The funder's mission is to support organizations that empower the communities in Greenwood, South Carolina, and its surrounding counties. They aim to leverage local assets for positive, long-term change, enhancing the lives of residents and strengthening the community from within.
This grant program focuses on bolstering community strengths through a wide array of initiatives within education, community development, and access to arts and culture. The grantor prioritizes programs that involve community members in their development and execution, particularly those that enhance early childhood development (from birth through third grade). Areas of specific interest include programs that address healthy birth, parenting skills, child health, social-emotional and cognitive development, preschool and kindergarten readiness, early elementary education, and third-grade reading proficiency. Additionally, the grant supports efforts in health and wellness, as well as arts, culture, and historic preservation/education within Greenwood.