Database allows easier access to social services in Federal Way schools
Oct 20 2009 – Federal Way Mirror KYRA LOW Thanks to a partnership between Communities In Schools and the City of Federal Way, teachers and counselors will have a new […]
Pierce County Graduation Summit: Friday, 8:00am
The News Tribune, Debbie Cafazzo Elected officials, educators, business leaders and advocates for kids will gather Friday at the Tacoma campus of The Evergreen State College to discuss ways to […]
CIS Stage Wows Puyallup Fair-Goers
For 3 years now the Communities In Schools stage at the Puyallup Fair has been showcasing the talents of children and youth in our local schools. This year was no […]
Communities In Schools launches first Kids Cafe in Washington
Communities In Schools of Spokane County and Second Harvest Inland Northwest have joined forces to launch a Kids Cafe that provides healthy food to children who attend Cheney Middle School’s […]
2nd graders get surprise visit from Tobey Maguire!
Last September 11th was a special day. Not only was it the first time that September 11th was commemorated as a National Day of Remembrance and Service, but for a […]
Communities In Schools outfits over 11,000 Washington kids with school supplies
Summer of 2009 was heaven for the students of Washington with months of endless blue-sky days. But for the tens-of-thousands of families who recently lost both incomes and credit the […]
Dropout rate prompts call for tax measure in Spokane
September 17, 2009 Spokesman Review kevingr@spokesman.com, (509) 459-5433 Spokane children’s advocates, concerned about societal problems stemming from Spokane’s high school dropout rate, hope voters will approve a citywide tax levy […]
Communities In Schools earns recognition for financial stewardship and operational transparency
Posted by Dan Cardinali Recently Communities In Schools was recognized by the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance, a rigorous evaluation process that helps foster sound giving decisions and advances […]
Holland America and Tobey Maguire help stuff backpacks
September 11, National Day of Service and Remembrance On a sunny indian summer morning in Seattle over 50 volunteers from Holland America assembled in a south Seattle warehouse to help […]
Seahawk Fans help Stuff the Bus!
It was the last pre-season game of the year for the Seahawks, who were facing off against the Oakland Raiders. Seahawk fans dressed in the traditional blues and the new […]