Create opportunities for DeKalb County high school seniors to gain exposure in their desired profession through mentorship and career-focused training.
Establish a career preparation program that will develop future industry leaders from DeKalb County high schools.
Education is the most powerful weapon because we can use it to change the world.
- Nelson Mandela
I am and will always be a catalyst for change.
- Shirley Chisholm
Project Learning Is For Everyone (Project LIFE) is a non-profit organization whose primary initiatives are offering scholarships to DeKalb County high school seniors and supporting the enhancement of their career interests through career-focused training. At its fundamental principle, Project LIFE focuses on offering volunteer services to help high school seniors gain a foundational understanding of their desired professions. The team at Project LIFE will create opportunities for students to obtain early career-driven experiences by pairing them with local professionals who will offer career-based supplemental instruction through ongoing mentorship and training.
Project LIFE will instruct DeKalb County high school seniors on how to complete and submit applications. Each application will be reviewed and evaluated by a neutral board. If selected, students will receive a monetary scholarship and the opportunity to be paired with an experienced professional of their desired career interest.
Thank you for volunteering with Project LIFE. As a Project LIFE Coach, your commitment to mentor is vital and will provide DeKalb County high school seniors with endless opportunities. As we move forward together, we recognize how critical career exposure will be to our students. With your help, we will strengthen our community. Please send your updated contact information to build@joinprojectlife.com, and someone from Project LIFE will contact you. Your leadership is greatly appreciated.
Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it.
Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.
- Howard Thurman
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If you’re unable to volunteer as a Project LIFE Coach, please consider donating towards our scholarship fund for selected Project LIFE applicants. Please click the link below to donate at a level meaningful to you, as no amount is too small. Your generous, tax deductible contribution will help ensure that our DeKalb County high school seniors will have less of a financial burden as they advance beyond their high school careers.
India Y. Ali is a Georgia native, born and raised in Lithonia and Decatur. Ali manages her own law firm and investment company, is a published author, and recognized artist. Attorney Ali is heavily involved in her beloved DeKalb County community and has started volunteer outreach programs and currently offers donation-based legal seminars.
In addition to Project LIFE, Attorney Ali serves on the board of the South DeKalb Tribe and The Starr Institute. Since 2019, Attorney Ali has financially sponsored high school and amateur sports programs in DeKalb County, and currently is the Head Basketball Coach of the Lady Caliphs at Mohammed Schools of Atlanta.
In 2008, Attorney Ali received her bachelor’s degree in business marketing and fine arts at Hofstra University where she played NCAA Division I basketball. Attorney Ali received her Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from North Carolina Central University School of Law and School of Business in 2013.
Omari Crawford, a Decatur, GA native, is a 2004 graduate of Southwest DeKalb High School. While attending Southwest DeKalb, Omari participated in various academic, athletic and community service extracurricular activities. Crawford—a former Georgia state track and field 800-meter champion—attended Florida A&M University (FAMU) on a track and field scholarship. At FAMU, Omari was a member of the all-academic conference team for three consecutive years.
Omari received a Bachelor of Science in political science and a Master of Public Administration in 2008 and 2009 respectively. After FAMU, Omari earned his Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from North Carolina Central University School of Law and School of Business in 2013. Omari is licensed to practice law in Georgia and has litigation experience in personal injury, civil rights, and government.
Omari’s passion for mentoring students can be attributed to his volunteer experiences with the DeKalb County School District. Omari spent time in the classroom as a substitute teacher, served as a pre-commencement speaker at multiple DeKalb County high schools, and mentors young DeKalb County student-athletes. He serves as a Board Member for Project LIFE and is a member of 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, Inc.
Jason Little graduated from Cedar Grove High School in 2004. While at Cedar Grove, Jason served as Student Body President and was honored with the distinction of serving as Mr. Cedar Grove during his senior year. He was a prominent member of his high school swim team, earning individual DeKalb County Championships and US Swimming GA State Relay Titles.
Jason continued his swimming career at Florida A&M University (FAMU), where he received a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering in 2008. In 2009, Jason earned a Master of Engineering Management from Florida State University.
Jason’s dedication to Project LIFE builds upon his years of service to the DeKalb County community. Jason has established a platform of volunteering which includes tutoring students with standardized test preparation, serving as a water safety instructor and swim coach, and volunteering to increase local voter registration. Jason also created the Little Brother’s Scholarship which provides scholarships to high school students who attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your
community and world better than you found it.
- Marian Wright Edelman