As a volunteer for Communities In Schools of Federal Way, I mentored a young student named Marvella.* When she moved to Auburn, I was happy to learn that Auburn also had a strong Communities In Schools program through which I could continue supporting this student.

Like most mentored students, Marvella is “on the brink of success,” but also at risk for a a number of reasons. The Communities In Schools goal is to make sure she stays in school and graduates, despite the hardships she faces.

The site coordinator an the elementary school where Marvella transferred was highly effective in another transition in her life. Now that Marvella is in middle school in Auburn, the site coordinator at her new school is taking all the necessary steps to keep the safety net in place.

Through the Communities In Schools network and the work of site coordinators across boundary lines, I am able to continue mentoring this promising young student. It’s a joy to see how we all work together to insure academic and personal success for the students in our schools who just need that extra boost and show of confidence to begin to achieve success. Communities In Schools provides stability, support, and access to a range of services in order to keep students in school, achieving their true potential.

*Name has been changed.

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