ISLA's Impact

5-12 years old After-School Program

ISLA partners with the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission NORD and the City of New Orleans to implement this Year-long STEM After-School Program while providing a safe and enriching environment with Homework Tutoring, Dinner and Snacks included.

Teen Career Camp

ISLA partners with the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission NORD and the City of New Orleans to implement the NORD Teen Summer Career Camp. This trauma informed mentorship, youth development and college preparedness 6-week camp helps mitigate adverse childhood and empowers teens and trains them in mental wellness, resilience and suicide prevention.

Family Enrichment Workshops

ISLA partners with the Los Angeles Department of Public Health and AAIMM initiative, Black Infant Health and Fatherhood Ambassadors Programs across Los Angeles County. ISLA facilitates ongoing workshops every Saturday to enrich families with practical livesaving skills like Basic Life Support, Parenting classes, Pre-conception classes, and provide community-based resources to families.

Our objectives at a glance

Engagement in Learning

Facilitate structured learning programs tailored for underserved youth, focusing on academic enrichment and skill development to bridge learning gaps and foster motivation.

Creative Expression and Emotional Wellness

Enhance students’ creative abilities through workshops and activities that promote emotional wellness, encouraging self-expression and resilience in facing life's challenges

Financial and Career Literacy Development

Implement educational initiatives aimed at increasing students' financial literacy and career readiness, equipping them with essential skills for informed decision-making in their future endeavors.

Promotion of Positive Health Behaviors

Advocate for healthy lifestyle choices through workshops and activities that promote nutrition, physical activity, and mental health awareness, aiming to instill lifelong health habits in students.

Community Connection Building

Foster meaningful connections within the community by engaging students, families, and local organizations in collaborative events and activities, enhancing social networks and support systems.

School Partnerships for Workforce Pipeline Development

Forge strategic partnerships with local schools and businesses to establish a workforce pipeline, ensuring that students have access to career-oriented resources and opportunities that align with industry demands.

Measuring Success and Historical Impact

Indelible Silver Linings Academy (ISLA) measures its success by evaluating both short-term program outputs and long-term community impact, with a focus on reducing disparities, addressing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and expanding equitable access to education and mental health supports for underserved communities.

Program Areas & Focus:

ISLA provides early childhood STEM education, K–12 STEM enrichment, and mental health awareness and trauma-informed curriculum designed to reduce disparities and adverse outcomes for youth and families of color. Our work is grounded in a culturally responsive and family-centered model that integrates academic enrichment, trauma-informed practices, and wraparound community supports.

Outcomes & KPIs:

• Increased family engagement in trauma-informed workshops (target: 70% retention across events).

• Reduction in stigma around mental health as measured by pre/post surveys.

• Academic improvement among youth engaged in STEM enrichment (target: 75% demonstrate progress in core math and science benchmarks).

• Strengthened family resilience and bonding through culturally responsive programming and access to wraparound supports.

• Expanded community health literacy, with measurable reach documented through public health partnerships.

Historical Impact:

To date, ISLA has directly served thousands of families across Los Angeles County, reducing barriers to education and mental health support, while building resilience in communities most affected by poverty, systemic inequities, and trauma.

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