Help Make the Holidays Bright
Holidays can be a challenging time for many families, so to help, we are collecting gift card donations throughout the holiday season to help families celebrate in a way that’s […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15 – October 15 and is an official celebration of the independence days of eight Latin America countries, and pays tribute to the generations […]
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 […]
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.
A Powerful Transformation
School can be a place of anxiety or joy. The dedicated staff at CISR work every day with members of the Renton School District to create positive learning environments where […]
A Crisis Avoided, A Life Restarted
For a prime example that shows “schools can’t do it alone” read our story below, told by a Renton teacher. CISR steps in time and time again to provide wrap-around […]
From Fear to Security
From A Family Liaison: I just said goodbye to a mother who’s been fighting homelessness since last year, and whose first grader has had to change nighttime residencies 6 times […]
CISR Through A Child’s Eyes
Letter From A CISR Mentored Student: Dear Mentor, I wanted to tell you how much you mean to me. What I think about you is that I trust you as […]
Student Inspired To Achieve
I’m an Academic Liaison at a Renton Middle School and I began working with this particular student during his 6th grade year. He had a difficult transition into middle school. […]
Compassion After A Christmas Tragedy
Dear Communities In Schools of Renton, I am writing to share my experiences with a Family Liaison; who is a dynamic and compassionate, dedicated professional. In December of 2012, an […]