$8 Million Raised During "Allen Days Rallies" Need to be Fully Accounted For And Returned

WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2026 / A growing coalition of students, parents, alumni, and supporters is launching a national call to action under the banner #FreezeForStudents, urging all corporate sponsors, donors, and fundraising partners to immediately pause financial support tied to Allen University until more than $8 million raised over the past eight years is fully accounted for-and returned to benefit the students it was intended to support.

This call is being driven not just by advocacy organizations, but by a wave of direct outreach from students, families, and alumni who say they feel misled and are demanding transparency and accountability.

"This is no longer just a question-it's a movement," said a spokesperson for Citizens For Justice.
"We are hearing directly from students and families who are asking the same thing: Where did the money go-and why hasn't anything been done?

A Call That May Seem Difficult-But Reflects Reality

Organizers acknowledge that pausing donations may appear, at first glance, to harm students.

But they point to a central and unavoidable reality:

"Students cannot be harmed by pausing funding they are not receiving in the first place."

Supporters argue that continuing to donate without transparency risks prolonging the very issue students are facing.

The Questions Corporate Donors Can No Longer Ignore

Corporate partners and donors are being urged to pause support until clear answers are provided to the following:

• What happened to the more than $8 million raised in the name of Allen University and its students?

• Why were donors not clearly informed if the university was not receiving the full amount?

• When did leadership, including Board Chairman Bishop Davis, become aware of these issues?

• Why were students, families, and the public not alerted-and why has no corrective action been publicly taken to date?

Recordings and Reported Internal Concerns

The recordings referenced above have been made publicly available at www.citizensforjustice.online.

A Broader Governance Crisis

The situation has also raised concerns about oversight and accountability, including:

• The structure of the Board of Trustees and questions about independence

• Reports of internal concern among board members during periods of public scrutiny

• The absence of clear public disclosure despite growing questions

Observers say the issue has now moved beyond internal governance and into a full-scale transparency crisis affecting donors nationwide.

Vision Center Allocation Raises Additional Questions

Additional scrutiny has been directed toward the reported inclusion of the Vision Center as a co-recipient of fundraising proceeds.

Critics point to:

• The university not owning the facility

• Limited recent use of the building

• Significant renovation costs despite ongoing student financial need

The timing of allocation decisions-reportedly coinciding with public reporting and student concerns-has intensified calls for explanation.

#FreezeForStudents: A National Call to Action

Citizens For Justice is calling on:

• Corporate sponsors

• Private donors

• Church partners

• Alumni networks

to take immediate action:

Pause all donations.
Pause all sponsorships.
Pause all fundraising.
Until every dollar is accounted for-and students receive what was raised for them.

A Movement Bigger Than One Institution

Organizers say #FreezeForStudents is not just about Allen University-it is about setting a national precedent.

"This movement is about protecting students everywhere," the organization stated.
"If transparency is not required here, it won't be required anywhere."

Advocates believe this campaign can become a blueprint for students and families at other institutions facing similar concerns involving fundraising transparency and accountability.

Public Access to Materials

Citizens For Justice has made materials available for public review, including:

• Reported audio recordings

• Supporting documentation

• Timeline summaries

Visit: www.citizensforjustice.online

A Defining Moment for Donors

"People gave in good faith believing they were supporting students," the organization stated.
"Until there is full transparency-and until the money reaches the students it was intended for-continuing to give is no longer responsible."

Media Contact
Alex Smith
Citizens For Justice
a.smith@citizensforjustice.online

SOURCE: Citizens For Justice