To preserve and promote the cultural heritage, the genealogical records, and the religious devotion of the waldenses who immigrated from the cottian alps of northwestern italy and settled in valdese, north carolina, starting in may 1893, as well as to educate the community about this important part of history.

American waldensian aid society fosters dialogue and partnership among waldensian churches in italy and south america and christian churches within north america in order to promote a compelling vision of waldensian christian witness for north america.

Our founding fathers penned the declaration of independence, the united states constitution and the bill of rights. these documents have secured the freedom and rights of the american people. these three documents are known as your charters of freedom. foundation forward, inc. is an educational project building your charters of freedom monuments in communities across the country. our passion is to provide easy access for all to these founding documents. our vision is to provide this access and education in all communities in the united states of america. our goal is to educate and preserve american history.

Build, maintain and operate a walk-through history depicting the persecution and incredible faith of the waldensian religious group that migrated from northern italy to valdese, north carolina

To operate a 30-unit apartment complex for the elderly.

To engage in charitable and educational efforts and specifically support economic development and community development in valdese nc and burke county nc, thereby creating jobs, increasing the tax base, and improving quality of life in valdese nc and burke county nc