What is Y-FOCIS?
Y-FOCIS (Young Friends of Communities In Schools) is a group of young professionals who support Communities In Schools' mission to help kids stay in school and prepare for life.

What are the benefits of Y-FOCIS membership?

• Engaging with community and business leaders at Y-FOCIS events.
• Creating business and social networks with other young professionals.
• Participating in volunteer projects that match your lifestyle and interests.
• Through a dynamic roster of volunteer activities, professional development events, and happy hours, Y-FOCIS members gain new professional and personal contacts while supporting the at-risk students we serve.

Yes! I want to join Y-FOCIS!
The only requirement to becoming a member of Y-FOCIS is meeting an annual $240 membership fee. You can pay a one-time membership fee or through monthly credit card installments at $20/month for 12 months. All membership fees go directly to support the work of Communities In Schools. Y-FOCIS Membership entitles you to free access to our monthly events and activities, online networking and leadership development. Register to join Y-FOCIS online by clicking here.

Keep checking in for other events planned for 2009.

How do I learn more about Communities In Schools?
This website is a great first step. Explore our Programs page, our Success Stories page or watch a short video about CIS.
To see first-hand how we impact the lives of at-risk students, join us for our next Campus Visit on September 12th, 2008. To sign up, contact Dir. Resource Development, Mary Campana at 512.464.9716 or mcampana (AT) cisaustin.org

Sign up to join the FOCIS email distribution list by clicking HERE (Allow pop-ups from this site). You do not have to be a member to receive updates.

Y-FOCIS 2008 Co-Chairs:
Jonathan Creath
Ana-Cristina Gonzalez

For additional information:
Mary Campana, Dir. Resource Development
mcampana (AT) cisaustin.org
512.464.9760