Every child in Horry County deserves a roadmap to their future. We are putting one of the most powerful books ever written into the hands of 44,000 young people across the Grand Strand. For free.
Become a Cornerstone Partner ›Project Upward Path is a community-funded initiative to deliver adapted and original editions of Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich to every child aged 8 to 18 in Horry County. Our mission is simple: equip the next generation with the principles of personal achievement, financial literacy, and ethical leadership, before the world tells them those lessons are not for them.
The Grand Strand is one of the fastest-growing regions in America. But too many Horry County kids are growing up without exposure to financial literacy, goal-setting, or the mindset tools that create long-term success.
The books that changed the lives of some of the most successful people in history are sitting on shelves these kids may never visit. We are changing that. One book at a time.
An adaptation that makes the core principles accessible and engaging for younger readers. Every book comes with a discussion guide for teachers, requiring zero extra prep.
The same unedited edition that has guided entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders for nearly a century. Spanish-language editions available for ESL students.
At the end of the year, student essay winners pitch how they applied the principles to a real idea, with seed-money grants on the line.
This initiative doesn't happen without the business community that built this region. Every sponsored book includes a custom bookplate: "Gifted to you by [Your Company]." That is not advertising. That is a legacy.
Put books in the hands of one full class. Your name, their future.
Reach an entire grade cohort across the county with your investment.
Full-school coverage, custom bookplates, and recognition at our annual awards gala.
All contributions are processed through our 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor and are fully tax-deductible.
Contact Us to Partner ›The most powerful investment a business can make isn't in real estate or inventory. It's in the people who will build this region's next chapter.
Whether you sponsor a classroom or a school, your investment becomes a blueprint in the hands of a child who didn't know they needed one yet.