Stories

From the CIS Kalamazoo Blog

Go vote and then read this post.

November 6, 2018

“Volunteering,” someone once said, “is the ultimate exercise in democracy.” Why? Because when you choose to volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live...

Five Fun Fall Facts

October 30, 2018

Here’s a list of five fun fall facts to enjoy while you sip your pumpkin spice latte or other favorite fall beverage. One. This past September, the national organization of Communities...

Fall 2018 Newsletter

October 25, 2018
Category: Newsletters

Our Fall 2018 CIS Connections newsletter is now available!  Click below to get “back to the basics.”

Lights On!

October 23, 2018
Category: General Info

Millions of Americans are turning the lights on as part of the 19th annual Lights On Afterschool to emphasize the importance of keeping lights on and doors open for after school programs. National...

2018-19 Request for Proposals

October 19, 2018
Category: Uncategorized

CIS is seeking community partners to work with us in the CIS After School Program to support students and their success in school.  Use the links below to find more...

Breaking Ground on Future Home

October 16, 2018

Today’s post is brought to you by Pamela Kingery, Executive Director of Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo. In early August, ground was broken for a new development in downtown Kalamazoo....

Giving Up Recess to Give Back

September 25, 2018
Category: Partnerships

Kids deserve a chance to give back. We must create environments for young people in which everyone’s gifts are nurtured, and service to others is both expected and rewarded. This...

Pop Quiz: Danyelle Brown

September 18, 2018
Category: Pop 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...