The Pursuit of Passion

The Discovery Land Company Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of its Life Pursuits program.   Life Pursuits is dedicated to funding opportunities for youth in our communities to attend camps, participate on athletic teams, learn job skills, partake in leadership training, and have access to environmental and arts education.

“These children do not ask for material things to be handed to them, they ask for experiences and to be heard” says Foundation director Christy Nichols. “Often these youth struggle with family crises and don’t have access to experiences that help them mature in positive ways. All children want to celebrate their own identity – but first they have to discover it.”

Life Pursuits Director, Hunter Meldman, works with directors of programs, shelters, and group homes to support their goals.

“We cannot change the occurrences that began this cycle of abandonment,” Nichols says. “But we can listen to these children and help them now.”

Meet the Director

Hunter Meldman

As Director of Life Pursuits, Hunter supports non-profits in several US states and abroad.  He values leadership and integrity and enjoys supporting initiatives that foster children’s creativity, critical thinking, athleticism, team values, and appreciation for the environment.  These qualities assist their healthy pursuits throughout their lives.

 

Life Pursuits activities and support

 

PROGRAM SUPPORT

Life Pursuits Scholarship to University of Hawaii – awarded to a student in pursuit of a degree in Hawaiian Studies

Career skills workshop for youth with special needs, Starfish Enterprises, Every Child Counts

Playground materials Every Child Counts

Big Sky Youth Empowerment opportunities or youth

Athletic equipment donation to Children’s Village

Karate lessons through Southampton Youth Bureau

Backpacks and school supplies, public school in Maui

I have a Dream Foundation, Colorado

Bahamas National Trust, Discovery Club for youth

BREEF, Internships for science and outdoor education

 

Hunter’s COACHING AND VOLUNTEERING:

Middle school lacrosse at Westhampton Beach Elementary

Youth flag football through Southampton Youth Services

Southampton Hospital

East End Hospice

Heart of the Hamptons Food Pantry

I Have a Dream Foundation

We are excited to expand these initiatives to Barbuda, the Dominican Republic, Nashville, Austin, and many more communities. We will remain true to our values as we grow by strengthening our relationships and ensuring donations to appropriate causes.