Sponsorship Opportunities Available: Become a sponsor and help recognize students who are succeeding in school and achieving in life.

This year’s special guest will be Bill Milliken, Founder and Vice Chairman of Communities In Schools The event will take place on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Fogelsville. Sponsor this year’s event and help us recognize the award recipients… Read On

Dec 19, 2016

GIANT Food Stores Allocated Educational Improvement Tax Dollars (EITC) to Communities In Schools

GIANT Food Stores donated $10,000 through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program to Communities In Schools of the Lehigh Valley (CISLV).  This donation will support the Integrated Student Support programs that  CISLV provides to the over 22,000 students they serve in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Whitehall/Coplay and Reading School Districts… Read On

Dec 6, 2016

Local Programs Make an Impact on Student Success

Easton Area Neighborhood Center held their annual “Night at the Races” event this month. Communities In Schools of the Lehigh Valley was honored as an Outstanding Community Partner… Read On

Nov 30, 2016

For Our Students, Growth is More than a Physical Change.

    Lisa, an eighth grader living in the Lehigh Valley, was struggling deal with her stressful situation. She had transferred schools in the middle of the year and was juggling a chaotic home life and adjusting to a new school… Read On

Nov 21, 2016

The Aspiring Professionals Program Sponsored by Dr. Frank and Mrs. Yvonne Schweighardt

The Aspiring Professionals Program engages business professionals with at-risk youth in an educational environment that heightens awareness and exposure, teaches professional job skills, and provides a forum for student inquiry in STEM careers… Read On

Nov 7, 2016

Allentown REC Anniversary: One year of service and nearly 200 students back in the academic setting.

The Allentown Reengagement Center celebrated it’s one year anniversary last month, having started back in October of 2015.  In their first year, the REC team has brought 183 students back into an academic setting… Read On

Nov 7, 2016

ELECT Fatherhood Initiative Really Makes a Difference.

The ELECT (Education Leading to Employment and Career Training) Fatherhood Initiative is making a difference in the lives of young fathers in the Lehigh Valley. Students who are expectant and parenting are eligible for services through the ELECT Initiative for services that continue to aid in their success and lead to graduation… Read On

Nov 2, 2016

Olympus Corporation Donates to Communities in Schools

Last week Olympus Corporation donated to Communities in Schools of the Lehigh Valley through an innovative and fun Hula Hoop activity during their Staff Health Fair.  The company’s commitment to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling was exhibited in their enthusiasm to participate in this fund raising activity… Read On

Oct 17, 2016

Communities In Schools of the Lehigh Valley Fall Educational Forum Shed Light on a Serious Issue

Communities In Schools of the Lehigh Valley Fall Educational Forum The Monster Around Us: Protecting Our Children from the Growing Presence of Opiate and Prescription Painkiller Abuse The evening was full of insights and important information… Read On

Sep 26, 2016

Bill Milliken, Founder and Vice Chairman of Communities In Schools will present first annual Milliken Service Award at Success 2017 Event

Bill Milliken, Founder and Vice Chairman of Communities In Schools and one of the most successful and respected youth advocates in the U.S. will present the first annual Milliken Service Award at the Communities In Schools of the Lehigh Valley Success 2017 Awards and Recognition Dinner on Wednesday, March 29, 2017… Read On

Aug 19, 2016