Communities In Schools: New Video!
We are incredibly happy to announce the delivery of powerful, short video that presents Communities In Schools in a most compelling way. The video highlights the problems so many kids […]
Giving at CIS of Peninsula
Communities In Schools of Peninsula (CISP), a non-profit organization serving Peninsula School District children and families since 1999, has recently launched a planned giving campaign. The goal of the campaign […]
The Tacoma Business Academy: Giving New Hope to Dropouts
Opening last September, the Tacoma Business Academy is a new school pushing the boundaries of innovation to help kids graduate from high school and avoid becoming another dropout statistic. The […]
January is National Mentoring Month!
Give your time, Mentor a child, Make a Difference National Mentoring Month is the time each year when our nation officially puts the spotlight on the importance of mentors and […]
CIS’ Business Practices Praised In a New Book
Communities In Schools has been featured in a new book that highlights best practices in non-profit business operations. The Charismatic Organization: 8 Ways to Grow a Nonprofit that Builds Buzz, […]
A Day of Seahawks and Fun: the 14th Annual First & Goal Luncheon
On November 18th, 2008, Quest Field was flooded with 650 cheering and smiling students from 17 Puget Sound area schools to celebrate and enjoy the 14th Annual First & Goal […]
Changing One Life at a Time
Angelica Gonzalez is a vibrant, articulate and energetic young woman, full of dreams and aspirations. But growing up, Angelica’s future seemed less than hope-filled. From the time she was a […]
“Schools Can’t do it Alone” an Independent Study Confirms and the Federal Government Agrees
Communities In Schools of Seattle wins a $1.2 million federal award from the Full Service Community Schools Program, an initiative by the US Department of Education meant to encourage public […]
Kent Students Vote in National Mock Election
As the bell signaled the end of class and beginning of lunch, students at the Kent Performance Learning Center were anxious and excited not for their hour of freedom but […]
Welcome CISWA supporters!
Welcome to the Communities In Schools of Washington News Blog. Here you can find all the latest stories, news items, studies and more about CIS and the CIS of Washington […]