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John Brandon Chats on Cats, Closets, & Cafes
March 6, 2018
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...
Blog Tag: Kids' Closet
2015-16 Gifts of Kindness Recognition
December 20, 2016
Category: Newsletters
Thank you to the many individuals, groups, businesses, and other organizations who have provided in-kind support to CIS and the students we serve, including donations of items to the CIS...
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The Dolly That Mike Made
November 1, 2016
Category: Partnerships
Anyone who sets foot in a school knows that the role of a custodian is vital to the health and climate of a school. At Milwood Elementary School, students, their...
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A Few Things We’re Grateful For…
December 15, 2015
Category: General Info
Gratefulness feels good. In fact, research on gratitude has found a connection between gratitude and a whole bunch of good stuff, like better health, improved relationships, and dealing with adversity....
Open Letter To Kids’ Closet Supporters
October 7, 2014
Category: General InfoGuest Bloggers
So many cool things can happen while waiting in the checkout lane of the grocery store. Here’s one thing you need to check out today: the below post. It is written...
Count Thanks, Not Sheep
December 3, 2013
Category: General InfoPartnerships
When you find yourself having trouble falling asleep: count thanks. I tried it the other night and it worked. I drifted off somewhere around 124. It probably wasn’t a coincidence...
KZOO Spartans: Scoring Big For Students
September 24, 2013
Category: ChampsPartnerships
College football season has started so it seems only fitting that we should wrap up our 2013 Champ series with the KZOO Spartans. (Not that we have any favorite teams –...
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Dishing Out Thanks
November 20, 2012
Category: Partnerships
Here in the downtown CIS office we updated each other on our Thanksgiving weekends. Talk turned to how thankful we are for each of you. We get to hear about...
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What’s Underwear Got To Do With It?
October 1, 2012
Category: General InfoThe CIS Model
I once worked with this guy—let’s call him Ben. First day on the job he showed up in a short sleeve shirt and sandals. Apparently, he didn’t get the memo...