LENS Foundation IOP

You never know when you might be in a position to save a life.
LENS Foundation Isle of Palms, WakeUp Carolina, and the City of Isle of Palms are teaming up for a FREE Narcan Training — built for teens, students, and families getting ready for the school year ahead.
📅 Monday, August 10
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 IOP Rec Center — 24 28th Ave, Isle of Palms
Whether your student is starting high school, heading back to campus, or leaving for college this fall, this is a skill worth having before they go.

This training is for ages 15+, and participants will:

✅ Learn how to recognize the signs of an overdose
✅ Learn how and when to administer Narcan
✅ Take home a FREE Narcan kit

Did you know? If a teen finds someone showing signs of a fentanyl overdose, a dose of Narcan can save their life — and if they don't need it, it can't hurt them.

Education saves lives. Preparation saves lives.
No RSVP needed — just show up. Bring your teen, bring a friend, bring your roommate-to-be. One skill could make all the difference.

A look back at our last Taste of the Island event! Don’t forget to save the date May 13, 2027.

Our Firefighter appreciation event is fast approaching - check out our website to register today!

📚✏️ A new school year is here!

As students, teachers, and families head back to the classroom, let’s all do our part to help keep Isle of Palms safe.

Whether you’re driving through school zones, buckling up, watching for pedestrians, or simply looking out for one another, the little things make a big difference.

At LENS Isle of Palms, we’re proud to support the officers who serve our community every day and help make our island a safer place for everyone.

Here’s to a safe, successful, and unforgettable school year! 💙🍎

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Kindness is at the heart of everything we do—and this is one more way our community can put it into action. ❤️🚒

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2026 LENS IOP Firefighter Appreciation Night, a free, family-friendly celebration honoring Isle of Palms Fire & Rescue on Friday, October 9 at Islander 71. Local businesses and community partners are invited to help make this special evening possible through one of our sponsorship levels. Scan the QR code for sponsorship information.

Planning to join us? Guests can register on the website by clicking the link in our bio.

Every sponsorship, registration, and act of kindness helps us celebrate and support the people who show up for Isle of Palms every day.

Water safety saves lives.

Today we’re sharing these important reminders from MUSC Children's Health in recognition of World Drowning Prevention Day. Whether you’re at the beach, the pool, or on the boat, staying alert and prepared can make all the difference.

Please take a moment to swipe through and share these tips with family and friends. 💙🌊

Join us on August 5 for an evening of giving back at our Back to School Supply Drive & Napa Valley Wine Tasting benefiting local Police & Fire families through the LENS IOP Foundation.

Bring a few school supplies, enjoy a curated Neyers Vineyards wine tasting, and help make sure every child starts the school year feeling prepared and supported. Together, our community can make a lasting difference—one notebook, one backpack, and one act of kindness at a time.

We can’t wait to see you there. ✨

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🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🚒❤️

Join us for LENS IOP Fire Appreciation Night as we celebrate the incredible firefighters who protect and serve our community every day.

📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
🕔 5:00–8:30 PM
📍 Islander 71 | Isle of Palms

Enjoy an evening featuring:
🍻 Guest Bartender Mayor Phillip Pounds
🎶 Live music
🚒 Fire trucks on-site
🍽️ Free kids meals
🎉 Fun for the whole family

Every registration and every dollar raised helps support the Isle of Palms Fire Department through the LENS IOP Foundation.

📲 Scan the QR code in this post to register today or check out the link below!

https://thelensfoundationiop.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/28640

🚒 Join us for one of our favorite nights of the year.

On Friday, October 9, we’re gathering at Islander 71 to celebrate the men and women of the Isle of Palms Fire Department and thank them for the courage, compassion, and dedication they show our community every single day.

Bring the whole family for an evening of live music, great food and drinks, fire trucks, kids’ activities, and our special guest bartender, Mayor Phillip Pounds. Best of all, proceeds will support the Isle of Palms Fire Department.

📍 Islander 71
🕔 5:00–8:30 PM (drop in anytime!)

Come raise a glass to the people who are always there when our community needs them most. ❤️🚒

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Save the date for a night worth savoring. 🌴✨

The LENS Foundation Isle of Palms Annual Awards Banquet returns May 13, 2027 with this year’s theme, Taste of the Island.

Join us at The Citadel Beach Club as we celebrate community, service, and the incredible men and women who help protect and preserve Isle of Palms.

📅 May 13, 2027
🥂 Reception: 5:30–6:30 PM
🍽️ Event: 5:30–9:00 PM

More details coming soon — mark your calendars now!