My First Site Visit

LZF volunteer and donor, Carol Kanin, shares her thoughts on being in the community as an LZF site visitor.

Dr. Roseanna Means treating a patient

I've been involved with LZF since its formation, and I was so honored when I was first asked to become a site visitor. I just showed up at my first site visit, unsure of what to expect, do, or say. Luckily Susan Rothman (LZF Board President) was there. She led the visit, and I was able to listen and observe.

We were visiting Women of Means, a group that provides free healthcare to homeless women and children. I listened to Dr. Means and learned so much about her goals, passion, and needs. Right after that, we went to the Hull Lifesaving Museum. I couldn't figure out why we were going to see people building boats. But after meeting the young men who were part of the Maritime Apprentice Program (MAP), I understood how the youth there were building more than boats-they were gaining skills and education to build their lives. I was very moved and quite in awe.

Young men of the Maritime Apprenticeship Program

I had no idea what to do that day, but after joining LZF on these two amazing visits, I was hooked.   The way LZF donors are able to get involved to see the work in real time is invaluable to understand the impact that LZF is making. LZF is not the typical foundation-it gives small amounts in a very thoughtful way to make a big difference