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Back to School Supplies – How You Can Support!
July 28, 2020
During these unprecedented times, we are faced with so many unknowns. Among all the unknowns, we do know for certain that school supply distribution is needed for the upcoming year!...
Blog Category: Partnerships
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Jessica Waller: From KPS to Kellogg (and back)
July 14, 2020
Category: PartnershipsPrograms
CIS Think Summer! is underway and Jessica Waller helped Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo (CIS) kick off programming—virtual this summer, due to COVID-19—by offering a fun, informative, and interactive presentation...
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Celebrating Sue Warner: All In For Kids & Reading
June 16, 2020
Category: PartnershipsVolunteers
Since 1992, Sue Warner has served as the Head of Youth Services. A Kalamazoo native, Sue holds a bachelors degree in English Literature from Indiana University and her MA in...
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#GivingTuesdayNow – Together we…
May 5, 2020
…show up for kids …are all in for kids (in school and beyond!) …give thanks …are grateful …appreciate our community …happy to give on #GivingTuesdayNow Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo...
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Sara Williams: Rolling Up Her Sleeves for Kids
January 14, 2020
Category: Partnerships
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...
One Generous Community, 14,000 Back-to-school Supplies
October 29, 2019
Once again, our generous partners have made a difference for kids. Many community organizations and local businesses hosted supply drives and helped ensure that the basic need for school supplies...
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No Time to Volunteer? You Still Can. Just Ask Jennifer Swan.
August 20, 2019
As Senior Architectural Project Coordinator with TowerPinkster, Jennifer Swan’s work schedule makes it difficult for her to volunteer on a weekly, consistent basis. Yet, she wanted to help kids stay...
Students Engage, Design, and Build with an Architect
July 30, 2019
During the 2018/19 school year, volunteers from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Southwest Michigan visited the CIS After School program at Hillside Middle School. Over the course of the...
Swan Snack Emporium Serves Up Dignity and Confidence
July 2, 2019
Category: ChampsPartnerships
At the 12th Annual Champs Celebration, presented by Kalsec, Swan Snack Emporium was honored with a 2019 Champ Award which was sponsored by Chase. CIS Board Member Sara Williams and CIS...
Teen Living Life With Courage and Hope
April 23, 2019
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...