Mission

Angel Light Academy is a 501 (c)3 not-for-profit corporation dedicated to teaching leadership to youth and adults.
ALA’s mission is to improve the health, happiness, and well-being of individuals through the practice and demonstration of unconditional love. This is accomplished through service, education, and research.
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Angel Light Academy's (ALA) programs help children, ages 5-18, become leaders by giving them foundational skills, resources, and tools to overcome challenges, make positive change in their lives, and build lasting connections.  Children in our Youth Leadership Training programs learn character traits, problem solving, and critical communication skills that they can apply to all areas of their lives.

Children in our programs develop:

  • Leadership & Character
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Hope for Schools & Community

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  • Susana and Nachhattar Chandi

  • Junior Leaders Arissa, Maile, Jake, and Gabriel

  • Dinaz and Arthur D'Souza

  • Volunteer Jennifer Schatz and Youth Leader

  • Richard Wilmot, Brenda Director of Vista Cove, Julia Wilmot

  • Junior Leader Arissa

  • Junior Leader Madison

  • 2020 Desert Above & Beyond Honorees

  • Founders Richard and Julia Wilmot

  • Johnathan and Luke

  • Volunteer Gina Nick and Youth Leader

  • ALA Volunteers

  • Volunteer Pauline Hennessey with Youth Leaders

  • Junior Leaders at Youth Leadership Conference

  • Volunteer Tracy Foley and Youth Leader

  • Jake, Julia Wilmot, Gabriel, Gavin

  • Junior Leader Maile

  • Volunteer Erika Barrantes and Youth Leader

  • Junior Leader Sarah and Volunteer Lindsay Jordan

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Creating Inspiring Leaders 

ALA Programming is designed to help individuals identify and develop their innate leadership skills, learn to effectively solve problems, and improve their personal and professional relationships.

  • problem solving
  • character traits
  • team work
  • peer to peer mentoring

Problem solving real life issues 

  • Apply learning to personal and community problems
  • Earn Leadership pins through in-depth service and leadership projects
  • Presidential Service pins for extensive service hours
  • Communication pins

Giving Through Service 

  • Partner with organizations to develop service projects to benefit the community
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Over 20 Years of Proven Excellence in Youth Leadership Training

Angel Light Academy is a 501 (c)3 not-for-profit corporation dedicated to teaching leadership to youth and adults.

ALA’s mission is to improve the health, happiness, and well-being of individuals through the practice and demonstration of unconditional love. This is accomplished through service, education, and research. ALA is governed by a Board of Directors made up of volunteers from many professional backgrounds. The Board provides direction and oversight to ensure all ALA programming is of the highest quality.

Testimonials

I have been a Junior Leader for over 12 years. I have learned how to be a better leader and speak or perform in front of large groups of people. It is awesome!Gabriel B., Junior Leader, 17 years old
Angel Light Academy has changed my life. They have been with me every step of the way, from learning to read to graduating college to my current career. I cannot thank them enough! Rafael L. Junior Leader Alumni
We would like to express our support for ALA in providing valuable leadership training to Indio youth. Their yearly program has helped countless youth develop better self-esteem and take on leadership roles in our community.Rosalva C., City of Indio

Leadership & Service in Action