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presence matters. Your experience matters. And the impact you
make—both seen and unseen—ripples far beyond what you may
ever realize.
At FOUND, lives are changed every day.

And sometimes, the life that changes most is your own.

Text the word VOLUNTEER to 877-959-5011 to be added to our list
for communication when volunteer needs arise. Text the word FUEL
to 877-959-5011 to receive a message each week about what the
students we serve need the most. You can shop local, use our Amazon
Smiles like these tell the story Wishlist, or donate toward the need!

Heart Work: Meet

"Nana" Lucinda Ward

Treat a Teacher Event at
Discount Storage

With a full heart, full hands, and always smiling -
Nana loves to take care of the students as if they
were her own grandchildren.

T here’s one volunteer who Lucinda approaches every need She brings her small group from

Live Oak alongside her, ensuring
as if it belonged to one of her
shows up nearly every day.
Most know her as Lucinda own grandchildren. Whether it’s they don’t just hear about the
work, but become part of it. She
clothing, supplies, or something
Ward, but we call her Nana. That’s more specific, she doesn’t just talks about FOUND wherever she
not just her grandma name—it’s meet the need—she carries it. She goes, sharing stories and opening
the way she shows up. She’s always thinks about it, follows through, doors so more people can step into
on a mission: showing up with and makes sure it’s handled with something meaningful.
determination, passion, and a deep, intention and love.
personal investment in every need Because when Nana finds
she encounters. To her, the students And she does it tirelessly. something that matters, she doesn’t
served through FOUND are not just keep it to herself.
names or requests. At FOUND, Nana is always
moving—serving, connecting, and She multiplies it.
They are hers. inviting others into the mission.

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