Events: (Upcoming)

Founders

Romel Shuler / Founder

As Founder of Linking Arts Agriculture and Sports Trauma, Inc. , Romel Shuler leads with a vision of healing, empowerment, and opportunity. He created the organization to bridge the worlds of arts, agriculture, sports, and restorative practices—using each as a pathway for personal growth, trauma recovery, and community transformation. Through mentorship, youth development, circle keeping, public speaking, and strategic community partnerships, he works to equip individuals and families with the tools to heal, lead, and thrive. His leadership is rooted in lived experience, advocacy, and a deep commitment to creating spaces where people feel seen, valued, and connected.

Dondrelle Shuler / Co-Founder

As Co-Founder of Linking Arts Agriculture and Sports Trauma, Inc., Dondrelle Shuler is committed to building pathways for healing, growth, and community empowerment. With a passion for mentorship, leadership, and creating opportunities for others, he helps shape programs that use arts, agriculture, sports, and restorative practices as tools for transformation. Through hands-on engagement, strategic collaboration, and a deep commitment to uplifting youth, families, and underserved communities, Dondrelle works to create safe spaces where individuals can heal from trauma, discover their potential, and build stronger connections within themselves and the communities they serve.

Past Events

Healing Circle

Trauma-informed art circles where youth explore identity, emotions, and resilience through painting, music, and storytelling guided by licensed clinicians.

Corporal Thompson Park

With cameras in hand and creativity leading the way, participants captured the quiet beauty of fresh snow, frozen landscapes, and the unique stories nature tells during winter. From snow-covered trees to footprints in the park, every photo became a moment frozen in time. Snow Day at Corporal Thompson Park was a reminder that beauty lives in every season.

Measure A Tree Day

Measure a Tree Day was a powerful day of learning, connection, and discovery in nature. Participants explored our park through a new lens—using hands-on tools and teamwork to measure tree height, circumference, age, and growth while learning how trees support our communities and environment.

Basketball Tournament

Our Basketball Tournament was a day full of competition, energy, and community. Players hit the court ready to compete, showcase their talent, and represent with pride while families, supporters, and community members brought the atmosphere to life.

Gardening

(Photography Work With Partnership For Parks Foundation) Farm-based mentoring that teaches growing food, caring for animals, and practicing mindfulness outdoors to rebuild trust, confidence, and community connection.

Mental Health Tournament

Mental Health Through Basketball Tournament was more than competition—it was about community, healing, and showing the power of sport to bring people together. Athletes, families, and supporters came out for a day filled with energy, teamwork, and meaningful conversations around mental wellness.