Chaffin Luhana Foundation

The Chaffin Luhana Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established in 2010 by Eric Chaffin and Roopal Luhana, partners at Chaffin Luhana LLP, a plaintiffs-only injury law firm. The foundation was founded to honor the humble roots and values of integrity and resilience instilled by Chaffin's and Luhana's hardworking parents.

Mission

The Chaffin Luhana Foundation focuses on encouraging the development of human potential and supporting community empowerment. It achieves this through various initiatives, including endowing funds to deserving recipients, creating community-based enrichment projects, and funding important scientific research that positively impacts the underprivileged and sick in society.

Activities

The foundation engages in several community-oriented activities:

• Community Outreach and Empowerment Programs: The foundation supports projects that foster acceptance, understanding, and an inclusive environment. It highlights individuals showcasing outstanding resilience and brings different communities together through positive interactions[1][2].

• Food Security Initiatives: The foundation organizes events such as the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway, which has distributed over 4,000 turkeys to those in need. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it partnered with national and local businesses to distribute 10,000 sandwiches to families and children without access to school lunches[1][4].

• Advocacy and Legislative Support: The Chaffin Luhana Foundation supports legislative initiatives like the "Nalani Johnson Rule," aimed at enhancing the AMBER Alert system to allow law enforcement to issue alerts more quickly[1].

• Scholarships and Education: The foundation awards scholarships annually to students who contribute to reducing distracted driving accidents and supports educational scholarships to foster academic excellence[1].

• Health and Wellness Initiatives: The foundation has partnered with organizations like the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to support individuals living with spinal cord injuries and paralysis through initiatives like the #CLFInnerReeveChallenge[1].

Impact

Through these initiatives, the Chaffin Luhana Foundation demonstrates its commitment to community empowerment and improving the lives of those in need, embodying the principle of "Doing Good by Doing Right."

[1] https://www.chaffinluhanafoundation.org [2] https://www.chaffinluhanafoundation.org/about/ [3] https://www.chaffinluhana.com/blog/chaffin-luhana-llp-celebrates-its-15-year-anniversary/ [4] https://www.weirtondailytimes.com/news/2025/01/chaffin-luhana-law-firm-marks-15-years/ [5] https://www.chaffinluhana.com/video/clf/