December 20, 2023 edition

The next edition of The Apple will be January 10, 2024. Have a great break!

Shout Outs

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Hello friends –

Saving all the good news for our last few days before break…

I am writing to let you know that the new Central Office and Training Center construction has just passed the 50% completed mark – on schedule! If things stay on schedule, we will definitely be celebrating the holidays at our new home! So exciting to think about.

And even more exciting is this news…the All in for Kids Capital Campaign Committee has announced that we have surpassed our $17.6 million goal, currently celebrating commitments of $18.8 million and counting! The excess is critical since the budget for the project, like all construction projects, is running over budget. These commitments and any future commitments will help us move into the building without any further investment of CIS funds. Such great news.

The community rallied around this project because they believe in our work and they believe in the people making it possible – every one of you. Join in the celebration and go visit our site (2521 East St. Elmo). You won’t believe how great it looks!

Sharon

A Special Shout Out: Jim Thompson!

"Thank you Jim for working your magic and fixing my laptop in no time!"

CISCT Job Openings



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Resources

Creating the Health Care Workforce of Tomorrow

Applications for the Neal Kocurek Scholarship are now open! High school seniors in Central Texas who plan to attend college in Texas and hope to pursue a career in health care are encouraged to apply. Neal Kocurek Scholars are selected on the basis of both academic merit and financial need. Scholars receive financial assistance as well as mentorship, mental health resources, tutoring, and more

Apply by January 5, 2024

Congrats this weeks Winners of a Subway gift card is:

 Veronica Gonzalez and Dacia McDuffie!

Big things in a small town: Sharon Vigil repping for CISCT team Lockhart at

the board meeting Monday evening. It’s giving.. big impact and solid future.

CIS pregame: Just team Elgin and Team Lockhart trying to lower this

floating Hula Hoop before holiday breakfast/luncheon. 

Photos of Blackshear Elementary's CIS door and their store where parents come shop for FREE! 

Program Manager Dacia M. summited her

Holiday CIS Door at Houston Elementary: Oh Deer!

Alia Solarz, AmeriCorps Member at Langford Elementary creative Bulletin Board!

Akins High School Program manager Asia Eblen, Higher Education Coach Vanessa Montoya, former coordinator Brian Stacey, and CIS intern Allie Baniukiewicz and students at their attendance incentive Christmas party. 

Brain Stacey former CIS employee who got his master's in social work from UT Arlington this past week came to visit former students at the Akins High School Attendance party.

Special Thank you from Christy Mitchell at Langford Elementary for those who help with her yearly "shoeboxes" for kiddos.

AmeriCorps Member training and recognition day!

PM Dacia McDuffie at Houston Elementary with partner OnnIT who helped make sure over 200 kids went home with gifts this holiday season.

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