Reading…around the world.
Jona paid it forward…halfway around the world.
Fostering a Community of Change
Growing up in Pittsburgh, Milliken struggled through school because of undiagnosed learning disabilities. With his self-esteem plummeting in the classroom, and his home life providing more turmoil than refuge, he sought acceptance in the one place he knew he was welcome — the local pool hall. One providential day, the hurting teenager met someone new there, someone genuinely interested in him.
Spotlight on Success
Communities in Schools of Tacoma and READY! Set, Read–Tacoma! was featured in the National newsletter this month! You can read the article here, along with the rest of the newsletter, […]
Master Builders Donates
The Master Builders Association of Pierce County is donating $34,630.54 to Communities in Schools Tacoma, profits from the House for Hope project.
Tacoma’s Rite of Fall–Backpack Suffing
Buying school supplies for kids they don’t know ranks high on the list of Tacomans’ finest habits. No sooner do crayons go on sale for a quarter and markers hit 50 cents than Tacomans load up the shopping cart, swipe the debit card and broadcast the tools for a happy school year.
Master Builders association of Pierce County awarded “Hands Up” award
On June 5, Communities in Schools of Tacoma awarded the Master Builders association of Pierce County the “Hands Up” award for their work with the 2013 House of Hope at CIS’ annual luncheon.
High school breeds success for students who’ve had little.
Graduation rate at record high for Oakland Alternative, once considered a dumping ground.
Baseball on a foggy day is all about hit and mist.
As a reward for setting and achieving goals in the BIG (Believe in Goals) Program, Baker and Mt. Tahoma students were treated to lunch and a tour of Cheney Stadium.
Put a sock in it!
Something small, like a new, dry pair of socks, can make a huge difference. Wet feet often lead to illness, which can easily translate to missing classes.
Communities In Schools recognized as 2011 Top Nonprofit
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