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Embraced by the Community: Kalea’s Journey Toward Success
February 17, 2026
For many college students, the path to a degree is shaped by long nights and hard work. For Kalea Barnes, however, that journey began long before she set foot on...
Blog Tag: Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo
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2026 Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo Winter Newsletter
February 10, 2026
We are excited to release our 2026 winter newsletter issue. To view the full newsletter, click here.
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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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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...
Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo 2024-25 Annual Report
September 29, 2025
Category: Annual ReportsHome Feature
Thank you to the many individuals, groups, businesses, and other organizations who support Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo. The 2024-2025 Annual Report is available. Please select below to access a copy...
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Where Passion Meets Purpose: Jenna’s Nine-Month Journey at CIS
June 24, 2025
Category: Guest BloggersHome Feature
Background Hi! My name is Jenna, and I have been an intern at Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo for the past nine months. Originally from a Chicago suburb, I moved...
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2025 Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo Graduation Issue Newsletter
June 13, 2025
Category: Home FeatureNewsletters
We are excited to release our 2025 graduation newsletter issue. To view the full newsletter, click here.
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Fueled by Positivity, Sariah Shines in Middle School
May 15, 2025
Sariah, a 14-year-old student, attended Woods Lake Elementary School before joining Maple Street Magnet Middle School. She’s already making a name for herself as a leader and an active participant...