Statement From Communities In Schools of Mid-America:
In all our lives, the time comes to take a stand for what is right. We are in such a time now after the horrific and unthinkable death of George Floyd. And, while the specific brutality of his death stunned us all, it is also only the latest act of violence toward a black person. […]
Communities In Schools of Mid-America Responds to Urgent COVID-19 Need, Joining #GivingTuesdayNow in Global Day of Giving and Unity
Lawrence, KS – Communities In Schools of Mid-America is responding to meet the needs of students and families most impacted by the coronavirus crisis by rallying the community around an interactive togetherness campaign on its social media outlets #GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place May 5th – […]
Central Kansas Community Foundation Supports Communities In Schools of Mid-America with Kids FUNd Grant
Newton, KS – Communities In Schools of Mid-America is pleased to announce it has received a $3,000 grant from the L. Marie Haun Charitable Fund for Children through the Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF). The funds will be used to support the CIS program located at El Dorado Middle School. Communities In Schools of Mid-America […]
City of El Dorado Supports Communities In Schools of Mid-America
El Dorado, KS – Communities In Schools of Mid-America is pleased to announce it has received a $7,500 grant from the City of El Dorado. The funds will be used to support the Communities In Schools program located at El Dorado Middle School. Communities In Schools of Mid-America focuses its work in schools and beyond, […]
City of Garden City Supports Communities In Schools of Mid-America
Garden City, KS – Communities In Schools of Mid-America is pleased to announce it has received a $4,000 grant from the City of Garden City. The funds will be used to support the Communities In Schools program located at Garden City High School. Communities In Schools of Mid-America focuses its work in schools and beyond, […]
Earl Bane Foundation Supports Communities In Schools of Mid-America
Salina, KS – Communities In Schools of Mid-America is pleased to announce it has received a $15,000 grant from the Earl Bane Foundation. The funds will be used to support the Communities In Schools programs located at Salina’s Lakewood Middle School and Central High School. Communities In Schools of Mid-America focuses its work in schools […]
Topeka Community Foundation Supports Communities In Schools of Mid-America with Healthy Lifestyles Grant
Topeka, KS – Communities In Schools of Mid-America is pleased to announce it has received a $5,000 Greater Topeka Fund/Healthy Lifestyles grant from the Topeka Community Foundation. The funds will be used to support the CIS programs in Ross and State Street Elementary Schools, and Highland Park, Topeka West and Topeka High Schools. According to […]
Communities In Schools of Mid-America receives $2,000 Apple Market Donation
Topeka, KS – Communities In Schools of Mid-America is pleased to announce it has received a $2,000 in-kind donation of credit at Seabrook Apple Market from Project Topeka Community Food Drive. The funds will be used to support the CIS food pantry located at Topeka High School. The Project Topeka Community Food Drive began under […]
Communities In Schools of Mid-America receives Raymond C. and Marguerite Gibson Foundation Donation
Ottawa, KS – Communities In Schools of Mid-America is pleased to announce it has received a grant from the Raymond C. and Marguerite Gibson Foundation through the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation in the amount of $8,415. The funds will be used to support the CIS program located at Ottawa High School and Ottawa Middle […]
Dodge City Student Receives Scholarship from Communities In Schools of Mid-America
Dodge City, KS – Communities In Schools (CIS) of Mid-America, an affiliate of the national organization that empowers all students to stay in school and on a path to graduation, announced the recipient of its annual scholarship opportunity. Jimena Cartagena, of Dodge City High School in Dodge City, KS, has been chosen as this year’s […]
Communities In Schools of Mid-America Shares Update Regarding School Closures, Continued Support for Students and Families
Lawrence, KS – The President and CEO of Communities In Schools (CIS) of Mid-America, an affiliate of the national organization that empowers all students to stay in school and on a path to graduation, released the following statement about the growing number of school closures triggered by the coronavirus pandemic and the impact on the […]
Communities In Schools of Mid-America receives $2,000 in Apple Market Credit
Topeka, KS – Communities In Schools of Mid-America is pleased to announce it has received a $2,000 in-kind donation of credit at Seabrook Apple Market from Project Topeka Community Food Drive. The funds will be used to support the Communities In Schools (CIS) food pantry located at Topeka High School. The Project Topeka Community Food […]
Highland Park High School Students Spend the Day as 26-Year Olds
Topeka, KS – On Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 5, students at Highland Park High School will participate in FutureNow: Finance, a financial literacy program of Communities In Schools of Mid-America. The FutureNow: Finance program is supported by a financial stability impact grant from the United Way of Greater Topeka. This financial literacy program […]
Local Foundation Gives $2,000 to Help Topeka Students
Topeka, KS – The Jim & Pam Caplinger, Jr., Family Foundation has awarded a $2,000 grant to support Communities In Schools (CIS) of Mid-America in its work with students in five Topeka schools. The Jim & Pam Caplinger, Jr. Family Foundation was created as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to support causes that align with the late Jim and […]
Local Bank Gives $2,500 to Help Ottawa Students
Ottawa, KS – Bank of the West has awarded a $2,500 grant to support Communities In Schools (CIS) of Mid-America in its work with students in two Ottawa schools. Bank of the West grants millions of dollars in charitable donations each year. Many employees of Ottawa’s Bank of the West have volunteered at one of CIS of […]