iSound started its foundation off building youth to become a beacon of hope and light in the community; we have been able to achieve this by giving them a safe space learning performing arts to showing them how to prepare for the workforce.
On Feb 22, 2015, 20-year-old old James Jackson Jr., was shot and killed in a random drive-by shooting. This inspired CEO James Jackson Sr., Inspiration Artist, to relocate back to the city of Sacramento to support the youth in the community by turning this tragedy into triumph through birthing the iSound Performing Community Arts Development, Inc. the year 2018.
Our mission is to enhance the talents and life skills of the youth. We provide alternative and positive activities such as our performing arts program that had classes such as Piano, drums, guitar, dance, studio production and vocal training that Then we have our life skill program that deals with gang suppression, bullying and suicide prevention. These programs help will deter negative thinking throughout the greater Sacramento area.
Our mission to enhance the talents and life skills of youth while promoting positive mindsets and healthy lifestyles is commendable. By providing alternative activities and fostering a supportive environment, We are actively working to prevent youth involvement in negative behaviors like gang activity, bullying, and community violence.
The iSound doors have been open since 2019, making a commitment to establishing a community space for our youth where we can continue empower and encouraging them to explore their interests and discover their potential to develop talents in music, arts, dance and much more such as giving them life skills
With the growing pains of increasing numbers from 50 to 140 youth monthly, we are in need of more instruments, equipment such as tablets, a T-shirt machine, supplies and finance for a venue rental to house the program for the next year.
We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
iSound Performing Arts is inclusive of all individuals regardless of race, age, religion, color, gender, gender expression and identification, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, immigration status, or other classification.
Again we provide a safe and supportive place where youth can connect, learn, and grow during their after school hours. We understand that to do this work, equity, diversity, and inclusion must be woven into the very fabric of the iSound organization.
Organization name
I Sound Music Performing Arts Community Developmen
2018
Tax id (EIN)
82-4763850
Mission Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Operating Budget
$50,001 - $100,000
Organization Need
Funding: Program
Demographics Served
Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx, Low-income individuals/families
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director & Board Chair
Local Counties Served
Sacramento
Address
6885 CAL VALLEY WAYSacramento, CA, US