Communities in Schools of New Mexico gives hope to families in pandemic era [santafenewmexican.com]

Rafael Maravilla(PACEs Connection Staff) 7/28/2112:00 PM

By Kelly Pope, Santa Fe New Mexican, July 25, 2021

I am honored to know of and tell the remarkable pandemic story of Communities in Schools of New Mexico and how this group provided hope and resilience to countless families over the unprecedented last 18 months.

Since 2015, I have watched and admired the deep commitment Communities in Schools has to the local community. They help students through a variety of methods of support, ensuring no one falls through the cracks and that each graduates from high school.

Modeled on founder Bill Milliken’s philosophy, “It’s relationships, not programs, that change children,” Communities in Schools develops trusting relationships and personal bonds, bringing hope to many students and families struggling with issues of access to educational resources and poverty.

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