Financial Resources Group is proud to support Communities In Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg (CIS-Charlotte) as we help them work toward their mission of empowering students to stay in school and achieve in life. In Charlotte-Mecklenburg, approximately 30,000 – 41,000 children (14%) live in poverty. More than half of schools in the district (102 of 184) are designated Title I (high poverty) schools. CIS-Charlotte places professional staff inside Title I high-poverty schools to provide students with the resources and support they need to thrive and be successful in school and in life. Their primary goal is to ensure that all students have equitable school experiences, educational opportunities, and the chance to achieve their greatest potential, regardless of race, family income, or neighborhood in which they live.