Legacy Leaders: The Heartbeat of a Thriving Gorge

Every great community is built by people who care deeply about its future—and here in the Hickory Nut Gorge, our Legacy Leaders are doing exactly that.

Through their annual commitment of $250 a year for 10 years, Legacy Leaders provide the steady, reliable support that keeps our Endowment Fund strong. Those contributions fuel the grants that strengthen the very fabric of our community—supporting local nonprofits, funding food security programs, and helping neighbors recover and rebuild after challenges like Hurricane Helene.

Thanks to our Legacy Leaders, the Foundation continues to invest in programs that feed families, preserve natural resources, and nurture the sense of hope and connection that makes this region so special.

If you’re already a Legacy Leader, thank you for being the heartbeat of our mission. Your annual renewal ensures that this important work continues year after year. You can easily make your yearly contribution online at www.hngfoundation.org/donate or by mailing your check to the Foundation.

And if you’re not yet a Legacy Leader, there’s never been a better time to join. Your $250 annual pledge helps secure a strong, resilient future for the place we all love to call home.

Together, we’re rebuilding, renewing, and reaffirming what makes the Gorge extraordinary—its people, its spirit, and its heart.