Monthly Archives: May 2009

While the Grand Opening for newest Regal Cinema in town happens tonight, for three lucky nonprofits and hundreds of families the real festivities were a four-night pre-func prior to the opening. Each time Regal Cinemas opens a new cinema it … Continue reading →

As our nation’s economic downturn continues and Washington’s unemployment rate edges up to 10% local nonprofit groups are seeing a significant increase in demand for services. Communities In Schools is no exception as more and more young people find themselves … Continue reading →

By all appearances, Angela Wilborn’s young life pointed toward a bleak future: She was one of four kids from three dads and the oldest daughter of a woman sent to prison as a result of an addiction to crack cocaine. … Continue reading →

Communities In Schools, Washington State office is happy to announce a $40,000 funding award from Social Venture Partners Seattle. The award marks the start of a longer-term relationship with SVP Seattle, which will combine grant dollars with volunteer hours to … Continue reading →

Today Michelle Obama visited a Communities In Schools after-school reading program in Washington D.C. The visit was a huge surprise for 30 wide-eyed third-graders who read stories and asked questions of the first lady who told them they can help … Continue reading →

You’ve probably seen the billboards, now look for the TV commercial. We’ve just completed the PSA for the “Schools Can’t Do it Alone” campaign. The TV spot, an animated version of the billboard “empty desks” image, airs in May on … Continue reading →