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CIS of Eastern PA Recognizes Employees at Annual Staff Appreciation Awards Ceremony
CIS of Eastern PA brought over 60 employees together virtually on Friday, June 4, 2021 for its annual staff appreciation event.

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA
Jul 19, 2021


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

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA
Jun 23, 2021


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.

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA
Jun 21, 2021


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 PA
Jun 8, 2021


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.

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA
May 19, 2021


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 of Eastern PA
Apr 29, 2021


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.

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA
Apr 26, 2021


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

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA
Apr 19, 2021


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 of Eastern PA
Apr 15, 2021


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.

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA
Apr 12, 2021


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

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA
Apr 6, 2021


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.

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA
Mar 24, 2021


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...

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA
Mar 16, 2021


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
Mar 12, 2021


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

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA
Feb 16, 2021


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.

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA
Jan 14, 2021


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

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA
Jan 8, 2021


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

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA
Jan 5, 2021


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 of Eastern PA
Jan 1, 2021


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...

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA
Nov 2, 2020
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