Our Guiding Principles

Mission

The Mission of the Thomas and Jeanne Elmezzi Foundation is to encourage and support Programs that directly provide assistance to individuals who due to either environment or circumstance have not had the opportunity or ability to live independent and productive lives. Such challenges may be physical, medical, economic, environmental or geographical. We strive to have a direct and measurable impact on the quality of individual lives, either through direct sponsorship and/or innovative program design and development.

Philosophy

The philosophy of the Thomas and Jeanne Elmezzi Foundation mirrors the philosophy of its founder. We believe that all people are entitled to pursue their dreams and have the right and obligation to be productive and contributory members of this society. We recognize that situations and circumstances (socio-economic, health, personal) befall some individuals that impede their development and restrict opportunity.