Working in public schools to surround students with a community of support
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Empowering At-Risk Students to Stay In School and Achieve In Life
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The Magic of Monthly Giving
We recently launched our first monthly giving program here at Communities In Schools and we are getting a great response. We thought long and hard about why would our supporters want to participate and we think there are several factors.
People like to help children. Especially our At-Risk children. We have almost 500 mentors to prove that their support is an actual fact.
People have their personal budgets and sometimes prefer to donate a monthly amount rather than pulling one lump sum from a well-oiled budgeting system.
Having monthly givers allows us to smooth out our cash flow over the year, rather than having the highs and lows of lump sum giving.
Finally, monthly giving is a more simple process and busy people need to simplify their lives in any way possible.
We haven’t been too good at asking for money in the past, but our mission looms larger every day. Children come to school this time of year cold, hungry and angry from living in violent homes. Spokane County has the highest domestic violence and child abuse rates in Washington. We use that monthly giving money to address the range of issues that our kids have and last year 84% improved academically.
Thanks for keeping us in your thoughts and Happy Holidays!
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Chuck Teegarden, Executive Director
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In his 7th grade year, Jack struggled with consistent behavior issues.
He regularly walked out of class, refused to obey, and was failing all his classes.
Because he was unable to handle the full day, Jack was placed on a half-day schedule. Even with a greatly reduced workload and more controlled environment, He struggled to remain focused for the majority of his 7th grade year.
The Communities In Schools site coordinator recognized that he could benefit from services. She worked to create a plan that would allow him to step out of class when he was overwhelmed or get help with assignments if he needed extra help.
She didn’t stop with school work
, and referred him to counseling when his grandmother passed away. Needless to say, she provided a lot of support that year. Jack went on to 8th grade a completely different student. Though he still struggles to stay focused, she has helped him learn how to respectfully go to teachers and discuss his needs instead of blowing-up and disrupting class.
Jack is now thriving in a full class schedule with all As and Bs!
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e are excited to announce the the launch of our monthly giving program -- THE HONOR ROLL SOCIETY!
Our site coordinators empower students just like Jack every day!
Your monthly contribution will give them a community of support.
Join the club by visiting our website or clicking the button below.
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Tree of Sharing
Do you love the holiday season and spreading holiday joy? Do you have a Santa hat you’ve been dying to wear? We could use some volunteers to hand out gift tags to our generous community and help provide our students with the only gift many will receive this holiday season. Sign up for a shift at one of our area malls, this holiday season!
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Saturday, February 22, 2020
at 5:00 p.m.
Spokane Convention Center
Appetizers, dinner, and dessert are provided!
The Ryan Larsen Band will be playing and the Country Swingers will be country swinging all night!
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We need your help!
We need people to help procure silent and live auction items, set up decorations for the event, sell raffle tickets and help with the silent and live auction during the event, greeters and people to stay late and help clean up.
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PrimeTime Mentoring:
one hour per week in 59 schools county wide
Resource Coordinators: receive, maintain and distribute food, clothing, hygiene supplies, and school supplies at school sites
Tutors:
before and after school volunteers fro reading and math
After School Activities:
initiate and/or help with special clubs
Events:
help plan and organize CISSC events
Administrative: help the management team with organizational and administrative tasks
For more information about volunteering please contact:
Holly Haneke at holly@cisspokane.org
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Mentors
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Make a difference in a child's life by becoming a PrimeTime Mentor. We have trainings starting in the fall of this upcoming s
chool year!
We are so grateful to our faith partners in supporting kids in our community. Check out mentoring in action with our partner Valley Assembly of God.
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WINTER Mentor Training Dates:
Thursday January 9th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Argonne Library, 4322 N Argonne Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
Wednesday, January 15th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
EWU - location TBD
Thursday, January 23rd, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Argonne Library
Monday, January 27th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
EWU - location TBD
Thursday, February 6th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Argonne Library
Thursday, February 13th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
EWU - location TBD
Thursday, February 20th, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Argonne Library
Tuesday, February 25th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
EWU - location TBD
Wednesday, March 11th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Argonne Library
Thursday, March 19th, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Argonne Library
For more information about mentoring please contact:
- Holly Haneke at holly@cisspokane.org
- Michele Compau at michele@cisspokane.org
- Kelley Hinrichs at kelley@cisspokane.org
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Link arms with us to surround at-risk youth with a community of support empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Give a gift today!
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We are now introducing
The Honor Roll Society:
A place for Communities In Schools of Spokane County Supporters.
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Pledge $50 or more per month an be entered into a drawing to win 4 one-way tickets from Southwest Airlines!
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- equal to $800 value
- must sign up by 12/09/2019
- winner will be announced on 12/10/2019
- trip must be completed by 02/15/2020
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Food
- Canned Soups, Stews and Chili
- Canned tuna or chicken
- Canned beans
- Shelf stable milk
- Protein and Granola bars
- Boxed Meals like Hamburger Helper
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Hygiene Supplies
- Feminine Hygiene Supplies
- Body Wash
- Deodorant
- New Underwear
- New Socks
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Please contact
Rebecca Clemens at rebecca@cisspokane.org
for donation information
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Contact Us
CISSC Administrative Staff
Phone: 509-413-1436
Website: www.spokane.ciswa.org
Chuck Teegarden, Executive Director
chuck@cisspokane.org
Holly Haneke, Associate Director
holly@cisspokane.org
Debra Raub, Funding Development Director
debra@cisspokane.org
Rebecca Clemens, Program Director
rebecca@cisspokane.org
Michele Compau, Mentor Coordinator Spokane Valley
michele@cisspokane.org
Kelley Hinrichs, Volunteer Coordinator Cheney/ Medical Lake
kelley@cisspokane.org
Liz Kennedy, Vista Volunteer
lizk@cisspokane.org
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