Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Since then, Autism Speaks has grown into the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks is proud of what they've been able to accomplish and look forward to continued successes in the years ahead.

To read more about Autism Speaks' awareness, fundraising, science, and advocacy efforts, or to read about some of our other exciting initiatives, please visit our website www.autismspeaks.org.

At Autism Speaks, the goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.

We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals.

Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle.

Autism Speaks. It's time to listen.

To learn more about our leadership, our board of directors, our scientific boards and our family services committee, go to www.autismspeaks.org.

Bay Area Pet Adoptions / SPCA

Bay Area Pet Adoptions/SPCA has been serving the Houston/Galveston Bay Area since 1967. The shelter relies solely on donations and minimal shelter earnings to house, feed and provide medical care to the animals at their facility. They are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. They do not receive any government funding.

Bay Area Pet Adoptions/SPCA remains focused on their mission of finding homes for the animals in their program, while providing them with necessary medical care and socialization skills until adoption. They are dedicated to developing and adopting progressive plans and programs for their animals, volunteers, and supporters. All of their programs are designed for public education and the promotion of companion animal adoptions.

Hours and Contact Info

• Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  Monday & Friday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  Sunday 1- 4 p.m.
  Closed Wednesday
• 281-339-2086  Fax: 281-559-3786
• 3000 Avenue R,  San Leon, TX 77539

PetSmart
Bay Area Pet Adoptions/SPCA is at PetSmart in League City (FM 646 @ I-45 Gulf Freeway) every Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday Noon - 4 p.m. Thank you PetSmart!

Half Price Books
Bay Area Pet Adoptions/SPCA is at Half Price Books in Clear Lake (961 NASA Parkway/Corner of El Camino Real) the first Saturday of every month, Noon - 4 p.m. Thank you Half Price Books!

Lost & Found
Post a lost or found pet on the Bay Area Pet Adoptions Message Board online.

To help or get more information go to www.bayareapetadoptions.org.

Communities in Schools

Communities In Schools is the nation’s leading community-based organization helping kids stay in
school and prepare for life. For more than 30 years, CIS has championed the connection of needed
community resources with schools.

The CIS Five Basics
Every child needs and deserves:
1. A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult;
2. A safe place to learn and grow;
3. A healthy start and a healthy future;
4. A marketable skill to use upon graduation; and
5. A chance to give back to peers and community.

Communities In Schools (CIS) is the largest dropout prevention organization in the United States.
For more than 30 years, CIS has remained focused on helping kids stay in school and prepare for life
by identifying and addressing the unmet needs of children and families – needs that, when left
unanswered, contribute to the dropout rate. Whether it’s eyeglasses, tutoring, or just a safe place to
be, when these basic needs are met students can concentrate on what’s really important – learning.

Dropping out of school spells economic disaster for young people. Nearly 57 percent of adult
dropouts are not employed, compared to nearly 40 percent of adults who completed high school and
only 24 percent who completed a bachelor's degree. CIS provides a comprehensive solution to the
issues that place young people in jeopardy of dropping out. Rather than duplicating services or
competing with other youth-serving organizations or agencies, CIS identifies and mobilizes existing
community resources and fosters cooperative partnerships for the benefit of students and families.
Today, CIS is the national leader on school-based, integrated student support services.

Communities In Schools believes that caring, one-on-one relationships between adults and young
people make the crucial difference. Programs don’t change kids – relationships do. CIS creates
comprehensive, locally controlled and owned support systems around schools. In partnership with
the local school system, CIS identifies the most critical needs of students and families – needs that
are preventing children from succeeding in school, and in life. CIS then locates and coordinates
community resources, dedicated volunteers and agencies to serve in partnership with the public
schools, both during the day and after school, thereby making the work of our educators much more
effective. Thus, coordination of effort and accountability for results are essential aspects of the
service CIS provides – because, too often, well-meaning programs are not focused on overall school
objectives. CIS ensures that the work of these outside agencies and volunteers is interconnected
and integrated to provide the support schools need the most.

For more information, to help or find out more about our local CIS, go to www.cisnet.org .