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Join us! Be a part of the solution.

Communities In Schools of Auburn is not funded by the school district or the state legislature. We are supported by the community we bring in to the schools. Please consider giving of your financial resources.

Help us expand our reach and deepen our level of support.

For every dollar you contribute, 88 cents directly supports critical programming.

With your tax deductible cash contribution or in-kind donation, you’ll be part of our work to help Auburn kids succeed in school and prepare for life. Your generosity will be repaid a thousand fold in the future you’ll be providing a deserving young person.

Ways to Give:

Mail your donation: send a check or money order.
    Communities In Schools of Auburn
    502 4th Street NE
    Auburn, WA 98002

Secure online donation: by using Justgive.org

Participate in your United Way or workplace campaign and designate Communities In Schools of Auburn as your organization of choice.

Double your contribution!
Does your employer match your donation? Many do, be sure to ask!

Go Shopping! Purchase from major online retailers at iGive.com and designate CIS Auburn to receive a portion of the proceeds. You’ll receive a receipt for your tax deductible donation.

Legacy Gifts: As a 501(c ) (3) nonprofit, CISof Auburn is qualified to receive estate gifts and gifts in memorium.

In-Kind Donations Needed

  • School supplies including: college and wide ruled paper, composition notebooks, spiral notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons and colored pencils
  • New clothing items including: coats, gloves, scarves, sweatshirts, t-shirts, jogging pants, jeans, socks, underwear and tennis shoes in varying sizes
  • Small, kid-friendly, nonperishable food items
  • Auction items for the June fundraiser.

Contact Executive Director Arlene Pierini at 253.288.7659 or cisauburn@comcast.net regarding in-kind donations.

 Expenses 2008-2009

2009 Expenses Chart

 

Income 2008-2009

2009 Income Chart


We support Communities In Schools not just because they work smart, but because as members of the community it's the right thing to do, and for us the right way to do it. ~Jim Sinegal, Costco


Our long-term commitment

Diversified Funding. We're funded almost equally by corporations, foundations, governments and the many individuals like you who want to give back, and want to do so wisely. 

Our balanced funding portfolio reveals a healthy, sustainable network well rooted in the communities we serve. When you contribute to Communities In Schools, you can be assured your dollars will support a long-term commitment to our youth and our communities.

Thank you for being part of the solution!

CISA is a 501(c)3 and your gifts are fully tax-deductible.

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One Child at a Time
Kristine wanted to teach her daughter, Alice, the importance of giving back to their community. Seeking out an opportunity to serve a local school, Kristine contacted Communities In Schools and offered to help stuff backpacks for a school supply drive. Together, the mother and daughter team sorted over 30 boxes of donated supplies and delivered 700 school supply backpacks to area schools. “I like volunteering because I like to help other kids,” says Alice. “It makes me realize that no one is too young to make a difference.”
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