Who we are
We are a collective of professionals that share a common vision and passion for helping others
Our members and volunteers come from all walks of life: healthcare, the creative arts, education, technology. With over a century of collective healthcare experience and more than three decades behind the lens, sharing the knowledge we've gained over the years is a passion and a priority. While we're a diverse group, we structure our organization and projects to maximize our impact on the communities we serve.
Our Mission
We've conceived a fairly unique dual-mission type structure that can be summarized in three words: lives and lenses. Our projects serve to bring photography and creative education to disadvantaged youths while also focusing on the health of the community. Some projects will combine the two into bringing telehealth - a fusion of using technology and healthcare to impact lives - together in our target communities.
Our Vision
The Lives and Lenses Foundation exists with the purpose of supporting disadvantaged youths and communities. Our organizational vision is to help create a world where kids have the creative outlet they need and the communities they live in have access to the quality medical care they deserve.
How We Get There
No organization can function without support - we accomplish our mission and vision with the support of those willing to donate, give, or volunteer to the projects we undertake. It's our hope that we can continue to provide value to individuals and communities, in a way that is truly palpable, whether they be domestic or international.
Our Team
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Donald Thigpen
President/Director
Derry Samuel
Vice President/Director
Susan Thigpen
Secretary/Director
Douglas Stevenson
Director
Sam Negrete
Director
Brittnie McKenzie
Director
Consider this:
How many lives can be touched?
Get involved in any way you feel suits you best - you could donate time and volunteer, support a project by donating to the project that touches you most, share our organization with others, or simply send us something special to take along for the kids or communities that we work with.