Marion County, South Carolina
Every family gets an
equal opportunity to thrive.
The Davis Foundation removes barriers and builds opportunity in education, housing, health, and economic mobility — working alongside public, private, faith-based, and nonprofit partners to strengthen this community from the ground up.
Our Purpose
“To empower individuals, strengthen families, and transform communities by creating opportunities that foster education, leadership, economic mobility, health and wellness, and sustainable community development.”The Davis Foundation — Purpose Statement
Ten Pillars, One Community
Ten pieces. One community, stitched together.
Every program the Foundation builds falls under one of ten core pillars — each a distinct piece of the same larger work of building a stronger Marion County.
Flagship Program · Launching Fall 2026
Legacy Pathway Youth Program
Legacy Pathway is the Foundation's first program and the clearest expression of its mission — a six-part model of academics, health education, mentorship, career exposure, family engagement, and the arts, built for youth ages 10–19 in Marion County.
What Legacy Pathway delivers
- Academic tutoring & literacy support
- Evidence-based health & wellness education
- One-on-one and group mentorship
- Career exploration & financial literacy
- Family engagement & caregiver support
- Arts & creative expression programming
Get Involved
Three ways to build with us.
The Foundation is newly formed and building its founding team, funders, and partnerships now. Here's where you fit in.
Volunteer
Mentor a student, tutor with Legacy Pathway Academy, or lend your time to a family engagement event. No experience required — just consistency and care.
Sign up to volunteer →Give
Your gift funds a mentor match, a tutoring session, or a family's first step toward stability. Every dollar is directed toward direct program delivery.
Make a gift →Partner
Schools, congregations, healthcare providers, and businesses — we're building founding partnerships now. Let's design something together.
Start a conversation →