Monthly Archives: June 2009

The Kent Performance Learning Center , a partnership between Communities In Schools and the Kent School District graduated 26 students last week. Twenty-six young people who, prior to enrolling at the center, would likely have dropped out of school. The … Continue reading →

We are proud to announce our founder, Bill Milliken, received the 2009 National Jefferson Award for Public Service, in the category of Greatest Public Service Benefiting the Disadvantaged. “I am touched and honored to receive this award. Caring about young people … Continue reading →

Mariko Lockhart believes people can change. She has to. The city of Seattle is betting $8 million it can dramatically reduce juvenile crimes in two years, and has handed the job to Lockhart, director of the city’s new Youth Violence … Continue reading →

As we approach the end of our fiscal year we are gathering and recording in-kind donations received over the past year – donated services rather than (or in addition to) donated cash. While this is something our accountant insists on, … Continue reading →

To great success Communities In Schools of Peninsula completed the first in a planned series of five-week parenting classes. “Love and Logic” teaches simple, practical techniques for parents to raise responsible children. The well-attended classes are facilitated by trained counselors … Continue reading →

This morning I attended a benefit breakfast for Neighborhood House, a local nonprofit helping our poor and recent immigrant populations access education, housing and community services. A tremendous local asset doing inspiring work in King County. Just as inspiring was … Continue reading →