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and empower Latino students, families, and their communities to become bilingual global citizens
We are committed to continue serving and supporting our community during the coronavirus crisis by creating access to resources and information to address the needs of community members and families who need it most
Our Impact
Since 2012 ISLA has provided 768 hours of heritage language and cultural immersion programs for free to more than 325 children from accross the state of North Carolina.
162
primarily low income Hispanic/Latino families have participated and received ISLA's services in the past 8 years
242
hours of community outreach through partnerships, collaborations, and workshops for our community
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why we exist
Our work is rooted in bringing people together through language and culture. We create community through education, outreach, and resources.
"After graduating high school, I wanted to stay involved with ISLA because of the community ISLA built. I didn't want to leave something that I finally had for the first time in my life. I could see kids at ISLA going through the same thing I did, who felt different and I thought, 'wouldn't it be great to help these kids at a young age to love their culture and not have to wait so long like I did to appreciate being able to speak Spanish and be proud of my culture'."
- Lady Johana