Communities In Schools of Federal Way-Highline

You are officially invited! Our first Winter Gala will be held this year on December 17th with doors opening at 5:30 PM! The Winter Gala does REQUIRE REGISTRATION and TICKET PURCHASE to attend the event. We have an amazing program planned with students sharing their creative and artistic skills and talents that support Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy. We are beyond excited to host this event and support in bridging the gaps in this area of need!

To register and purchase your tickets, please visit: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/cg-xmiWi0QK-orQNYZNAGg

Or if, for some reason you can’t join us, but would like to support in our efforts by donating please visit: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/4rQCocLzpIh_SFgV9SSjaw?t=1589913642

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Casino Night Fundraiser! We could not do this without your support. Also, a special thank you to our sponsors!

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for our fundraising breakfast! So far we have raised $58,000 and counting! If you missed the event or if your internet connection wasn't great this morning you can watch our student panel here: https://youtu.be/ToO1DZnzk54
Donations can be made here: https://www.pledge.to/communities-in-schools-breakfast-fundraiser

CIS Breakfast 2021

Thank you Kaiser Permanente for your generous sponsorship of our Breakfast on Friday!

Thank you, Pete von Reichbauer, King County Councilmember. for sponsoring our breakfast on Friday! You don't want to miss what our young people have to say! Register here: https://federalwayhighline.ciswa.org/event/virtual-breakfast-fundraiser/

Thank you WSECU for your sponsorship of our Fundraising Breakfast! We appreciate your continued support of CIS!

Thank you, HomeStreet Bank for sponsoring our Virtual Breakfast Fundraiser on Friday! You can still register here: https://federalwayhighline.ciswa.org/event/virtual-breakfast-fundraiser/

Thank you Multi-Service Center for sponsoring our Fundraising Breakfast! There is still time to register for our virtual event on November 5th! You must register to get the zoom link: https://federalwayhighline.ciswa.org/event/virtual-breakfast-fundraiser/

Are any of our awesome CIS alumni looking for a career job? Our amazing partner Red Canoe Credit Union (Federal Way) is hiring and they have awesome benefits, including College Degree reimbursement! How great is that!?
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2021-2022 Staff Introduction:
Sadie Strain
School Outreach Coordinator
at Highline High School

2021-2022 Staff Introduction:
Markese Walker-Brown
School Outreach Coordinator
at TAF@Saghalie

2021-2022 Staff Introduction:
Makenna Killman
School Outreach Coordinator
at Kilo Middle School

2021-2022 Staff Introduction:
Shana Ludwig
School Outreach Coordinator III
at Decatur High School

Thank you to Virginia Mason Franciscan Health for sponsoring our upcoming Virtual Fundraising Breakfast on November 5th! Don't miss their Federal Way Drug Take Back event on Saturday! Time to clean out your medicine cabinet and keep your family safe.

There is still time to register for the Breakfast!: https://federalwayhighline.ciswa.org/event/virtual-breakfast-fundraiser/
Or you can donate to the Breakfast here: https://www.pledge.to/communities-in-schools-breakfast-fundraiser

As it has for the last three years, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) will host its fourth annual Drug Take Back event outside Federal Way Regional Medical Center (33501 First Way S. Federal Way) Saturday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This event is part of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) twice-yearly, nationwide initiative encouraging Americans to inventory personal supplies of prescription drugs – as well as other medical supplies (e.g., inhalers, EpiPens, etc.) – to properly and safely dispose of unused or expired items.

In light of the continuing pandemic, VMFH will once again safely host the four-hour event with the help of a limited number of volunteer team members, who will follow Public Health – Seattle & King County and DEA safety protocols by wearing masks, eye shields and gloves as they maintain physical distance from each other and attendees.

To prioritize public health, participants will pull their cars up to a covered drop-off area, park, set their prescription drugs or medical supplies in a bin and take an informational flyer about year-round safe, secure disposal bins at VMFH and other locations throughout King County before driving away.
Over the last three years, this event has collected and safely disposed of 200 to 400 pounds of prescription drugs and medical supplies.

“It’s been a pleasure to head up our organization of this important Drug Take Back event,” said VMFH anesthesiologist Julie Vath, MD. “Having hosted a successful event last fall, we’ve proven we can safely collect and dispose of prescription drugs and medical supplies and look forward to another big haul this year.”

2021-2022 Staff Introduction:
Pat Perkins
School Outreach Coordinator III
at Illahee Middle School

2021-2022 Staff Introduction:
Omontreunna Cloy
Experiential Learning Coordinator
at Truman Campus

2021-2022 Staff Introduction:
Nori Hill
School Outreach Coordinator
at Tyee High School

2021-2022 Staff Introduction:
Melanie Alvarado
School Outreach Coordinator
at Sacajawea Middle School

Register Today! Our Virtual Breakfast Fundraiser will be held this year on November 5th from 7:30 AM-8:30 AM on Zoom. The Breakfast Fundraiser is free to attend with a recommended $50+ donation.

YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND: https://federalwayhighline.ciswa.org/event/virtual-breakfast-fundraiser/

We have a great program planned with students sharing their experience during the pandemic and how their return to in-person learning is going. We are also thrilled to share this year in addition to the virtual event we will also be hosting a MEET AND GREET with a BREAKFAST PICK-UP!

2021-2022 Staff Introduction:
Kimberly Foster
School Outreach Coordinator III
at Madrona Elementary School

2021-2022 Staff Introduction:
Karina Mercado
Re-Engagement Coordinator
at Todd Beamer High School

2021-2022 Staff Introduction:
Jazmin Griffin
School Outreach Coordinator
at Totem Middle School

2021-2022 Staff Introduction:
Genia Williams
Re-Engagement Coordinator
at Decatur High School

2021-2022 Staff Introduction:
Danielle Wright
Re-Engagement Coordinator
at Thomas Jefferson High School

2021-2022 Staff Introduction:
Cierra Gamble
School Outreach Coordinator
at Todd Beamer High School

2021-2022 Staff Introduction:
Amanda Martinson
School Outreach Coordinator
at Lakota Middle School

2021-2022 Staff Introduction:
Alicia Vasey-Neilson
School Outreach Coordinator II
at Sequoyah Middle School

Thank you Office Depot!

We are excited about our statewide partnership with Office Depot. Their stores raised $100,000 to benefit the Communities In Schools of Washington Affiliate Network. The funds raised will be used to provide school supplies for students across the state! Thanks to Office Depot, we can provide the resources students need to achieve great things!