ALLENTOWN, Pa. - TelAve -- Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania (CIS of Eastern PA) (http://www.ciseasternpa.org) honored United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (https://www.unitedwayglv.org/) and inducted three local leaders into its Leadership Circle during the annual Champions for Education celebration, presented by Olympus (https://www.olympusamerica.com/) on Thursday, Oct. 29, at DeSales University Center (https://www.desales.edu/) in Center Valley.

Champions for Education recognizes the individuals and organizations whose leadership, advocacy and partnerships help students overcome barriers and succeed in school and beyond.

"No student succeeds alone," said Tim Mulligan, president and CEO of CIS of Eastern PA.  "Behind every young person who overcomes a challenge is a network of people who believe in them.  Tonight, we celebrate the leaders and partners who help make that support possible for students across our region."

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During the event, CIS of Eastern PA inducted Ed Baldrige, Ellen Millard-Kern and Tyler Papaz into its Leadership Circle, which honors individuals who have provided transformational leadership and enduring support for the organization's mission. Baldrige and Papaz are former board presidents, while Kern is a former board member. Through their leadership, advocacy, philanthropy and service, they have helped to strengthen CIS of Eastern PA and the network surrounding students and families across the region.

CIS of Eastern PA also presented the Champions for Education Award to United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, recognizing a longstanding partnership rooted in expanding access to the resources, relationships and support systems students need to succeed. The recognition reflects the broader role sustained nonprofit collaboration can play in strengthening school communities and supporting children and families.

Presented by Olympus (https://www.olympusamerica.com/), Champions for Education sponsors included:

• Link Family Foundation
• Alan & Ruby Riedel Foundation
• Cornerstone Advisors
• Modera Wealth
• Joe & Judith Kaminski
• Ruth & Charlie Marcon
• City Center Group
• Bob & Sandy Lovett

For more information about Champions for Education, visit www.ciseasternpa.org/champions.

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About Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania

Started in 1983, Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania is part of the Communities In Schools national network, which consists of independent 501(c)(3) organizations serving over 2 million students in 29 states and the District of Columbia. With caring adults serving over 41,000 students in 36 schools throughout Berks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Monroe, and Northampton counties, the CIS mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We believe in the incredible potential in every student, and we work tirelessly to unlock it.

For more information, visit www.ciseasternpa.org.