by Kenisha Wiggs | Oct 10, 2022 | 20 Million Minds, News
By Kenia Miranda Verdugo, Michelson 20MM Foundation (Originally published on 20mm.org) Guided by the belief that higher education can lead to a better quality of life for currently and formerly incarcerated students, their families, and entire communities, the...
by Kenisha Wiggs | Sep 21, 2022
About the Event The expansion of national access to Higher Education in Prison (HEP) programming has become a priority as Pell Grant eligibility for incarcerated students is being reinstated after 26 years. By restoring Pell Grant eligibility for students in prison,...
by Kenisha Wiggs | Sep 20, 2022
About the Event: Join Michelson 20MM on September 14th, 11 AM – 12 PM, as members of the Smart Justice Think Tank and authors of California’s Best Practices: Pathways From Prison to College provide an overview of the recommendations and share insights on the positive...
by Michelson Philanthropies | Feb 18, 2022 | 20 Million Minds, News
Through a recent Spark Grant, FFRP will expand its services into the Bay Area, welcoming the first Bay Area cohort in November 2022. This article was originally published on 20mm.org. Last year, approximately 2,568,948 acres or 4,014 square miles burned in...
by Michelson Philanthropies | Feb 14, 2022 | Michelson Center for Public Policy, News, Stories
Spurred by devastating wildfires and a shortage of qualified firefighters, California is creating a pathway for incarcerated firefighters to continue their career post release. To fight wildfires, California depends on incarcerated labor, who make up more than...
