• To seek financial support to help meet the needs of teachers and students.
• To award funds in the support of programs and services implemented within the school system.
• To ensure accountability of how foundation funds are managed and utilized.
• To promote a community that is informed about the needs of the school system and one that is knowledgeable about how their contributions impact the lives of teachers and students.

Key Initiatives and Strategies

• Intellectual and Cultural Enrichment Initiative: Provide curricular activities for students that enhance both intellectual and cultural enrichment, including support of the Violin Program in partnership with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra staff. 
• Staff Recognition Initiative: Increase public recognition and appreciation of teachers and other school staff members through the annual Gratitude Banquet for Teachers of the Year.
• Grants Initiative: Continue to promote learning support through grants awarded to applicants annually, and expand fundraising efforts for greater grant opportunities.
• Student Support: Empower students utilizing the Ralph & Lib Brett funds to meet needs that may impede a student’s ability to participate in educational activities.

• Community Involvement and Awareness Initiative: Promote community understanding and support for the Athens City School System through greater involvement by businesses, parents and individuals. Increase visibility through social media, print media, and digital media.

• Developing Capacity Initiative: Expand our base of regular donors and increase revenue from current fundraising events, while launching a major campaign to support the Jackie Lane Greenhaw Foundation Room located at Athens High School, and to focus on preserving the rich tradition and heritage of  Athens City Schools.