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Lifting lives starts here
Welcome to the first edition of Lifting Lives, a quarterly series where we share the real stories behind our mission at the Heritage Classic Foundation.
Pillars of a healthy community
To create meaningful, lasting impact, we focus our support on six essential pillars that strengthen and sustain a healthy community.
Arts and Culture
Arts and cultural organizations preserve the past while inspiring what’s next. We celebrate our region’s heritage, history and ecology by supporting local museums, interpretive centers and performing arts.
$775,500 distributed in 2025
Children
Children are our future, and early childhood lays the groundwork for lifelong success. We invest in early education and youth enrichment programs that help children learn, grow and thrive.
$929,000 distributed in 2025
Education
Education strengthens our communities by preparing the next generation of skilled professionals. We support local colleges and technical programs by expanding learning opportunities and workforce development.
$363,000 distributed in 2025
Environment
Our region’s natural beauty is both a treasure and a responsibility. We support organizations dedicated to environmental protection, conservation and recovery efforts in the face of natural disasters.
$243,700 distributed in 2025
Health and Welfare
We don’t take our own resources for granted. That’s why we support organizations that help ensure all residents have access to nutritious food, safe housing and quality healthcare.
$1,922,000 distributed in 2025
Scholarships
Scholarships remove barriers to opportunity for bright young minds. Each year, we award need- and merit-based scholarships to help South Carolina high school students pursue higher education.
$189,000 distributed in 2025