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Threads
March 5, 2013
Today’s post comes from Kaitlin Martin, our Volunteer Coordinator. After reading it, check out these pictures on our facebook album taken by Freshwater Photography. While most of the world has...
Blog Tag: CIS
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Seeing Between The Lines
February 26, 2013
Category: PartnershipsThe CIS Model
“To eliminate disparities, we must know enough (research); do enough (deliver the outcomes); care enough (commitment); and persevere enough (don’t get discouraged).” -David Satcher, Director, Morehouse School of Medicine and...
Pop Quiz: Interns From WMU
February 5, 2013
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...
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You Deserve A Kid Today
January 29, 2013
Today’s post is from our Director of Volunteer Services, Carly Wiggins. Ralph Waldo Emerson said that enthusiasm is the mother of effort. Here at CIS we say that Carly is the mother of...
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Paws For Stories
January 22, 2013
Want to feel warm and fuzzy? Read today’s post, written by Kaitlin Martin, our Volunteer Coordinator. We’re fortunate that she also has her own business,Freshwater Photography and took the accompanying photos...
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Mentoring Magic: One Mentor’s Perspective
January 15, 2013
“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill It’s National Mentoring Month. Here’s a heartfelt piece from a mentor among...
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Six And A Half Things To Do While We’re Away
December 21, 2012
Category: General Info
Our office will be closed from Monday, December 24 through Wednesday, January 1st. We’re taking a break but we’ll start blogging again in January. Wondering what to do ‘til we get back?...
Got CIS?
December 10, 2012
Category: NewslettersSuccess Stories
As a parent of a Kalamazoo Public School student, James Spencer has love, luck, and courage on his side. He also has Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo (CIS). “I have...
Roots And Wings
December 4, 2012
Category: General InfoGuest Bloggers
Today’s post comes from James Hissong, a former teacher within the Kalamazoo Public Schools. James is our Quality & Evaluation Coordinator. He works within the downtown office and out at...
Pop Quiz: Northglade Montessori Magnet Students
November 20, 2012
Category: General InfoPop 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...