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Leading by Example-

December 12, 2017

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. Matched in late February, 2017, the pair meets regularly to have lunch together, work on school work, … Continue Reading

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2017 Newsletter

December 7, 2017

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    

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Youth Garden

December 6, 2017

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 trimmed and cleaned and blueberry bushes transplanted … and the list goes on!  The garden literally glowed with the … Continue Reading

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Youth Garden Cistern!

June 7, 2017

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 Bridgeman, Rachel and John Carpenter, Gary Plontak, and Brian Spiller. CIS board member … Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, News Articles, Our Organization, Sidebar Featured, Youth Tagged With: community service, healthy foods, volunteer, youth

CIS CC Awarded Collaborative Project Grant

May 24, 2017

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 family stability. The winning project, Learning Institute/Instituto de Aprendizaje, involves two nonprofits, Communities in Schools … Continue Reading

Filed Under: News Articles, Our Organization, Youth Tagged With: Families, literacy, success

Congratulations to Chatham County Teachers of the Year!

April 30, 2017

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 Atkins (Northwood High School) Erin Boecke (Perry Harrison Elementary) David Clark (Bonlee School) … Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, News Articles Tagged With: educators, Success in school, youth

April 23-29 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week!

April 24, 2017

“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 those willing to share their time and talents. YOU can make the … Continue Reading

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Thank You, Celebration of Educators Sponsors!

March 28, 2017

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 our sponsors! Valedictorian & Salutatorian Sponsors Absolute Construction & Development, LLC Angelina’s Kitchen CRA, Associates Edward Jones, … Continue Reading

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Cooking Matters for Teens

March 8, 2017

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.  Participants learn to shop smarter and to use nutrition information to make healthier … Continue Reading

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Strengthening Families Program

February 24, 2017

On February 13 CIS CC launched its first session of the Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14 (SFP 10-14) at Chatham Middle School in Siler City.  SFP 10-14 was originally developed as part of Project Family at the Center for Family Research at Iowa State University.   SFP 10-14 is a seven-session program … Continue Reading

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