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.

10Core program pillars
44.2%Marion Co. child poverty rate
2026Founding year

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.

Year 1 youth served100+
Volunteer mentors engaged75+
Integrated program components6
Community partners (year 1 target)10+

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
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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.

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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.

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Partner

Schools, congregations, healthcare providers, and businesses — we're building founding partnerships now. Let's design something together.

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