About Us
The Inv. Holmes N. Smith Jr. Foundation was established in to continue to honor legacy of Inv. Smith, a dedicated Law Enforcement Officer who proudly answered his call to protect and serve his community. He worked in law enforcement for nearly 20 years, serving as a Police Officer for the City of Manning, a Game Warden for Sumter County Department of Natural Services, and a Sheriff’s Deputy for the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office.
The Inv. Holmes N. Smith Jr. Foundation was established in to continue to honor legacy of Inv. Smith, a dedicated Law Enforcement Officer who proudly answered his call to protect and serve his community. He worked in law enforcement for nearly 20 years, serving as a Police Officer for the City of Manning, a Game Warden for Sumter County Department of Natural Services, and a Sheriff’s Deputy for the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office.
On Wednesday, November 5, 2014, Inv. Smith was killed in a one car collision while on duty, returning from a meeting with SLED Agents in Sumter County.
On Wednesday, November 5, 2014, Inv. Smith was killed in a one car collision while on duty, returning from a meeting with SLED Agents in Sumter County.
Mission:
Mission:
The Inv. Holmes N. Smith Jr. Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the relationship between communities and law enforcement.
The Inv. Holmes N. Smith Jr. Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the relationship between communities and law enforcement.
Vision:
Vision:
The Inv. Holmes N. Smith Jr. Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the relationship between communities and law enforcement by establishing meaningful connections and by providing empowering resources to those in need.
The Inv. Holmes N. Smith Jr. Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the relationship between communities and law enforcement by establishing meaningful connections and by providing empowering resources to those in need.
Values:
Values:
Integrity
Integrity
Following the heroic example set by Inv. Holmes N. Smith, we pursue honorable initiatives in a
Following the heroic example set by Inv. Holmes N. Smith, we pursue honorable initiatives in a
thoroughly transparent and ethical manner.
thoroughly transparent and ethical manner.
Empowerment
Empowerment
We seek to support our fellow man citizens with helpful information and resources when in need.
We seek to support our fellow man citizens with helpful information and resources when in need.
Community
Community
We at the Inv. Holmes N. Smith Jr. Foundation collaborate with other agencies and partners to help provide
We at the Inv. Holmes N. Smith Jr. Foundation collaborate with other agencies and partners to help provide
assistance for our fellow community members in need.
assistance for our fellow community members in need.
GOALS
GOALS
1. To be a leaders in Community Involvement and Connection
1. To be a leaders in Community Involvement and Connection
2. To establish scholarships and provide supportive programming for children and families
2. To establish scholarships and provide supportive programming for children and families
3. To be a resource for community members facing challenging times
3. To be a resource for community members facing challenging times