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Ready, Set, Graduate! CIS of Eastern PA Celebrates Over 100 Graduating High School Seniors

CIS Site Coordinators found special ways to recognize the CIS Class of 2021 as they prepare to toss their caps after a difficult school year

CIS of Eastern PA Awarded Grant from Edward & Inez Donley Fund at Lehigh Valley Community Foundation

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

3 days ago

CIS of Eastern PA Awarded Grant from Edward & Inez Donley Fund at Lehigh Valley Community Foundation

CIS of Eastern PA is one of sixteen nonprofits to receive grants from the Edward & Inez Donley Fund at Lehigh Valley Community Foundation.

Faces of CIS: Amanda Madea Shares a Cup of Coffee & An Open Ear To Remind Teachers They Aren't Alone

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Jun 8

Faces of CIS: Amanda Madea Shares a Cup of Coffee & An Open Ear To Remind Teachers They Aren't Alone

With a mobile coffee cart in hand, CIS Community School Coordinator Amanda Madea connected with teachers at Allentown's Hays Elementary...

Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania Promotes Two Staff Members

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

May 19

Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania Promotes Two Staff Members

CIS of Eastern PA announced the promotions of Migdalia Garcia to Associate Director of Operations, Jon Irons to Data & Evaluation Manager.

CIS Eastern PA Receives COVID-19 Response Fund Grant from Lehigh Valley Community Foundation

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Apr 29

CIS Eastern PA Receives COVID-19 Response Fund Grant from Lehigh Valley Community Foundation

Lehigh Valley Community Foundation recently named CIS of Eastern PA as one of nine nonprofit recipients of COVID-19 Response Fund grants.

Communities in Schools PA Affiliates Join Call for Racial Justice and Systemic Change in America

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Apr 26

Communities in Schools PA Affiliates Join Call for Racial Justice and Systemic Change in America

The Communities in Schools affiliates across PA join our national organization in calling for renewed focus on equity and racial justice.

Maria Esposito Named a 2021 Lehigh Valley Business Woman of Influence

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Apr 19

Maria Esposito Named a 2021 Lehigh Valley Business Woman of Influence

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA's Vice President of Advancement, Maria Esposito named a Lehigh Valley Business 2021 Woman of Influence

CIS Eastern PA Supports Adopt-A-Block Program to Meet COVID-19 Needs in Reading Community

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Apr 15

CIS Eastern PA Supports Adopt-A-Block Program to Meet COVID-19 Needs in Reading Community

Wanda Colon, CIS Family & Community Engagement Liaison at Southern MS coordinates a large team of volunteers to make weekly deliveries.

Communities In Schools Eastern PA Announces New Restorative Practices Programs to Strengthen Schools

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Apr 12

Communities In Schools Eastern PA Announces New Restorative Practices Programs to Strengthen Schools

The team leads trainings and develops resources for students, educators, and community members to build healthy relationships.

Sheridan Elementary Becomes the Lehigh Valley’s Newest Community School

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Apr 6

Sheridan Elementary Becomes the Lehigh Valley’s Newest Community School

Nearly 600 students and their families will reap the rewards of increased support as Sheridan Elementary becomes a Community School

CIS of Eastern PA Stands With Our Asian American Community

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Mar 24

CIS of Eastern PA Stands With Our Asian American Community

At Communities In Schools of Eastern PA, we believe that every child—and every person-- needs and deserves a safe place to learn and grow.

Olympus Mentor Program Empowers Students to Think Big at Allentown's Building 21

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Mar 16

Olympus Mentor Program Empowers Students to Think Big at Allentown's Building 21

Olympus mentors are inspiring students in Allentown's Building 21 to explore innovative careers and problem-solve through a new program...

Community School in Action: How a Connection with Tucker Silk Mill Uplifted Paxinosa Elementary

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Mar 12

Community School in Action: How a Connection with Tucker Silk Mill Uplifted Paxinosa Elementary

Read more about how one connection inspired a community to come together in support of Paxinosa Elementary School and its neighbors...

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Feb 16

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA Announces Appointment of Four New Members to Board of Directors

CIS strengthened its Board of Directors with appointments of Joetta Clark Diggs, Reginald Romain, Constance K. Nelson, & Karianne Gelinas

Local Communities in Schools Affiliate Announces New Name

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Jan 14

Local Communities in Schools Affiliate Announces New Name

Communities In School of the Lehigh Valley (CISLV) announced that its name will change to Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania.

At Communities In Schools, We Choose Hope

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Jan 8

At Communities In Schools, We Choose Hope

At Communities In Schools, we stand in solidarity with students and families in eastern Pennsylvania and throughout the United States during

Local organization says pandemic could lead to more students dropping out of school (WFMZ)

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Jan 5

Local organization says pandemic could lead to more students dropping out of school (WFMZ)

Read the WFMZ article...

Faces of CIS: Erin Phillips connects students to virtual after-school programs to keep them engaged

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Jan 1

Faces of CIS: Erin Phillips connects students to virtual after-school programs to keep them engaged

Erin Phillips, M.Ed. is the face of creativity and consistency for her after-school program students

Communities In Schools expands into Berks County through partnership with Kutztown Strong

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Nov 2, 2020

Communities In Schools expands into Berks County through partnership with Kutztown Strong

Communities In Schools (CIS) announced its partnership with Kutztown Strong and its expansion into three new school districts...

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