Timeless Traditions Foundation

Honoring the legacy of the Carter Homestead by preserving culture, advancing education, expanding affordable housing, and nurturing holistic health—so every family can thrive.

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Community Development Corp

Preserving Legacy
for Tomorrow

Mission

The mission of the Timeless Traditions Foundation Community Development Corporation (TTF) is to honor and perpetuate the enduring legacy of the Carter Family by preserving cultural heritage, advancing education and economic mobility, providing quality affordable housing, and fostering generational health resilience.

Inspired by the Carter family's history of farming and self-sufficiency, we empower our community through historical preservation, lifelong learning, and economic self-sufficiency—supporting comprehensive health and wellness, with an intentional focus that confronts systemic health disparities.

Vision

We envision a vibrant, equitable community where individuals and families flourish; everyone has access to stable housing, quality education, and generational health resilience, just as the Carter family did on their land. We aim to be a catalyst for positive change, fostering an environment where individuals can thrive, where we transform history into a living resource that advances holistic health and wellbeing, and where preventative programs dismantle the root causes of inherited disease for generations to come.

Guiding Philosophy

Our work is rooted in honoring ancestral wisdom, cultural memory, and the legacy of the Carter Family. We believe that history is a living blueprint a foundation upon which we build systems of self-sufficiency, resilience, and shared prosperity. By centering cultural heritage and community voice in every decision, we ensure that the future we create is grounded in the strength of those who came before us.

Stewardship

We honor and protect cultural heritage with intention, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

Equity

We elevate voices and histories that have been overlooked or marginalized, creating space for inclusive narratives.

Community

We believe that culture lives through people. Our work is rooted in authentic relationships and shared responsibility.

Integrity

We approach preservation with respect, accuracy, and transparency.

Legacy

We act with reverence for those who came before us and responsibility to those who will come after.

Core Mission Pillars

TTF’s strategic objectives are structured around four distinct, yet interconnected, pillars derived from the founding vision:

Historical Preservation and Legacy Building(History & Culture)

Ancestral Health and Wellness(Well-being & Prevention)

Economic Empowerment and Development(Economic Mobility)

Land and Housing Stewardship(Community Infrastructure)

To learn more about what we do, check out our Organizational Framework (PDF)

Impact Snapshot

Families served: 1,200+
Meals grown/shared: 25,000+
Learners reached: 3,400+
Housing supports: 180+

Your Gift Grows Roots—and Futures

Every donation strengthens community: preserving stories, expanding housing stability, and ensuring neighbors have access to nutritious food and lifelong learning. Join us in cultivating a healthier, more equitable future.

$25 provides seeds and tools for a family garden
$75 funds a week of youth tutoring and snacks
$250 supports a wellness class series for seniors
$1,000 advances affordable housing planning and supports