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History Gallops into Kalamazoo
April 13, 2021
Category: Uncategorized
April is National Poetry Month and so it seems the perfect time to share a poem with you. A number of poems were created during a recent Family Fun Poetry...
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What CIS Volunteers are Reading in 2021
April 6, 2021
Category: Volunteers
While March may be recognized as National Reading Month, it’s always reading month for Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo volunteers. Here’s what some of them are reading … [Note: Like...
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What CIS Staff Are Reading in 2021
March 23, 2021
Category: General Info
It’s National Reading Month and a time when we engage in the annual ritual of asking: What are you reading? Here’s what some Communities In Schools (CIS) staff are reading...
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Phillip Hegwood: Becoming His Best Self
March 16, 2021
As Phillip is now spending lots of time in his home office connecting with kids, he designed and painted a fun backdrop that you can see in this photo we...
11 Questions for Cash the Dog
March 9, 2021
Welcome back to the POP QUIZ! This is a regular, yet totally unexpected, feature where we ask students, parents, staff, our friends, and partners to answer a few questions about...
Family Health Center: Changing the Landscape of Healthcare Delivery
February 23, 2021
Category: ChampsPartnerships
At the 13th Annual Champs Celebration, presented by Kalsec, The Family Health Center was honored with a 2020 Champ Award which was sponsored by Abraxas and Chase. CIS Partner Services Coordinator...
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Howard Tejchma: Inviting Others to Join in the Work
February 16, 2021
Welcome back to the POP QUIZ! This is a regular, yet totally unexpected, feature where we ask students, parents, staff, our friends, and partners to answer a few questions about...
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In the Shelter of Each Other
February 9, 2021
Category: ChampsVolunteers
At the 13th Annual Champs Celebration, presented by Kalsec, Joan Coopes, former Communities In Schools Site Coordinator at Arcadia Elementary School, presented the 2020 Gulnar Husain Volunteer Award to Howard Tejchma. As...
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Leslie Lami-Reed: Keeping Kids Warm for over Three Decades
February 2, 2021
Category: PartnershipsPop Quiz
Welcome back to the POP QUIZ! This is a regular, yet totally unexpected, feature where we ask students, parents, staff, our friends, and partners to answer a few questions about...
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Staying Fit While Social Distancing
January 26, 2021
Category: Guest Bloggers
My name is Camber Barko. I am a Marketing and Development Intern at Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo (CIS). I am thrilled to join the marketing and communications team at...