Welcome to the John Landon Black Foundation
Hope for the hopeless.
The John Landon Black Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization created by Clarendon County, South Carolina leaders to honor the memory of a former resident, John Landon Black, who passed away from an accidental drug overdose at 25-years-old.
We accept donations in any amount. If you wish to mail a check, make it payable to "John Landon Black Foundation" and mail it to:
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John Landon Black Foundation
PO Box 1234
Manning, SC 29102
John Landon Black
John Landon Black, 25, loved his family and friends with his whole heart – always without judgement. He was a walking sports encyclopedia, an entertainer, an entrepreneur, and the life of every party. His family will remember him most for the kindness and compassion he showed to those less fortunate.
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He was active in his church, the Belin Memorial United Methodist Church, and part of the Belin Memorial United Methodist Church Guatemala Mission Team. He was forever moved by the hardships and heartaches of others.
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The John Landon Black Foundation was set up in John’s honor to give others the support that he received from his family and that he wished for others. The foundation hopes that the recovery resource center set up in John's honor, John’s Place, will provide people in recovery a safe haven to heal with empathy, understanding, support and above all- HOPE.
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If you know someone who is suffering from drug, alcohol, or other substance dependency, and needs help, please consider referring them to treatment and let them know that they can be supported by a caring community at John’s Place. We also hope that you consider donating to our foundation so that we can continue to spread John’s message of HOPE.
The John Landon Black Foundation is proud to partner with Clarendon Behavioral Health Services and we recommend reaching out to them for any treatment needs.
Hope for the hopeless
John penned this sentiment in a card to his parents. It serves to inspire the work of the foundation today.
"John Landon was a bright star in the Clarendon County Community where he lived most of his life. He was a friend to all - full of love, kindness and acceptance. He always saw the goodness in others, never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Sadly, John Landon suffered from the disease of addiction. He tried his best to overcome this addiction but lost his fight to do so. This group wants to carry on his legacy by helping people in the area who suffer from addiction by providing a recovery resource center lovingly named John’s Place.” said Amy Land, Board Chair of the Foundation and Judge for the Third Circuit Drug Court Program.
Our Work
The Foundation recognized a need in our community for a resource center where individuals seeking and maintaining recovery could hold AA and NA meetings, host life skill classes, conduct peer support groups and provide technology for job and resource searching. With more than $250,000 in funds pledged by family and friends, the Foundation was able to open a recovery resource center called John’s Place.
John Landon was widely known for his ability to love every person regardless of that person’s life circumstances, socioeconomic status, race or gender. John’s Place will embrace this welcoming quality and will provide a safe haven and HOPE to all members of the community who seek recovery.
Our Board of Directors
Please show your support by donating via our website or by sending a tax-deductible check, made payable to the
John Landon Black Foundation to:
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John Landon Black Foundation
PO Box 1234
Manning, SC 29102