Co-founder Lily Faye Butler Pierre was an engineer, entrepreneur, educator, and philanthropist. A native of Edwards, MS she went on to launch an IT Professional Services company with her husband, Edward Pierre. Together they served clients across the globe.

 

After 30 years of successful business and education, they returned to Mississippi and together relaunched the innovative Edwards Wash House as the inaugural Lillie’s Hands Wash House project.

 

Lillie's Hands Foundation's mission was originally launched by Lily's passion to serve the community at the intersection of STEM, professional development, and empowerment, in honor of her grandmother, Lillie Parker Butler.

 

We strive to keep Lily's passion for community revitalization and dedication to brining innovation to communities like the one she grew up at the center of all of our work at Lillie's Hands Foundation.