What We Do

At Communities In Schools of Los Angeles (CISLA), we help every student see their potential so they can fearlessly unlock it in ways big and small. Working inside the system to challenge it from the core, we advocate for their potential across school, community, and family—creating access to resources and opportunities that help them see, confront, and overcome the barriers that stand between them and their future.

Unlock Potential 

At CISLA, we help every student see their potential so they can fearlessly unlock it in ways big and small. Working inside the system to challenge it from the core, we advocate for their potential across school, community, and family—creating access to resources and opportunities that help them see, confront, and overcome the barrier. that sand between them and their future.

Build Relationships

At CISLA, we amplify the power of each student’s potential by fostering transformative relationships in their lives. With caring adults who walk by their side and connect them to community resources designed to help them succeed, we support students in schools and beyond by building a lasting network of trust around them. 

Break Down Barriers

At CISLA, empower students to break through any personal challenges in their lives so they can define the future they want. No matter what it looks like, every student’s individual success adds up to a movement of change that tears down structural barriers and builds an equitable path to education for future generations.