Our Stories
Our Stories Real students. Real turnarounds. One caring adult at a time. Every story here is true, drawn from our Site Coordinators’ own reports. Names and identifying details have been changed to protect student privacy — the students are the heroes, and their privacy comes first. Portsmouth · High School Four Credits from the Stage […]
The Invisible Backpack
A CISofHR Series The Invisible Backpack Every student carries one. Most people never see it. An illustrated weekly series that tells the truth about what students carry into school — and what changes when someone finally helps them set it down. No real names. No student photos. Just the stories, drawn from the work. The […]
Media
Media Stories, ideas, and conversations from the work. Everything CISofHR publishes, in one place — the weekly series, our impact briefings, longer think pieces, and candid conversations from the field. Weekly Series The Invisible Backpack An illustrated weekly series on what students carry — and what presence changes. Explore → Newsletters Impact Briefs The quarterly […]
Reports and Financials
Accountability & Transparency Where the trust — and the money — goes. We ask the community to invest in students, so we hold ourselves to the highest standard of transparency. Our outcomes are independently verified, and our financials are open. Annual Reports A year of showing up, documented. FY 2025–26 Annual Report Full-year outcomes, stories, […]
Hampton Roads Forward
A Strategic Vision for Hampton Roads 33 Schools. 7 Cities. ONE Mission. Hampton Roads has more than 300 public schools. Right now, CISofHR is in 33 of them. That means there are buildings full of students — thousands of them — who don’t yet have someone in their corner. Hampton Roads Forward is our commitment […]
Other Ways to Give
Other Ways to Give Every dollar we receive goes to work inside a school building. No matter how you give, your contribution puts a caring adult in a classroom and changes the trajectory of a student’s life. Donate Online Now → Traditional Giving Give by Check or Mail Prefer to give by check? Make your […]
Community Hub
Community Hub Resources, connections, and information for every member of the CISofHR community — families, volunteers, educators, and supporters. The Framework Find Your Place in the Community. Whether you’re a parent looking for support, a professional wanting to volunteer, an educator seeking a referral pathway, or a donor ready to invest in students — there’s […]
How You Can Help
Show Up for Students. Being Present Matters. Whether you give, serve, or partner with us — your involvement puts a caring adult in a classroom and changes the trajectory of a child’s life. Make a Difference Donate Every dollar you give funds the full-time presence of a Site Coordinator inside a Hampton Roads school. They’re […]
Our Impact
Our Impact Measuring what matters. CISofHR’s results are annually reported, independently verified, and growing. From attendance to graduation, our data tells the story of real student progress. Our Reach The Scale of Showing Up 19,429Students ServedAcross all 33 partner schools in 7 cities 33Partner SchoolsGrowing toward 50 schools by 2030 7Cities ServedEvery city in Hampton […]
Home
Hampton Roads, Virginia Every student deserves someone in their corner. Being present changes everything — and you make being present possible. CISofHR® places dedicated Site Coordinators inside schools across all seven Hampton Roads cities, removing barriers so students can stay in school and achieve in life. Donate TodaySee How It Works33Partner Schools7Cities Served19,429Students Last Year12Years […]