TESTIMONIALS
At The Charitable Foundation of Aiken, our mission is to pledge our resources to organizations that create life-changing opportunities for the residents of Aiken County, South Carolina.
On this page, you’ll hear directly from our beneficiaries and community partners — real people whose lives have been transformed through the work of The Charitable Foundation of Aiken. Their words reflect the hope, resilience, and change made possible through the generosity of many. We’re deeply grateful to our donors, volunteers, sponsors and partners who help turn our mission into reality.
Read on to discover the stories that inspire us and remind us why we do what we do. These stories reflect the hope and transformation made possible by a shared commitment to our community.
SUCCESSTEAM
The Charitable Foundation of Aiken selected Successteam as one of two beneficiaries chosen for the 2023-2024 fundraising campaign. Successteam, a 501c3 nonprofit, specializes in educational youth development.
One of the Foundation’s founding members, Kathleen Bennett, recently sat down with a Successteam member, Jayden Broughton of South Aiken High School, to learn how he personaly has benefitted from both organizations.
FAMILY PROMISE OF AIKEN COUNTY
On June 7, 2025, The Charitable Foundation of Aiken hosted its inaugural Polo ‘n Blues Fundraiser at La Bourgogne Polo Club to support two local charities. Among them was Family Promise of Aiken County which empowers families facing housing crises to achieve financial stability and lasting independence.
Pictured below is a heartfelt testimonial highlighting the meaningful impact that these contriburions make to those in need.
AIKEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The other beneficiary featured at the Polo ‘n Blues event was The Aiken Center for the Arts. They believe that creativity is at the core of the human spirit, that art transforms lives and impacts the Aiken community in a powerful way. Their art and music camps for children ages 5-10 and special needs children, specialized creative programs for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, and the Aiken Youth Orchestra and Ensemble are just a few of their offerings.
The testimonial below reminds us how fortunate we are to have this organization in our community.
