The Jake Koenigsdorf Foundation reduces the barriers to recovery by providing support, education and recovery resources for people affected by substance use disorder who are willing to build a long-term solution. The Foundation has completed extensive remodeling of a 1900 victorian but has several remaining critical safety needs including adding a new back deck and an external emergency exit staircase.

Pickens Elementary School wants to create an outdoor learning environment and garden to include a covered pavilion for students and teachers. Such a peaceful location will especially help the students PES serves who have emotional or behavioral challenges. The Hope Garden would also offer many hands-on learning opportunities, and the school would like to include a greenhouse.