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Eight Shining Stars. One Unforgettable Event.
Wednesday, May 9th will mark the eleventh year of Champs, a celebration in which Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo (CIS) recognizes those who are making a difference in kids’ lives....
Blog Category: Events
Shop & Give Back
May 11, 2017
Category: Events
With your everyday purchases, you can help remove the barriers that can derail kids from success. Here’s how! Harding’s Community Rewards Sign up for Harding’s Community Rewards, click “add community”,...
Champs Among Us
May 2, 2017
This past Wednesday, CIS board and staff had a fabulous time hosting the almost 400 people who gathered at the Radisson for the 10th Annual Champs event to honor...
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What is the world coming to?
January 17, 2017
Category: EventsGeneral Info
If you stepped onto the campus of Western Michigan University this past weekend and peeked into the “Brown and Gold” room you would feel hopeful about the future. On Saturday,...
As 2016 Comes to a Close
December 15, 2016
Category: Events
Thank you to all of you who have made a gift to Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo this year! Your generous support is giving kids in our community the power...
It’s Never Okay
November 15, 2016
Category: EventsPartnerships
When it comes to distracted driving, young people are texting and talking behind the wheel like never before. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fatalities involving young drivers...
Keeping the Lights on for the CIS After School Program
Today millions of people throughout America are turning the lights on as part of the 17th annual Lights On Afterschool to emphasize the importance of keeping lights on and doors...
An Hour A Week: May 2016
May 19, 2016
The fabulous team at Honoré Salon, one of our 2016 Champ recipients. This week we had our largest Champs celebration yet. With over 250 people attending, we celebrated people, organizations,...
2nd Annual Ugly Sweater Party
November 23, 2015
Category: Events
Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo is throwing a party, and you’re invited! Thursday, December 10th at 5:30-8:00pm At Old Burdick’s Bar & Grill (downtown Kalamazoo, located in the Radisson Hotel)...
Lighting Up learning after the school day ends
October 20, 2015
This afternoon, when bells ring across America announcing the school day’s end, more than 15 million of the students who pour out the doors will end up home alone. That’s...