Communities in Schools of North Carolina Launches Blog

Raleigh, NC, March 06, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Linda Harrill, president and CEO of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), has announced the formal launch of the organization’s blog. The blog will feature news and event details, as well as provide an insight into the culture of the organization. The launch of the CISNC blog adds to the nonprofit’s increasing use of social media tactics which include a YouTube channel, podcasts and a Flickr page. To view the CISNC blog, visit cisnc.wordpress.com.

Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC), an independently incorporated nonprofit, was established in 1989 as a part of the national Communities In Schools network. The organization is the nation’s largest community-based dropout prevention program with nearly 200 communities serving 1.2 million youth in the United States. For more information about CISNC, call (800) 849-8881 or visit their Web site at www.cisnc.org.

“We are pleased to formally launch the Communities In Schools of North Carolina blog,” said Harrill. “At CISNC we are excited to share our news, commentary and insights through our blog and look forward to using this tool to better inform and educate the public on our organization’s mission to help young people successfully learn, stay in school and prepare for life in an interactive way.”

About Communities In Schools Of North Carolina:
Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC), an independently incorporated nonprofit, was established in 1989 as a part of the national Communities In Schools network. The organization is the nation’s largest community-based dropout prevention program with nearly 200 communities serving 1.2 million youth in the United States. CISNC is overseen by a board of directors that represents both public and private interests for the state. The 39 local CIS affiliates across North Carolina connect existing county-wide resources with students and their families at schools to ensure that youth continue to stay in school, learn necessary skills and are well-prepared to begin working or attend a post-secondary school after graduation. CISNC provides both regional and on-site training and technical assistance, serves as an information center for local communities concerned about young people at risk of school failure, and builds partnerships with state agencies and organizations to benefit youth across the state. For more information, call (800) 849-8881 or visit their Web site at www.cisnc.org

Patty Briguglio
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