End Violence Project Scholarship for Ex-Offenders Calling for 2016 Applications
Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) February 23, 2016 -- The End Violence Project today announced its call for applications to the 2016 Mahin Bina Memorial Scholarship, which recognizes returning citizens (men or women formerly incarcerated in a U.S. state or federal correctional institution) who are furthering their education and demonstrating leadership in their communities. The organization is calling for applicants for 2016.
Qualification details and application information can be found at:
http://www.endviolenceproject.org/evp/scholarship-program.html.
“We are proud to offer this scholarship to individuals who have committed to ongoing education or training after prison and are being an example of leadership and contribution in their communities,” said Stuart Papavassiliou, chairman of the board of directors of End Violence Project. “This is the heart of our work and what our founder, Mahin Bina, stood for. She recognized that every person wants to contribute and make a difference, regardless of past behaviors and circumstances. This scholarship fund memorializes her vision of ending the cycle of violence without violence and furthers the work of transformation beyond prison walls.”
About End Violence Project
End Violence Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing leadership programs to inmates and ex-offenders, helping them transition successfully back into life with their families and communities.
In addition to the programs offered inside of prisons, the End Violence Project also works with the residents of community correction centers. In these centers we continue our support of ex-offenders who are committed to staying free and who strive to be leaders in their own communities. We provide opportunities for them to experience leadership by helping other ex-offenders become leaders as well. The program also provides much needed practical assistance such as help in obtaining proper identification, transportation passes and clothing, and finding legal employment.
For more information visit http://www.endviolenceproject.org.
Lois Sesskin, End Violence Project, http://www.endviolenceproject.org, +1 (484) 816-6387, [email protected]
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