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Building Character.

Strengthening Communities.

Shaping the Next Generation.

CITRS partners with schools, youth organizations and communities to build sustainable cultures of character, integrity and positive relationships.

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500+

Schools, Organizations & Businesses

1M+

Students

Impacted

16+

Years of Impact

75%

Reduction in Reported Behavior Incidents

U.S. &

International Reach

What CITRS Stands For

C

Character

I

Integrity

T

Trust

R

Relationships

S

Success

If you have CHARACTER and INTEGRITY, people will TRUST you. And if people trust you, you will have great RELATIONSHIPS. And relationships are the foundation for SUCCESS in everything that you do.

What We Do

Character Development

Helping schools and organizations create cultures where character becomes part of everyday life.

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Workshops

Practical, engaging workshops designed for educators, schools and organizations.

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Youth Leadership & Ethics Conference

Inspiring the next generation to be leaders of character, integrity and service to others.

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OUR PRACTICE AREAS

CITRS Collaboration and Outreach Since its Founding in 2010

Since its founding in 2010, CITRS has worked with over 500 schools, organizations, and businesses with a direct impact on more than 1 million students. The following list represents some of our partners:

Making an Impact

8 National Promising Practice Awards

Recognized for excellence in character education and positive youth development.

First National School of Character from Philadelphia

Celebrating a remarkable new milestone in school character development.

Expanding Partnerships Across PA, NJ & NY

Building stronger relationships with schools and organizations throughout the region.

International
Reach

Reaching communities and organizations Around the world

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It Started With a Belief in Character.

CITRS was founded by Clay Hamlin and Gene Miller with a simple belief: character is the foundation for success in life.

Today, that belief drives our work with schools, organizations and communities across the country and around the world.

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“Working with Brenden and Gene, and all of those who make up CITRS, has given us an identity as an organization. With their guidance and inspiration and cheerleading, we've set a course, and we have come to realize just how inextricable is the link between academics and character.”

— Dr. Rob Preston, Glassboro School District