Mardi Gras Event Raises Record $219,000; Photos Capture the Fun
Saturday evening, March 11th was certainly one to remember! Guests decked out in beads, masks and festive costumes packed the Bellevue Hilton for Communities In Schools of Washington’s 8th annual […]
CIS Network Annual Report
The 2015-2016 Annual Report is now available. Last year the Communities In Schools of Washington network achieved growth while maintaining quality services. We served 48,464 students through school wide services, an […]
Washington State Fair School Supply Drive Raises 2.5 Tons of School Supplies
On September 9th, Communities in Schools of Washington (CIS) partnered with the Washington State Fair to collect school supplies for students in the CIS network. Fair participants were invited to […]
CIS of Washington Receives $343,249 in AmeriCorps Funding
CIS of Washington will be receiving $343,249 in funding to continue our partnership with AmeriCorps and Serve Washington, which is used to place site coordinators in schools across the state. […]
Mardi Gras Raises $178,000 for Student Supports!
On March 5th, over 270 guests gathered at the Bellevue Hilton for a night of fun and generosity at the annual Mardi Gras Dinner and Auction, presented by Matisia Consultants. […]
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) passes!
Communities In Schools (CIS), the nation’s largest and most effective dropout prevention organization, today praised the Senate for joining the House of Representatives in passing the Every Student Succeeds Act, […]
Silver Family Foundation Awards $30,000 Grant for Site Coordination
Thank you to the Silver Family Foundation for awarding Communities In Schools of Washington with a $30,000 grant in support of Integrated Student Supports across Washington state. With these funds, […]
Poll: Public Education, Poverty is a Top Priority
Communities In Schools and Public Opinion Strategies has completed a national poll of 1,200 likely 2016 voters focused on the issue of K-12 public education – an issue largely ignored […]
CIS of Washington on New Day NW
State Director Susan Richards spoke with New Day NW’s Margaret Larson this morning about the work CIS of Washington affiliates are doing and our ongoing partnership with Western Washington Toyota and the Seattle Seahawks through the False Start program.
Vote for CISWA in KING5’s Best of Western Washington
We have been nominated for Best Local Charity in KING5’s Best of Western Washington! Voting ends on Sunday, October 25th. Cast your vote and then share the link with your friends and tell them to vote for Communities In Schools of Washington.