2017 “I Have A Dream” Foundation – Los Angeles Holiday Toy Drive

The holiday season is a very important time for the “I Have A Dream” Foundation – Los Angeles (IHADLA). As our students (whom we affectionately refer to as our “Dreamers”) begin their winter breaks from school, we strive to help them and their families have the most joyous and festive holiday season possible. This year, […]

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Year-End Charitable Contribution to IHADLA

Happy Holidays! Thank you for being a part of the “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Los Angeles (IHADLA) family! As the year draws to a close, we continue to be committed to providing the young people we serve (our Dreamers) comprehensive, whole-child support, including tutoring, mentoring, counseling services, and cultural enrichment. We work in […]

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6th Grade Dreamer Essay: Awesome I Have a Dream

We decided to have a contest to determine who would represent Programs 16 & 17 during this year’s Dreamer Brunch, which was held March 3rd. Our 6th and 7th grade Dreamers were asked to write a few paragraphs about what I HAVE A DREAM means to them.  Our first winning essay was written by Amari Smith, a […]

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IHADLA 25th Anniversary and Watts Program 18 Inauguration

It was a magical celebration, full of laughter and tears. The mayor motivated and inspired, the police chief shared life lessons, and the Superintendent of LAUSD provided words of guidance. Seventy eager smiles behind the podium, however, showed what the day was really about — this day was their day. On September 12th, we at […]

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