"We are committed to empowering individuals in need—especially those who are disabled or at risk—by providing accessible resources, education, and supportive services that help them thrive, improve their quality of life, and live to their fullest potential."
Foundation's Impact to Date
Fund Raising
Sponsored 3 community festival fundraisers at North Springs Park to support our food pantry, clothing closet, and scholarship programs in addressing housing and food insecurity, and increasing access to higher education.
Homeless Outreach Activities
- Donated funds to Oliver Gospel Mission for holiday meals and care for 222 homeless individuals.
- Donated funds to Toby’s Place to provide 103 meals for homeless women and their children.
- Donated nine 50-gallon bags of women's, men's, and children's clothes and shoes to Family Shelter for families served in the shelter.
- Donated funds to Sistercare to feed residents of a domestic violence shelter for a month.
- Donated approximately 220 lbs. of non-perishable food items to Columbia Rapid Shelter to feed the homeless population they serve.
- Donated approximately $500 worth of non-perishable food items to The Cooperative Ministry to feed those facing food insecurity in the Midlands of South Carolina.
- Donated 9 50-gallon bags of women's, men's, and children's clothes and shoes to The Cooperative Ministry to clothe those facing housing insecurity in the Midlands of SC.
- Purchased winter clothing accessories for 120 homeless adults and children, and donated 6 50-gallon bags of coats and tote bags for residents of Transitions Homeless Shelter. Also donated 34 pairs of Nike shoes
- Donated 7 50-gallon bags of women's, men's, and children's coats, clothes, and shoes to His House Ministries to support the programs and services they provide for recovering alcoholics and the homeless residents.
Scholarships
Issued $1000 Scholarships to high school graduates from the class of 2024 and the class of 2025.
Community Outreach
- Sponsored SC Department of Health Camp Burnt-Gin summer camp Session 4 for Children with Special Health Care Needs for both 2024 and 2025 camp seasons. Provided snacks, a staff volunteer, and DJ for the end of each session camp dance.
- Purchased back-to-school supplies for 729 pre-k through 12th-grade students and distributed at the annual Old Mt. Zion Praise in the Park Back to School Drive.
- Partnered with God’s Special Gifts Autism and ADHD Organization - Donated funds to God’s Special Gifts Autism and ADHD Organization for the annual Holiday Extravaganza for children with Autism and ADHD and their families. Also supported the annual fundraising event.
- Partnered with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center to educate African American Males 40 and older about Prostate Cancer, its prevalence in the African American Community, and the importance of screening and early detection.
- Partnered with Dr. Geoffry Scott and Darlington County Disabilities and Special Needs Board to co-sponsor Scott's Center Bridging the Gap's Annual Holiday Celebration. Provided DJ and purchased gifts, fruits, and snacks for 63 residents in 2024, and gifts, fruits, and holiday treats for 66 residents and 17 staff in 2025.
- Partnered with Richland School District 2 Teens as Parents Program. - Donated 25 diaper bags with infant supplies.
- Provided meal for the Midlands Young Lives Campaigner’s meeting. Provided pizza, tea, lemonade, and cookies for 25 participants.
Testimonial
"What a joyous Christmas Celebration we had at Scott Center's Bridge the Gap Facility!! Debra, your son stole the show with his beautiful music, and the clients seemed to be having such a wonderful time dancing and enjoying the gifts they were given. Debra, thank you for the generosity provided by your Foundation!! Ruth, the Program was outstanding as it was great to meet some of your Board Members, and the food was delicious. Also, it was really most enjoyable to meet your staff, and to see what a tremendous job they do with the clients, as their rapport and interactions with the clients were so impressive!! It was just a joyous occasion for everyone!! "
Sincerely.
Geoff