Renton Reporter: Lending a hand to Homeless teens
The Renton Reporter highlights our new Mobile Case Manager position. “Support for a student is so much more than a backpack, toothbrush or coat. Those are tangible things people like to give, which is wonderful. But it’s not to be estimated to the power of a strong, caring relationship in a person’s life,” Starkey said. […]
Mobile Case Manager: increasing graduation rates for Unaccompanied Minors
Homelessness is a devastating circumstance for anyone, but for youth on their own, known as unaccompanied minors, the stresses are multiplied. The myriad of challenges faced and multilayered trauma puts them at risk of academic failure and 87% more likely of dropping out of school. Last school-year, there were over 50 homeless unaccompanied minors identified […]
Adopt A Family 2019
Many of the students and their families that we work with face daily challenges. This can make the holiday season especially stressful as they face a holiday without that special holiday meal or gifts. You can help brighten the holiday for someone and adopt a student and their family. Sign up today at kulrich@rentonwa.gov.
Multicultural Thanksgiving: Celebrating Diversity
We are collecting multicultural Thanksgiving baskets for our Renton and Tukwila students. Latinx, Halal and Black Thanksgiving baskets. Contact us at cisr@cisrenton.org for more information.
Partners For Equity Breakfast: Thank You!
Nearly 150 community members attended our 2019 Partners For Equity Breakfast. Thank you for your shared commitment to ensuring that all students have equal opportunities to reach their potential. Special thanks to our event sponsors: Republic Services, Marcie Maxwell, Bob Reeder, and BECU.
2019 Snack Drive
Help students reach their potential with the gift of healthy, shelf stable snacks to support their growing bodies and brains throughout the school year. Donation Drop Off Sites Banner Bank: 54 Rainier Ave S BECU Benson Hill: 17615 108th Ave SE BECU The Landing: 1002 Park Ave N Car Pros Hyundai: 200 S 7th St […]
2018-2019 Annual Report
Of the 504 case-managed students: 91% improved attendance, 94% improved behavior and 98% improved coursework/academics. Read more below. 2018-2019 annual report
2019 Backpack Drive
Help students reach their potential with the gift of backpacks to start off the school year fully prepared. Donation Drop Off Sites Banner Bank: 54 Rainier Ave S Renton, WA 98057 First Financial NW Bank: 201 Wells Ave S Renton, WA 98057 First Financial NW Bank: 1002 Park Ave N, Ste F at the Landing […]
Wine and Brews at The Landing
Join us for an afternoon of great wine, beer, food and live music at the Second Annual Wine and Brews at The Landing. A portion of all proceeds benefits Communities In Schools of Renton. Details and tickets here.
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