Meet our new Executive Director, Melinda Herrera
Melinda is a Texas native who has lived in Whatcom County for the last 15 years. Melinda has a Bachelors in Social Work from Texas State University. She joins CIS […]
Taking Leave of Some Friends
A Letter from Ario Salazar Dear Communities In Schools of Whatcom-Skagit Champion: As many of you may have learnt from me earlier my Team and I have been working hard, […]
2022 Bookmobile
Bookmobile 2022
We can not lose Hope…
Communities In Schools of Whatcom-Skagit is a group of caring adults and community champions devoted to assisting students and families in cultivating inner peace; a peace of mind and resilience […]
We are hiring in Skagit County!
We are currently hiring: Site Coordinators for sites in Mount Vernon and Sedro Woolley, and McKinney-Vento/Out-Of-School Youth Navigator to work in Skagit County. Head to our Employment Opportunities Page to […]
Our 2020-21 Annual Impact Report Video
We would like to thank each and every one of our donors and partners. It is because of your critical support that we have a tremendous and meaningful impact in […]
Donate today to support students with basic needs resources
This fall and winter, we need your help stocking our Basic Needs Resource Closets at each of our school sites in Whatcom and Skagit counties. When students come to school […]
Support CIS of Whatcom-Skagit by shopping at Walgreens this fall
We’re participating in the myWalgreens donation program! You can donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to Communities In Schools of Whatcom-Skagit thru 11/30/21. To learn more about the myWalgreens program visit […]
Mount Baker Foundation funds CIS programming at Ferndale High School
This year we are proud to partner with the Mount Baker Foundation to support the Ferndale School District with Site Coordination and programming at Ferndale High School. Through the Foundation’s […]