June 30 – Renton’s EriAm Sisters, who’ve gained national recognition on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” are now proving that Renton’s also got charity. Performing at a Communities In Schools of Renton (CISR) fundraiser, the girls performed the longest concert of their new careers. “The beauty of the concert was … that the majority of the [...]
Entries from July 2009
July 21, 2009
Help us reach our goal of 250 new donations this summer!
Last week we launched our Small Gifts = Big Change campaign asking for small donations that will help us get kids in need and at-risk things they need to learn and grow. Simple things like ready-to-eat weekend food, basic school supplies or necessary clothing. You’d be surprised at how many kids come to school lacking [...]
July 17, 2009
Stuff the Bus!
Posted by: Petrina Fisher, Communities In Schools of Seattle A few weeks ago, Communities in Schools of Seattle turned a school bus donated by First Student into a parade float joining dozens of other community organizations, marching bands, and lively entertainment at the Pride Parade. The float was created to promote our 2009 Stuff the [...]
July 16, 2009
Is it time for YOU to get involved?
Posted by: Tracy Oster, Communities In Schools of Federal Way As Executive Director of Communities In Schools of Federal Way, I have to say, I love my job and I love my community. One of the biggest challenges our staff and Board of Directors face is getting people in our community to volunteer. I don’t [...]
July 6, 2009
Red Canoe Credit Union Will Collect School Supplies for Kids in Need
Federal Way – Communities In Schools of Federal Way and Red Canoe Credit Union are partnering to collect school supplies for low-income students in Federal Way Public Schools. From July 27th through August 14th, Red Canoe Credit Union will be collecting school supplies in a 14 foot canoe in the lobby of their Pacific Highway [...]
