Interim Executive Director at PEACE OUTside Campus, The Lindsey M. Bonistall Foundation - White Plains, NY, US
PEACE OUTside CAMPUS - The Lindsey M. Bonistall Foundation, is dedicated to promoting peaceful and safe living environments in off-campus college communities nationwide. Our goal is to empower students and their families to be more proactive in safeguarding themselves against those who perpetuate crime and violence. Rather than creating a culture of fear, we strive to reinforce a sense of empowerment, strength, and security. Lindsey Marie Bonistall was a 20-year-old sophomore journalism major at the University of Delaware. In the early hours of May 1, 2005, Lindsey was a victim of a violent crime in her off-campus apartment that took her life. To her family and friends, Lindsey was a living spirit who brought joy and laughter to the lives she touched and strived to make a difference in her world. PEACE OUTside CAMPUS is both a celebration of Lindsey's life and a continuation of her legacy as it aims to make a difference on her behalf. The foundation was aptly named because her family wanted to connect the support of peaceful and safe communities outside campus to Lindsey's favorite sign off, Peace Out. Some of our programs and events include: --An annual 5k Lindsey Run (http://lindseyrun.com/) --Teens 'N Transition presentations to help high school students prepare for safe living in college --Certified Off-Campus Housing Program to make sure that college apartments and houses are safe to live in --Living Off-Campus 101 to educate students about living off campus