The Foundation

Barbara Stone Foundation…

Barbara Stone served as a champion for individuals with disabilities and the Foundation strives to continue her legacy. The Barbara Stone Foundation is a 501 (C) 3  non-profit organization based in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Our primary focus is to influence community systems policies and culture to result in equitable opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We do this by identifying gaps in the system, investing in or creating our own innovative programs, leveraging partnerships in the community and through our signature initiative Greenville CAN. Greenville CAN is a multi-stakeholder collective impact coalition focused on creating systemic community change through specific community projects focused on people with disabilities. Through our multi-faceted approach we believe we can achieve our vision of a community where all people with disabilities flourish.

Additionally, we created Greenville CAN which is a multi-stakeholder, collective impact coalition focused creating systemic community change resulting in more equitable opportunities for individuals with disabilities.  Through this two pronged approach of investment and influence, we believe we can achieve our vision of a community where all individuals with disabilities flourish.

Our Vision…

All individuals with disabilities flourish.

Our Mission…

To serve as a champion for individuals with disabilities.

What We Do…

We raise funds to invest in innovative programs and initiatives that empower individuals with disabilities and enlighten the community.