Green Thumb Industries Continues Community Investment Initiatives with Scholarships and Expanded Partnerships to Promote Diversity in the Cannabis Industry - Seite 2

“Without education any plans for equity will not be sustainable.  We are grateful to Green Thumb for their support in helping us achieve our goals,” said Vice President of CSC Kevin Green.

Olive-Harvey College: The mission of the Cannabis Studies program at City Colleges of Chicago is to educate the future workforce, activists, thought leaders and entrepreneurs in the Illinois cannabis industry and empower individuals who have been disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs through restorative justice.​​​ The two scholarships will cover tuition and all resources and fees needed to complete the 11-credit certificate course. For more information visit www.ccc.edu.

“Olive-Harvey College is grateful for partners such as Green Thumb, who support our program with speaker series, engagement and tuition support,” said Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives at Olive-Harvey College Amanda Gettes.

Those interested in applying for scholarships should contact the schools directly.

Green Thumb is also partnering with the following nonprofit organizations undertaking necessary and important work in Chicago:

Cabrini Green Legal Aid: Established in 1973, CGLA’s mission is to seek justice and mercy for those living in poverty by providing legal services that strengthen individual lives, families, and communities. They aim to proactively fill the void of legal representation, wraparound services, and advocacy for individuals affected by the criminal justice system. Green Thumb volunteers will continue to work with CGLA’s team to provide a variety of legal services associated with criminal records relief services.  For more information visit www.cgla.net.

“CGLA is extremely excited to partner with Green Thumb as we collaborate to fulfill the social equity components of the Illinois’ Cannabis Act. It is extremely important for us to remove the barriers that prevent access to ownership and employment in the industry for individuals and communities negatively impacted by the criminal justice system. We are grateful for what this partnership will bring and look forward to welcoming Green Thumb volunteers into the CGLA family,” said Cabrini Green Legal Aid Executive Director Esther Franco-Payne.