our goals

How We Work

The Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation works to identify passionate leaders who make a difference in the lives of the people they serve. The Foundation recognizes that strong leaders and financial resources are needed to make a difference in the nonprofit space. We commit to partnering with high-impact organizations that have the leadership capability, the know-how, and the passion to take action.

Empowering Diabetes Care

The Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation founder, Wendy Novak was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes at the age of seven. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy. T1D impacts not only the physical well-being of a patient but also their social and emotional health. The Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation is partnering with strategic partners Norton Children’s Hospital through the Novak Center for Children’s Health and the Wendy Novak Diabetes Center, as well as Camp Hendon, who give children with diabetes life-changing experiences, empowering each of them to take control of their unique journey through a camp experience.

Nourishing the Future

Food is a basic need that must be eradicated before anyone can achieve their full potential. Food insecurity is a major problem in every community and around the world. The Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation is partnering with food insecurity strategic partners like Dare to Care Food Bank to help feed the 1 in 7 Kentuckians who are food insecure.

Encouraging Early Childhood Education

We believe that the love of learning develops early in life and builds the foundation for educational success in the future. This is why investments in early childhood programs have the greatest returns. We are focused on equipping parents and early childhood educators with the tools needed to help their children reach their full educational potential.

Honoring Our Military Heroes

Military servicemen and women sacrifice in incredible ways to serve the United States. We desire to support these American Heroes by providing for their spouses and children. Our strategic partner Folds of Honor Foundation to supports educational scholarships for the spouses and children of fallen or disabled servicemen who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.