Communities In Schools of Central Texas (CIS) mobilized quickly to provide immediate and direct assistance to students and families impacted by the winter storm.
CIS Program Managers reached out to their San Marcos Consolidated ISD students even while campuses were closed last week, and delivered food and water to those without access. They provided gift cards for immediate basic needs and shopped for families without transportation to pick up essential supplies. They also continue to provide emotional and academic support for students who returned to class this week.
Once power was restored in Central Texas, families were left to deal with a range of challenges, including burst pipes and damaged homes, lost wages, spoiled food, loss of mattresses and personal items due to flooding and no water. Many students are not able to return home because of water damage.
