Communities In Schools of Auburn champions the connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school, and prepare for life.
We believe every child needs:
•A personal, one-on-one relationship with a caring adult;
•A safe place to learn and grow;
•A marketable skill to use upon graduation;
•A chance to give back to peers and community;
•A healthy start and a healthy future.

Description:
Students in Need
CIS Auburn helps students in need at all 22 Auburn schools. We purchase clothing for homeless students. We buy alarm clocks for elementary children getting themselves to school. We help high school students obtain interview clothing from consignment shops. We purchase lice medication; provide scholarships for art enrichment, Camp Auburn and so much more.
Assistance is granted only when the family's resources or other programs cannot meet the need. School district staff purchase the necessary items. Money is never given to the student or the student's family.

In addition to direct purchases we also distribute in-kind donations. We participate in the "Sight for Students Program," providing certificates for eye exams and glasses to qualifying students. We distribute 700 backpacks filled with supplies to elementary, middle and high school students through the Costco Wholesale Backpack Program. CIS Auburn is a member of the World Vision Storehouse Program, providing items such as clothing, health supplies and grooming aids to children and families in need.

Food to Go
Many students depend on school meals for proper nutrition. Some children rely on school meals to meet the majority of their nutritional needs - often going hungry over the weekends and holidays. To help those kids in critical need, CIS of Auburn, in partnership with the Auburn Food Bank, provides backpacks filled with food each Friday afternoon at eight Auburn schools. Ten students at Dick Scobee, Gildo Rey, Pioneer, Terminal Park and Washington elementary schools and 15 students at Olympic, Cascade and Mt. Baker middle schools receive food each week.

Tutoring Program
CIS Auburn coordinates high quality after and/or before school tutoring programs at Dick Scobee, Gildo Rey, Pioneer, Terminal Park and Washington elementary schools for third, fourth and fifth graders identified as needing assistance before making that important transition to middle school.

History:
Originally called the Auburn School Lunch Fund, CISA was established in 1985 by caring community members to help students in need. In 2001 the Fund became part of the Communities In Schools Network, believing there was more that could be done for Auburn students as part of a nationwide network embracing the connection of community resources with schools. CIS Auburn now offers exciting tutoring and goal setting programs as well.

Contact people:

Arlene Pierini, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Susan Carollo, Vice-Chair, (phone), (email) Jim Rottle, Chairperson, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (253) 931-4742

Address:

502 Fourth Street NE Auburn, WA 98002 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.auburn.ciswa.org

Directions:

From Highway 18 take Auburn Way North to Fourth Street NE. Turn right on Fourth Street. Proceed to door number 502.   Nearest Bus Stop: 800 Fourth Street NE, 1 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes