About Us

Empowering Children to Achieve in Life

The Alliance for Children & Youth / Communities In Schools of Gaston County is a non – profit organization formed in 1992.  The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our agency helps advocate for the youth of Gaston County by coordinating partnerships, incubating critical programs and facilitating activities that positively impact the needs identified as essential to the successful development of our youngest citizens.

Mission

The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Vision

To advocate for the youth of Gaston County by coordinating partnerships, incubating critical programs, and facilitating activities that positively impact the needs identified as essential to the successful development of our youngest citizens.