Community Resource Portal

Right off the start of the website their mission states "is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life" listed under our mission. The resources provided on the website are directed towards students in the community and families. They have 6 tabs in blue and a tab listed named resources then once clicked there are 6 options that state clothing assistance, emergency housing, food assistance, housing assistance, family violence support, and help with medical or prescription costs.

Why This Matters

The Communities In Schools of San Antonio helps reduce guesswork instead of searching randomly, you get a curated directory of services already active in San Antonio. Their main mission is to help surrounding students and families with support so they can stay in school and thrive. If you or someone you know could use a hand, this is a great place to start for students in the community. They have a connect page which leads to contact information and

How You Can Use It / Share It

1. Go to cissa.org/resources/community-resources
2. Browse by category (food, housing, clothing, etc.) and find service providers near you
3. Contact the organization listed (they include phone numbers, addresses, emails)
4. Share this post with neighbors, friends, family, or local groups who might benefit
5. Bookmark the page so you can return if someone needs help later

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