Archive for January, 2010

We’re going to the Capital!

January 14, 2010   |   No Comments

We are pleased to announce our inaugural <b>Communities In Schools of Kansas at the Capital event!  On January 26, 2010, we will host an open house at the Governor’s Row House, 811 SW Buchanan, Topeka, Kansas from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m.  Our open house is designed to facilitate collaboration and conversation about education and youth…
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Mentors Make a Difference Throughout Life

January 10, 2010   |   No Comments

“Programs don’t change people.  Relationships do.” – Bill Milliken, Founder, Communities In Schools.   Having a strong one-on-one relationship with a caring adult is vital for every young person.  “Friendship without judgment” is the way Lora describes her relationship with her YouthFriend, Nikkol.  The two connected in 2005 when Nikkol was in 4th grade, and…
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