Look beyond the immediate.
Meeting urgent needs matters. So does addressing the systems that create them. We champion organizations working on both.
A belief in what comes next.
We help people move beyond survival by supporting organizations creating lasting opportunity.
Change the conditions.
Change the future.
Make the impact last.
We support work that strengthens communities over time, with sustainability at the heart of each initiative.
Work together.
Our partners bring local knowledge, practical experience, and shared commitment. Collaboration makes better solutions possible.
Put technology to work.
We believe thoughtful use of technology can help organizations reach more people and turn promising ideas into lasting change.
Meet the foundersCharlene &
Charlene &
Vinny Lingham
Growing up with financial hardship gave Charlene and Vinny a personal understanding of what it means to put survival first. Their foundation grew from a shared desire to help others build a different future.
Charlene brings her experience in growth marketing and building organizations, including co-founding Clicks2Customers, to the foundation’s partnerships and community work.
Vinny brings an entrepreneurial perspective shaped by building technology companies, including Civic and Rumi. Together, they connect innovation with a commitment to social good.
Their support spans food security, education, the arts, and environmental sustainability.
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