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Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania Receives $121,000 Grant From National Organization

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Oct 4, 2021

Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania Receives $121,000 Grant From National Organization

The grant will enable 60 disengaged high school students to successfully re-enter the classroom during the 2021-2022 school year....

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Oct 1, 2021

Prioritizing Mental Health Together

It’s no secret that mental health is one of the biggest challenges students encounter in high school. Studies have shown that over 50% of...

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Sep 20, 2021

Path to A Future

As of 2021, Allentown School District reported only a 72% graduation rate. When broken down, that means approximately 284 out of 1013...

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Sep 20, 2021

Back to School Support

A new school year represents more than the end of summer - it also marks a new beginning for students across the region. Excitement...

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Sep 14, 2021

A Grand Opening

Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays was a trailblazer. The Allentown native served overseas during World War II, was the first woman to earn...

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Sep 14, 2021

A Summer to Remember

For many students, not setting foot in school for a few months is the highlight of summer. But for students attending Communities In...

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Aug 2, 2021

A Donor’s Legacy of Trust and Academic Success

At Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania (CISEasternPA), we see potential in every student - and we're committed to helping them...

CIS of Eastern PA Recognizes Employees at Annual Staff Appreciation Awards Ceremony

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Jul 19, 2021

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.

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

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Jun 23, 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

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

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Jun 21, 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.

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, 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 Pennsylvania Promotes Two Staff Members

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

May 19, 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.

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

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Apr 29, 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 PA Affiliates Join Call for Racial Justice and Systemic Change in America

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Apr 26, 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.

Maria Esposito Named a 2021 Lehigh Valley Business Woman of Influence

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Apr 19, 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

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

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Apr 15, 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 Eastern PA Announces New Restorative Practices Programs to Strengthen Schools

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Apr 12, 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.

Sheridan Elementary Becomes the Lehigh Valley’s Newest Community School

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Apr 6, 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

CIS of Eastern PA Stands With Our Asian American Community

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Mar 24, 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.

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

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Mar 16, 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...