Friends of LDU
Foundational Friends can help us build the institution, including a state of the art ISO Certified teaching lab with $10,000,000. Leave a legacy with your gifts.
Life Development University... The Institution the People Built.
At Life Development University (LDU), we are not just constructing a building—we are laying the foundation for transformative education, economic empowerment, and generational change. We are a community-centered university, an extension of the house the people built, evolving into the institution the people built and, soon, the block the people built.
Our mission is simple but profound: to provide innovative workforce development and entrepreneurship training for historically marginalized communities. We believe in education that builds futures, creates pathways, and removes systemic barriers—and we need your help to bring this vision to life.
We’ve already secured $3.3 million to acquire our building, complete the first-floor buildout, and bring on vital staff to establish our programming. But to fully realize the vision of a multi-story, state-of-the-art educational facility, we need the support of our community, our people, and early adopters like you.
Become a Foundational Friend of LDU
In one of our first crowdfunded campaigns, we’re calling on visionaries, changemakers, and believers to join us as Foundational Friends of LDU—the first wave of supporters making this build possible.
What It Means to Be a Foundational Friend
By making a contribution today, you become a permanent part of LDU’s foundation—the first supporters investing in a future where education is truly accessible and transformative.
Early Adopter Benefits Include:
✔️ Recognition as a Foundational Friend on our Donor Wall
✔️ Exclusive updates & insider access to LDU’s buildout journey
✔️ VIP invitations to our grand opening & special events
✔️ A tangible legacy—your name forever linked to The Institution the People Built
LDU is a first-of-its-kind institution, built by the people, for the people. Your donation fuels progress, innovation, and a future where education is the key to economic justice.
Your Gift Moves Us Closer to Our Goal
Every dollar brings us closer to completing this build. No gift is too small, and every contribution is an investment in the future of our community.
💛 Give now. Be a Foundational Friend. Help build the future. 💛
Interested in opportunities to make a really BIG impact. Please email our Executive Chancellor, Mskindness Ramirez at: [email protected] or visit us online at: www.lduniversity.org and schedule a HARD HAT TOUR.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Life Development University (LDU) is committed to bridging the gap between passion and profession by providing immersive, hands-on training in emerging industries. Through strategic partnerships, holistic development, and a strong focus on economic mobility, we equip students, fellows, and entrepreneurs with the skills, confidence, and support needed to thrive.
Our ecosystem is designed to serve those who face systemic barriers to career advancement, including formerly incarcerated individuals, single parents, transitional workers, low-income community members, and the chronically unemployed.
