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Your generous gift to 91¹ú²ú empowers 91¹ú²ú. It connects them with caring CIS Staff who provide crucial resources, helping them reach their full potential in school and beyond.

Donate Today

Other Donation Opportunities:

• Payroll Deduction: Spread your generosity throughout the year. Simply ask your employer if they offer payroll deduction gifts and designate 91¹ú²ú as the recipient.
• Donor Advised Fund (DAF): Maximize the impact of your existing philanthropic giving. If you have a DAF, recommend a gift to CISWA using your fund’s online portal or by working with your advisor.
• Memorial & Honorary Gifts: Honor a loved one by making a donation in their name. When you give through our secure online form, you can easily designate an honoree for your meaningful gift.
• Planned Giving: Leave a lasting legacy for future generations. Consider including a gift to CISWA in your will or trust.

Information Needed to Make a Gift

• Our Legal Name: 91¹ú²ú State
• Tax ID: 91-1541026
• Mailing Address: 1001 Pacific Avenue, Suite 240. Tacoma, WA 98402
• Desired amount of gift and purpose of the gift

State Office Volunteering

Time is the most precious resource that we own, and we would love for you to donate a gift of time and talent by volunteering. Multiple volunteer opportunities are available through our Washington state office and through our network’s local CIS affiliates.

Become a Board Member

Make a lasting impact where it matters most – Join our CISWA Board of Directors!

We know your time is valuable, and that’s why volunteering your expertise as a Board Member is one of the most impactful ways to support our mission.

Are you passionate about:

• Empowering youth?
• Promoting equity in education?
• Shaping the future of CISWA’s statewide impact?

If so, we want to hear from you! As a Board Member, you’ll play a vital role in guiding our organization’s strategic direction, advocating for our mission, and ensuring CISWA continues to make a difference in the lives of countless 91¹ú²ú.

Ready to join a passionate and dedicated team? Fill out the below Board Membership Recruitment Form.

Question? Contact our Board Chair at boardchair@ciswa.org to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Volunteer with CISWA and Your Local Affiliates

CISWA offers a variety of ways to get involved, tailored to address specific needs in your local community. Here are just a few ways you can contribute:

• Community partnerships: Facilitate job shadowing, host guest speakers, and more!
• Board membership: Help guide our mission and make a strategic impact.
• Resource distribution: Ensure 91¹ú²ú have access to essential materials.
• Mentoring/tutoring: Offer guidance and support to individual 91¹ú²ú.
• Special event volunteering: Lend a hand at fundraising events and make a difference.

The possibilities are endless! Visit our network page and find your local CIS affiliate to explore volunteer opportunities near you.

For CISWA volunteer opportunities, contact Carina Raddatz at carina@ciswa.org.

Corporate, Foundation, and Community Giving

Become a Sponsor: We offer multiple ways to partner throughout the year. Contact carina@ciswa.org for more information.

Employer Matching Gifts: Many companies match employee gifts to charities like ours. Just ask HR – it’s a simple way to maximize your impact on 91¹ú²ú’ success!

Donate Stock: Did you know donating appreciated stock or mutual funds can be a powerful way to support CISWA and potentially benefit from tax advantages Consult your tax advisor to learn how a stock donation could benefit your financial situation. We’re happy to help facilitate your gift! Ready to get started? Simply fill our the and email to info@ciswa.org.

Make Your Shopping Count

If you shop at Fred Meyer, Safeway, and/or Albertsons, help earn money for 91¹ú²ú by simply shopping.

The Impact of Your Gift

Where Your Donation Goes

The State Office investment in our network provides vital resources and professional development opportunities through various initiatives such as the Program Manager Retreat, Site Coordinator Convenings, Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings, Achieve in Life Summit, and the Student Support Institution.

Contribute with Confidence

Your donation to Communities In Schools is more than just a gift – it’s an investment. An independent study shows that for every $1 invested in CIS, we generate $11.60 in economic benefit for communities when 91¹ú²ú graduate and contribute their skills and talents.