CIS to open New York Stock Exchange today!

Have you heard the news? Communities In Schools programs across the nation will be getting some extra exposure today when CIS rings the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange!

The Opening Bell ceremony is set for today, Jan. 5, at 9:30 a.m. and will feature Lenny Stern, CIS National Board Member; Jim Purcell, State Director, CIS Delaware; Ryan Riley, State Director, CIS Pennsylvania; and CIS Site Coordinators and students.

"As kids come back from the holiday break," said Stern, "we know that many of them will be coming to class unable to focus on learning because they don't have food at home, someone to help them with homework or even a safe place to stay. That places them at greater risk for dropping out. We hope our presence at the NYSE signals that business leaders, policy makers and elected officials need to invest in solutions that give these kids the resources they need to succeed in school and achieve in life." A live webcast of the Opening Bell can be viewed here.