The foundation focuses on meetings the needs and enriching the lives of persons that reside in the 29203-zip code of Columbia, SC and surrounding communities. Residents in the 29203-zip code had incomes below the poverty level compared to 14% statewide according to United States Census data. Families with incomes below the poverty level often lack resources to meet their critical needs such as food, clothing and health care. The lack of resources in these families may cause students to perform poorly academically and act out socially. This zip-code also has one of the highest rates of diabetes-related amputations in the nation. Program activities include relieving food insecurity, conducting financial literacy and life skills summer camps for youth and helping seniors stay active, engaged, and connected with their community. Activities include exercise, games, and informational speakers.