Dine Out For Kids

DOFK is an initiative that was developed by CIS of Charlotte in North Carolina. DOFK is a fundraiser that provides needed support to local and state CIS offices so that they can continue their work of helping kids succeed in school and prepare for life.

It’s no secret that the dropout phenomenon in this country is at epidemic proportions. Nationally statistics show that 1 out of 3 public high school students won’t graduate. These dropouts create tremendous burdens on our economy. Together we can make a difference in at-risk students’ lives.

DOFK provides an opportunity for restaurateurs and sponsors to support at-risk students in their community by donating a portion of the profits from breakfast, lunch and/or dinner to CIS on a specified date.

For individuals in communities, DOFK provides an opportunity to support local and state CIS programs by dining out on the specified DOFK date.

Proceeds from the event will allow CIS to continue to provide after-school, youth leadership, literacy, parent education and other pertinent programs in communities served. Please join us in participating in this worthwhile event. Click here or on the CIS DOFK Participants link to obtain more information about DOFK in your area.

Communities In Schools (CIS)

CIS is the nation’s leading community-based organization helping kids stay in school and prepare for life. For 28 years, CIS has successfully connected needed community resources to schools. It’s done through partnerships with local schools districts, business leaders, community organizations, government, social service providers and others.

CIS believes that a community development approach to supporting education (by unifying the full resources of the community) is an efficient and cost-effective way to improve the high school graduation rate and prepare students for life.

CIS believes that every child needs and deserves these “Five Basics”:

Nationally, nearly two million students have access to services through CIS. Communities sponsoring CIS programs have seen an increase in their high school graduation rates, a decrease in violence and disruptions, and an increase in attendance and academic achievement. Key programs include Performance Learning Centers®, mentoring, parent education, literacy, technology, youth leadership development, and after school and extended-hours activities.

Click here for more information on CIS nationwide.