Life University (Life U) recently received a $225,000 Sunshine Lady Foundation Grant to expand higher education for incarcerated students.
The Chillon Project, spearheaded by Life U, focuses on expanding higher education opportunities to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students, reflecting the university’s commitment to social justice, a Life U press release noted.
This $225,000 grant from the Sunshine Lady Foundation will fund the program over the next three years, facilitating new educational opportunities and supporting reentry efforts.
Program Director Kareemah Hanifa’s vision and leadership were instrumental in developing and articulating the grant proposal, co-authored with Thomas Fabisiak, PhD, Associate Dean for Academic Information. The collaborative efforts of several departments, including Advancement, Academics and Finance, enabled a strong and successful application.
“The foundation is excited to support your work and be a partner to you and the Chillon Project,” said Mary R. Gould, executive director of the Sunshine Lady Foundation.
With the foundation’s support, the Chillon Project will continue to grow its reach and impact, opening doors to education, opportunity and hope for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students.
For more information, visit the Chillon Project’s website.
About Life University
Life University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees, and also has programmatic accreditation through the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) and the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The mission of Life University is to empower students with the education, skills and values necessary for career success and life fulfillment, based on a vitalistic philosophy.
