News & Events
Leading by Example-
Josilyn is a warm, smart, friendly 5thgrader who attends Virginia Cross Elementary School in Siler City. Susan Collins Thompson is a creative, resourceful retired educator. Josilyn and Susan are friends as part of CIS-Chatham County’s (CIS-CC) Mentoring Program....
2017 Newsletter
See and read about what's been happening and what's on the horizon for 2018! https://cischatham.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/CISnews_winter17-med.pdf
Youth Garden
https://cischatham.org/youth-garden/ From the time they arrived early Sunday morning until just after lunch time, Chatham Community Church/Chatham SERVE volunteers worked to ready the CIS Youth Garden for winter. New greens were planted, perennials were...
Youth Garden Cistern!
CIS CC had a wonderful Youth Garden workday on Sunday, June 4th, installing plumbing for the cistern that will help us harvest rainwater off of the roof of an adjoining bulding. Participating members of the Chatham Community Church included Rick McDonald, Jim...
CIS CC Awarded Collaborative Project Grant
Triangle Community Foundation, United Way of Chatham County and Chatham County Government announce the winner of their second grant focused on a collaborative approach to a major challenge in Chatham County. This year the grant focused on collaborative approaches to...
Congratulations to Chatham County Teachers of the Year!
CIS CC thanks all of you for your hard work and dedication. Together, we CAN make a difference in the lives of Chatham County youth! Amy Andrews (Siler City Elementary) Pedro Anzola (Chatham Middle School) Sarah Askins (Chatham Center for Innovation) Christopher...
April 23-29 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week!
"Volunteers Are Love In Motion" - Anonymous Volunteers give freely of themselves to serve the needs of others. In 2015-16, over 100 CIS CC volunteers gave over 7,070 hours of service! Please consider becoming a volunteer! CIS CC has a variety of opportunities for...
Thank You, Celebration of Educators Sponsors!
Over 60 local businesses, families, and individuals have sponsored our April 23 Celebration of Educators fundraiser! Their continued support and generous donations have helped us exceed our sponsorship goals for this year's special event. We couldn't do it without...
Cooking Matters for Teens
On Wednesday March 1 CIS CC held its second session of Cooking Matters for Teens at Chatham Middle School in Siler City. Cooking Matters for Teens teaches teens how to make healthy food choices, meals and snacks for themselves, their families and friends....