LENS Foundation IOP

Jordyn Draper pictured second from the left Charleston Southern University Senior Jordyn Draper Joins the Program The Isle of Palms Law Enforcement Neighborhood Support (LENS) Foundation is proud to announce the selection of its fourth sponsored intern for the Isle of Palms Police Department (IOPPD), continuing the Foundation’s growing commitment to supporting the next generation of criminal justice professionals. This year’s intern, Charleston Southern University senior Jordyn Draper, will...

When Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist Doug Mills takes the stage at the LENS Foundation’s 2026 Banquet, The Cheese Ball – taking place at Wild Dunes Resort’s Osprey Ballroom on May 14, 2026 – attendees won’t just be hearing a keynote — they’ll be witnessing history told by the man who’s been standing at its front lines for over four decades. Mills, a decorated photojournalist for The New York Times , has photographed every U.S. president since Ronald Reagan. He’s been embedded on...

Mark your calendars for one of the most anticipated events of the year. On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Isle of Palms Law Enforcement Neighborhood Support (LENS) Foundation invites you to The Cheese Ball  — a semi-formal, can’t-miss evening of celebration, dining, dancing, and giving back. Held at the Osprey Ballroom at Wild Dunes Resort, this annual banquet raises critical funds for the Isle of Palms Police and Fire Departments while bringing the community together in unforgettable style....