Columbus HOPE Foundation (Council 6847)

The mission is to better the environment for, and increase the self-reliance and dignity of people with Intellectual Disabilities and related conditions. We believe these individuals should have the community support, tools and resources necessary to lead independent productive lives. Through our support of non-profit service organizations that share this philosophy, we are making the world easier to navigate for thousands of people every day.

We advocate for Intellectually Disabled and Special Needs citizens. Through our work at the individual, community, and state levels we raise awareness, identify needs and target our support and deliver where needed.

We develop supplemental sources of funding to augment the available state and federal money for our Intellectually Disabled citizens. These resources are limited and often do not meet all the needs of the individuals. Immediate, critical and supplemental needs of individuals and families that cannot be met through other funding sources may be funded from the Columbus HOPE Foundation resources.

Proceeds from our fundraising activities are focused on helping our South Carolina Intellectually Disabled citizens. We work in coordination with the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, the county Disability Boards and other non-profit service providers to identify the needs, the gaps and the priorities for allocations of funds raised by the Foundation.

Testimonials

Since 1976, the Columbus HOPE Foundation has raised more than 7 million dollars to assist South Carolina citizens with Disabilities. Last year the Foundation raised $420,251.46 statewide; funding more than 90 non-profit organizations to meet their needs.

Our year round fundraising includes our traditional Tootsie Roll donation collection campaign normally held between Labor Day and Columbus Day.