Through the use of television, film and digital media, Lost & Found in America promotes the efforts of organizations and individuals committed to providing dignity, faith and hope to those in need in their communities. We believe that as Americans, we have a rich tradition of helping individuals who are less fortunate than ourselves. LAFIA strives to inspire in each of us, the power to save the world, one life at a time.
LAFIA was founded in 2007 to support the promotion of the documentary film, Lost in Woonsocket. Directed by filmmaker John Chester, the project documents the story of two addicts living together in the woods, estranged from their families, and in desperate need of help. After being discovered by a film crew of random philanthropists, the two men are given a chance at recovery, a chance at reconnection, and a second chance at life. The resulting film is a testament to our power as individuals to make a difference in the lives of one another.
In 2007, Lost in Woonsocket premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival and became an instant sensation. Since then, the film has screened throughout the nation at colleges, high schools, homeless shelters, treatment facilities, recovery groups, prisons, and churches. The reception has been overwhelming as thousands of addicts and their families have joined forces to spread the message of hope and recovery shared in this film.
LAFIA is extending the message of hope and redemption and in 2011, led by Normand Cartier, survivor of Lost in Woonsocket, LAFIA will embark on a new mission of expanding transitional housing for those graduating from recovery programs. Stay tuned for the next chapter!
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Lift Up America is a nonprofit humanitarian aid movement that provides hope and opportunities for success to the less fortunate by engaging today’s leaders and partnering with corporations, sports and entertainment, education, media, government, and nonprofit organizations. Through unique events that expand one's worldview, Lift Up America provides life aid to help support the physical, emotional and personal development of the less fortunate, and challenges them to become ambassadors of compassion to help lift up their own communities and America.
The YMCA is non-profit charitable organization with a mission reflecting its rich heritage that reaches back to 1844 when the YMCA was founded. In the 1990s, to summarize the YMCA's fundamental purpose, the YMCA created the theme "We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities."
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