Communities In Schools of Los Angeles (CISLA) is an affiliate of Communities In Schools (CIS), the largest dropout (pushout) prevention nonprofit in the United States.
CISLA integrates its evidenced-based model in 15 schools across Los Angeles that connects students with caring adults and community resources designed to help them succeed.
In partnership with teachers, principals, school staff, and local organizations, CISLA ensures that students – regardless of external challenges – are provided the tools to graduate high school and establish a path to real world success - college, skills and workforce training.
Mission
Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Vision
Our vision is that every student in Los Angeles’ public schools receives the support they need to develop the social and emotional skills required to graduate high school ready for meaningful employment and higher education.
Values
Integrity, Empathy, Collaboration, Justice, Accountability, Community
Thank you to our sponsors!
CHAMPION
Inara George and Jake Kasdan
OPPORTUNITY
IMPACT Mary Jane Wagle
SUSTAINER
The Broad Foundation
The Katie McGrath & J.J. Abrams Family Foundation
The Partnership for LA Schools
Richard Weitz/WME
FRIEND Jonathan Kasdan
United Way of Greater LA David Schulner
SEIU Local 99
City National Bank
Congratulations to our Honorees!
HONORING
Inara George and Jake Kasdan Investing in Limitless Potential Award
Inara George is an L.A. native who has worked her way through many musical incarnations starting from the early 1990’s to the present. She is best known for her solo work and her many collaborations — including The Living Sisters, Merrick, and her Grammy-nominated band, the Bird and the Bee.
Jake Kasdan also grew up in Los Angeles. He is a writer, director, and producer of film and television. He is best known for his work on such films as Walk Hard, Bad Teacher, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and Jumanji: The Next Level and television shows New Girl and Freaks and Geeks.
Together, Inara and Jake have committed their time and resources to various causes, including education, COVID19 relief efforts, health care, arts education, environmental justice, and promoting gender and racial equality.
HONORING
This Is About Humanity Champion for Inclusive Communities Award
Founded in 2018, This Is About Humanity educates others on being allies and advocates through its' proximate trips to the border and fiscal sponsorship fund at the International Community Foundation. The organization supports individuals with essentials for living, access to legal services, mental wellness checkups, and other shelter projects. They also provide a range of projects, including educational bus trips to the border, donations to legal services, construction projects at shelters, and material goods for unaccompanied minors.
HONORING
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THANK YOU DJ D-Nice
Entertainment
The Academy of Music & Performing Arts at Alexander Hamilton High School
Choral Program
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INARA AND JAKE
WITH APPRECIATION AND ADMIRATION FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF LOS ANGELES
Ellen and Harry Levitt
Sharing our appreciation for the incredible work you do in support of our community.
R&S Kayne Foundation Los Angeles is committed to empowering individuals and communities in LA.
Liz Dean and David Schulner
Norma E. Fernandez (on behalf of EveryoneOn)
THANK YOU
