the link to go to their page and learn more about this special initiative.

Children, Incorporated is a well-known international child sponsorship agency based in Richmond, VA. They currently are seeking sponsorship of 100 CIS New Orleans' students from four CIS schools. To date, more than $25,000 has been donated to help these children in New Orleans. Please click the link to learn more.

• Make It Happen

• Children, Incorporated CIS New Orleans' students are registered in the Inner City Division

Donations of In-Kind Items

• CHAMPS CHOICE Store