Communities In Schools of Tacoma

💙 Community partnerships make all the difference.

A heartfelt thank you to Tacoma Public Schools and Blix Elementary for opening your doors and helping make our Stuff the Bus Block Party possible. Together, we're creating opportunities for students to start the school year supported, prepared, and ready to succeed.

Every student deserves to know their community is standing with them. 💙

Being present matters. When we show up, students know they belong.

Join Communities In Schools of Tacoma for our Stuff the Bus Block Party as we come together to provide students with the supplies, resources, and support they need for a successful school year.

🎒💙 Community partnerships make a lasting impact!

A huge thank you to Renewal by Andersen for investing in local students through their support of our Stuff the Bus Campaign & Block Party. Their commitment helps ensure students have the backpacks, school supplies, and resources they need to start the school year with confidence.

We are grateful to partner with organizations that believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed.

Read more about our partnership here: Strong communities are built through meaningful partnerships.

We're proud to partner with Renewal by Andersen, whose investment in our Stuff the Bus Campaign and Block Party is helping local students begin the school year equipped for success. Their commitment demonstrates how businesses can make a tangible difference by investing in education and the well-being of our community's youth.

Thank you, Renewal by Andersen, for standing with Communities In Schools of Tacoma and helping create brighter futures for students across our region.

Read more about our partnership: https://chooserenewal.com/blog/renewal-care-helps-schools-in-tacoma/

💙 A huge THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors and in-kind donors for supporting our Stuff the Bus Campaign & Block Party! 🎒

Because of your generosity, local students will head back to school with the supplies, resources, and confidence they need to succeed. We couldn't do this without you!

Together, we're making a difference—one backpack at a time. 💙

Tacoma Public Utilities

🎒💙 Our Stuff the Bus collection sites are bringing the energy, creativity, and community spirit—and we're here for it!

A huge shout-out to for kicking off their school supply drive with enthusiasm, teamwork, and a whole lot of fun! 🙌 Every backpack, notebook, and box of crayons donated helps ensure local students start the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn.

To all of our amazing collection sites: thank you for making giving back exciting and inspiring your employees, customers, and communities to join the mission. Together, we're filling backpacks, removing barriers, and helping students succeed—one donation at a time.

There's still time to get involved! Donate school supplies, host a collection site, or make a gift to help local students start the school year strong.
https://tacoma.ciswa.org/event/stuff-the-bus-school-supply-drive/

✂️ Calling All Volunteer Barbers & Stylists! 💈💇‍♀️

Help students head back to school looking and feeling their best! Join us at our Stuff the Bus Block Party and donate your time and talent by providing free haircuts to local students. One haircut can make a world of difference in a child's confidence.

Sign up today and help us make the first day of school a great one! ❤️📚
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/KqX9Zvprt7oFngmMJygRRA

Huge shoutout to Miss Kailey at Arlington Elementary! 🎉💛

For the past 6 months, she has dedicated her time to supporting Kindness Club and went above and beyond to help organize and set up our Thrift Shop for families. Because of her hard work, our space was welcoming, organized, and ready to serve our community in a meaningful way.

Thank you, Miss Kailey, for your heart, your time, and your commitment to spreading kindness. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💛✨

A huge thank you to an incredible donor who helped make graduation even more meaningful for our students. 💚🎓

This month, our 52 graduating seniors proudly crossed the stage wearing their CIS stoles—a symbol of their hard work, perseverance, and the community that stood beside them along the way.

Thank you for helping our students celebrate this milestone and reminding them that their accomplishments matter. We are so proud of each and every graduate and excited to see what comes next.