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19th Annual Champs Celebration
April 28, 2026
Together, we are shaping a future filled with possibility, opportunity and success for our children. On April 22nd, we hosted our 19th annual Champs Celebration, which was a memorable evening...
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Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders: Inside the DifferenceMakers AZO Program
February 6, 2026
DifferenceMakers® is a transformational leadership program designed to equip CIS high school juniors with social capital, confidence, and skills needed to successfully navigate life after graduation. Originating with the DifferenceMakers...
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Walking With Purpose 2025: Stepping Into a New Year of Impact
January 13, 2026
As we close out the year and look ahead to new goals, Walking With Purpose 2025 stands as a powerful reminder of what’s possible when our community moves together with intention. This year’s challenge wasn’t just about miles;...
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Season of Giving and Gratitude
December 29, 2025
In this season of giving, moments of collective kindness remind us what’s possible when a community comes together. One such moment unfolded during a recent Thanksgiving initiative, when multiple organizations united around a...
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11th Annual Ugly Sweater Party and Fundraiser
December 16, 2025
The 2025 Ugly Sweater Party and Fundraiser was a festive success, welcoming more than 100 community members, partners, friends, and families to Bell’s Brewery. The evening celebrated and raised awareness...
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2025 GivingTuesday at CIS of Kalamazoo
December 2, 2025
Thank you for your commitment to kids! This year marks our seventh annual Team #GivingBack celebration for #GivingTuesday! Each year, we honor one incredible staff member in every school where CIS...
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Walking With Purpose 2025: A Record-Breaking Year of Community and Impact
November 6, 2025
At Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo (CIS), October always seems to fly by—and this year was no exception! In the blink of an eye, we wrapped up this year’s Walking...
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5th Annual Walking With Purpose – We got this!
October 8, 2025
In Michigan, autumn usually announces itself with a drop in temperature and a burst of color in the trees. But at CIS of Kalamazoo, we know October has arrived when...
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10th Annual Ugly Sweater Party: Wrapping Warmth Around Children All Year Long
December 16, 2024
The 2024 ugly sweater party and fundraiser brought together over 100 community members, partners, friends, and family to Bell’s Brewery to bring awareness to the whole child approach of supporting...
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2024 GivingTuesday at CIS of Kalamazoo
December 3, 2024
Thank you for your commitment to kids! This is our sixth year of our team GivingBack on GivingTuesday. Every year on GivingTuesday, we surprise an individual who has gone above...
