Founded in 1997 by Dr. Chuck Dietzen, Timmy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based out of Indianapolis, Indiana that channels resources to sustainable health projects in developing countries. Partnering with established NGOs in Ecuador and Guatemala, the Timmy Foundation sends a group of volunteers every two-three months to perform medical relief in underserved areas. Additionally, the Timmy Foundation sends monetary support for their partner organizations to grow their outreach to the poor.
Utilizing the charisma of college students, The Timmy Foundation has developed its volunteer base at eight universities around the United States. The Timmy Foundation also advocates and provides financial support for sister programs in Columbia, Nigeria and Jamaica.
Their vision is simple: The people they serve have the ability to live healthy lives and have the promise of healthy futures. The Timmy Foundation focuses on depth over breadth. They understand that one time short-term efforts do not provide last changes, but sustained efforts that focus on aid AND empowerment can. By focusing on empowering those they serve, they ensure that their health is also seen as their responsibility and that their service is the catalyst that promotes healthy living.
The Timmy Foundation currently sends a group of volunteers every few months to the Pop Wuj Clinic in Quetzaltenango (Xela) to offer medical relief at the clinic and its surrounding villages. Additionally, The Timmy Foundation sends monetary support for their partners at Pop Wuj to maintain the year-round efforts to increase outreach to the rural poor in the Highlands.
The Timmy Foundation consistently seeks physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and pharmacists interested in traveling with its volunteer teams on medical brigades to both Ecuador and Guatemala. They would certainly appreciate your interest and help.
To learn more about the Foundation, please visit their website.
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