Blog Category: Events

Kim Nemire: Nuts About CIS

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...

Together, We Can Do So Much

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” That wisdom, shared by Helen Keller, applies to most everything we accomplish at Communities In Schools. It most...

Walking With Purpose

A Taste of Thanks

Let’s raise a glass to a group of CIS friends and supporters who planned, hosted, and volunteered time to support and fundraise for students! As our name suggests, Communities In...

Get Ready To Celebrate Our Award Winners

Grab a handful of confetti and a beverage of your choice. Now get ready to toast those who will be honored at the 2021 Champs Celebration! Hosted by Communities In...

Champs Celebration 2021

What Do I See?

This is the third installment of our Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo (CIS) blog series in which we cover topics and resources that we hope  provides support to students and...

A Parade of Ugly For a Good Cause

We may not have the annual holiday parade or the Holly Jolly Trolley this year, but Kalamazoo has a parade of ugly sweaters! If you follow this blog or have...

#GivingBack on #GivingTuesday at CIS of Kalamazoo

Today is #GivingTuesday: a “global day of giving” fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Last year, CIS of Kalamazoo launched an initiative to do the “giving” on #GivingTuesday, surprising...

Mikka Dryer: Grateful For the Opportunity to Volunteer

At the 13th Annual Champs Celebration, presented by Kalsec, Mikka Dryer was honored with a 2020 Champ Award which was sponsored by Fifth Third Bank. Milwood Magnet Middle School’s CIS Site...