Preserve History. Honor Legacy. Build the Future.
Your donation supports the restoration of the historic Jordan Stream Missionary Baptist Church, the preservation of the church cemetery, and the development of The Hicks Preserve as a sanctuary for community, reflection, and heritage for generations to come.
The Hicks Preserve Foundation exists to preserve the sacred legacy of the Jordan Stream Missionary Baptist Church, safeguard the historic cemetery grounds, protect more than 100 years of family history, and create spaces where the community can gather, learn, and heal.
Why Your Support Matters
Your support helps us turn this cherished land into a lasting gift for generations to come. For decades, this land has been a place of worship, celebration, reflection, and family history. With your help, we are:
Restoring the historic church for community use, funerals, weddings, and special gatherings
Preserving and maintaining the cemetery, ensuring dignity, upkeep, and historical continuity
Creating walking trails and a nature preserve for quiet reflection and family recreation
Building the Celebration of Life Center, a future home for events, education, and heritage programs
Protecting rural land from decline or misuse by keeping it in responsible stewardship
WHERE YOUR GIFT GOES
Every contribution directly supports the development, restoration, and long-term care of this sacred property.
Ways You Can Support
1. Make a Donation
Your gift directly funds restoration, maintenance, and community programming.
One-time or monthly giving options include:
✔ Land preservation and development
✔ Cemetery maintenance
✔ Church restoration
✔ Celebration of Life Center construction fund
✔ General operating support
2. Become a Founding Supporter
Founding Supporters help secure the future of the preserve through larger gifts or multi-year commitments.
Benefits may include:
Name listing on the Founding Supporter Wall
Invitations to special events
Early access to program updates
Recognition in digital and printed materials
3. Sponsor a Project
You can choose to directly sponsor one of our priority projects:
Heritage Restoration (Church Interior & Exterior)
Help us restore the sanctuary, windows, exterior siding, and historic character of the Jordan Stream Missionary Baptist Church.
4. Volunteer Your Time
We welcome volunteers for:
Cemetery care days
Landscaping and property beautification
Historical archiving
Event setup and support
Administrative and storytelling projects
Cemetery Preservation & Mapping Project
Support the cleaning, surveying, and documenting of grave markers and family history.
Nature Trail & Preserve Development
Help build accessible pathways, native plant landscaping, and quiet reflection areas across the property.
Celebration of Life Center – Phase One Construction
Partner with us to build a beautiful, multifunctional space for family gatherings, repasts, community classes, and small events.
Our Commitment to Transparency
The Hicks Preserve Foundation, Inc. is a Georgia nonprofit organization dedicated to ethical stewardship, financial responsibility, and community trust.
We provide annual reports, project updates, and clear accounting for all donor-supported initiatives.
If you have questions or wish to speak directly about a gift, please contact us anytime.
Join Us in Preserving a Legacy
This land carries more than history — it carries memory, honor, family, and faith.
By supporting The Hicks Preserve Foundation, you help protect a sacred place and build something meaningful for generations yet to come.