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Your Generosity Changes Real Lives.

When you donate to the LENS Foundation IOP, you are making a profound impact in the lives of those in need. Read below to learn about real stories from real people in our community who have benefited from the generosity and kindness of our donors. These things could not be done now or in the future without our current and future donors.

No amount of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Thank you for putting others -- most of the time, complete strangers -- first. Thank you for making a difference. Thank you for caring.

YOUR DONATIONS MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Click through to learn about hardship requests that LENS has been able to fulfill thanks to your generous donations.

ISLE OF PALMS POLICE DEPARTMENT SUPPORT SUCCESS STORIES

The LENS Education Scholarship Fund awarded its first $4,000 college scholarship in 2022 to a dependent of one of our Law enforcement Officers. Our recipient is attending a university in South Carolina seeking a degree in education.

In 2022, LENS financially supported an IOPFD family who lost their mother due to an illness.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SUCCESS STORIES

In 2022, the LENS fund for police officers provided financial assistance to an officer whose wife sustained lengthy hospitalizations for dire conditions. This officer's wife, with long hospital stays, had been unable to work, resulting in financial hardships for the family. LENS approved a donation to help with medical bills, other associated, expenses, and back-to-school support for the officer's grade-school children.

In 2022, LENS aided with timely child support for an Isle of Palms Fire Department single parent.

VISITOR SUPPORT SUCCESS STORIES

In September 2022, we received a call from the Isle of Palms Police Department, they had a domestic abuse case from a visiting family. They needed a safe place for a pregnant young mother and her two-year-old to stay. We were able to support two nights in the Hampton Inn at the connector in a matter of a few hours. By doing so, we aided the police department and gave safe shelter for a family in need.

In 2022, the LENS made a temporary housing hardship award for an employee of an island business.

In 2022, LENS provided support for a family who lost a young daughter to a tragic automobile accident.

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The LENS program wishes to thank its founding members, volunteers, donors, and sponsors for their support so that we may continue to make a difference in people's lives when it is most needed.