Windermere Professional Partners

WPP Hosts Benefit Concert w/Sounds Like Dolores Raising $2,650 for Communities in Schools Peninsula!

August 25, 2017
Last updated September 12, 2019

On Tuesday, August 22nd 2017, Windermere Professional Partners hosted a Summer Send Off Concert at Skansie Brothers Park in Gig Harbor with awesome local band, Sounds Like Dolores, benefiting Communities in Schools of Peninsula!

Sparked by the concern about the burden on public schools, which were increasingly expected to provide for the basic needs of students in addition to education, Communities in Schools began operating in Washington State in 1991. Communities in Schools of Peninsula (CISP) was locally incorporated in 2000 and serves children and families residing within the boundaries of the Peninsula School District. The organization partners with schools and local community agencies to provide programs and services that alleviate the barriers hindering the learning of our youth. They offer many incredible services including student mentoring, tutoring, school supplies, parental education, and even dental services to name a few! In 2016, CISP helped nearly 3,514 local students achieve their goals!

The turnout for the Summer Send Off Concert was incredible! Many from the community (and of course a few four-legged fidos!) stopped by to enjoy the rockin’ jams of Sounds Like Dolores, while also participating in a fundraising raffle for CISP! In true Gig Harbor form, many visitors arrived at Skansie by boat and kayak - so fun!

The raffle raised $2,650 and Windermere Professional Partners is beyond ecstatic to donate all raised funds to Communities in Schools of Peninsula! A huge and heartfelt THANK YOU to all who came out to show their support, and also huge shout out to Sounds Like Dolores, who donated their time and stellar talent toward the cause! A seriously fun time had by all!

Communities in Schools provides services to students efficiently and cost-effectively thanks to the support of thousands of volunteers, donors and activists across the country. Approximately 97% of the young people we serve stay in school and remain on track to graduation. Give a tax-deductible gift today to Communities in Schools of Peninsula and make a lasting difference in the life of a child. Click here to learn more about how you can get involved!

*Communities in Schools information courtesy of peninsula.ciswa.org