Spartanburg, South Carolina
Education is the pathway out of homelessness.
The Marshall Heritage provides scholarships, academic support, and essential resources so homeless and underprivileged students can stay in school, graduate, and build a stable future.
Our Purpose
Honoring families who overcame adversity by extending hope to the next generation.
We provide comprehensive support to young people facing homelessness, instability, and economic hardship.
- Access quality education
- Build academic confidence
- Develop leadership and life skills
- Prepare for college and careers
- Strengthen family and community connections
Heritage isn't just what we inherit—it's what we create.
The Barriers
What stands between a student and their education
Youth facing homelessness and financial hardship run into barriers that have nothing to do with their ability or ambition. Our programs are designed to remove them.
Financial barriers
Tuition, books, supplies, testing fees, and transportation costs that a family in crisis simply cannot cover.
Instability
Moving between shelters, motels, and doubled-up housing means missed school, lost records, and broken routines.
Missing support
Many students lack a stable adult to help with homework, applications, and everyday encouragement.
Planning gaps
Without guidance, college applications, financial aid, and career planning feel out of reach.
Our Mission
Every child deserves the chance to learn.
We provide scholarship funding, academic support, and essential resources to homeless and underprivileged school-age children and youth, enabling them to pursue and achieve educational success.
Our vision is a community where every child, regardless of housing status or income, has the financial and emotional support needed to graduate, continue their education, and build a stable and successful future.
Learn about usWhat We Do
Six ways we help students thrive
Scholarships & Educational Access
Planned annual scholarships of $1,000 to $5,000 to help homeless and underprivileged students pay for school and stay enrolled.
Learn moreAcademic Support & Tutoring
Planned tutoring and academic coaching to help students catch up, keep up, and build confidence in the classroom.
Learn moreMentorship & Life Skills
Planned mentoring that pairs students with caring adults to build leadership, resilience, and everyday life skills.
Learn moreCollege & Career Readiness
Planned guidance to help students plan for college, vocational training, and their first careers.
Learn moreFamily & Community Resource Support
Planned partnerships with shelters and community organizations so families have the stability students need to learn.
Learn moreEmergency Educational Assistance
Planned rapid-response mini-grants of $50 to $5,000 to cover urgent needs that would otherwise keep a student out of school.
Learn moreOur Core Values
What guides our work
Equity
All children deserve access to opportunity.
Compassion
We respond with empathy, dignity, and respect.
Integrity
We operate with transparency and accountability.
Collaboration
We partner with schools, shelters, and community organizations.
Impact
We invest in programs proven to change lives.
Get Connected
How you can engage with us
Families & students
If your student is facing homelessness or hardship, tell us what you need. We will follow up as programs open and connect you with help now where we can.
Request helpSchools & counselors
Counselors, social workers, and shelter staff can refer students and help us shape eligibility and referrals for each program.
Partner with usDonors
One-time and monthly gifts build the Scholarship Fund and the emergency assistance fund at the heart of our first-year plan.
DonateVolunteers
Mentors, tutors, and event volunteers will be the backbone of our programs. Tell us how you'd like to serve.
VolunteerCommunity partners
Shelters, youth programs, businesses, and colleges can partner on referrals, resources, and opportunities for students.
Become a partnerSponsors
Cover a student's supplies, transportation, testing fees, or a scholarship — a direct, personal way to change a story.
Sponsor a studentWhere We Are Today
A new organization, building carefully
The Marshall Heritage is a newly launched, IRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our six programs are being built and funded now as part of our first-year launch plan — we will announce each program opening on our Updates page as it happens.
We serve students connected with Spartanburg School Districts 1-7 and youth-serving organizations across Spartanburg County, SC and surrounding regions.
Reach us anytime
- bonnie.oveal@marshallheritage.com
- Text Support: 864-485-9692
- The Marshall Heritage25 Goldsmith St. #1017Greenville, SC 29609United States
IRS-approved 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit. Gifts are tax-deductible. EIN: 41-2834198.
Contact UsHelp a student stay in school this year.
Your gift funds scholarships, school supplies, transportation, and mentoring for students experiencing homelessness in Spartanburg County.