THE FRIENDS OF HOPELANDS AND RYE PATCH PROVIDE ADVICE TO THE CITY OF AIKEN AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE PRESERVATION, IMPROVEMENT AND USE OF THE PROPERTIES TO BE ENJOYED BY AIKEN'S RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.CONSISTENT WITH THE DONORS' WRITTEN WISHES, HOPELANDS IS TO REMAIN A QUIET, PEACEFUL GARDEN OF EXCELLENCE AND RYE PATCH SERVE AS A CIVIC CENTER OF SUITABLE DIGNITY.