Give your time, Mentor a child, Make a Difference National Mentoring Month is the time each year when our nation officially puts the spotlight on the importance of mentors and the need of every child to have a caring adult in his or her life. Think of the mentors in your life – a neighbor, [...]
Entries from January 2009
January 21, 2009
CIS’ Business Practices Praised In a New Book
Communities In Schools has been featured in a new book that highlights best practices in non-profit business operations. The Charismatic Organization: 8 Ways to Grow a Nonprofit that Builds Buzz, Delights Donors, and Energizes Employees, by Shirley Sagawa and Deb Jospin, cites CIS and a select group of other high performing organizations as examples of [...]
January 21, 2009
A Day of Seahawks and Fun: the 14th Annual First & Goal Luncheon
On November 18th, 2008, Quest Field was flooded with 650 cheering and smiling students from 17 Puget Sound area schools to celebrate and enjoy the 14th Annual First & Goal luncheon, hosted by Communities In Schools and co-sponsored by Costco, Subway and the Seahawks. The First & Goal program is a goal setting program, where [...]
