Hi community,

Our wonderful intern, Chernor A. Diallo (he/him), came to Santa Barbara in 2021 to study at Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) as an international student from Monrovia, Liberia. Chernor graduated from SBCC with his Associates degree. In 2023, Chernor applied to intern with HJSB, and since then we have had the pleasure of getting to know Chernor. We are happy he chose our organization to intern with while using his 1-year work visa during his gap year.

As you may have seen from the video linked to this fundraiser, Chernor recently started Westmont College. Although he is super excited, unfortunately, while going through the admissions process, he learned that international students don't quality for federal financial aid. However, he is committed to continuing his education and staying in Santa Barbara.

Upon learning of Chernor's situation, we thought what better way to live out our mission, "For the Love of Black People", then by putting that into action and creating a way for him to stay hopeful, and to continue to call Santa Barbara home.

HJSB has committed to $18,000 that will go towards Chernor's $53,000 tuition for his first year of college. As an organization we have granted Chernor with a $5,000 scholarship, and are committed to helping Chernor fundraise for the remaining amount.

In community,

HJSB

HJSB will not be accepting donations on behalf of Chernor A. Diallo, UNLESS explicitly specified and all checks/cash should be sent via physical mail, and addressed as follows:

Healing Justice SB

ATTN: Chernor Diallo Fundraiser

P.O. Box 8628

Goleta, CA 93118

HJSB is leveraging our platform and name to help attract potential donors for Chernor Diallo's tuition fees to Westmont College. Due to education code and policy, Westmont is not able to be a beneficiary of the Gofundme, but is aware of our creation of a fundraiser.

Transparency (Accounting), link to Westmont College Tuition & Fees.

If you have any other questions, and/or concerns, please reach out to [email redacted]