The purpose of the Sewanee Community Chest campaign is to raise funds for local organizations that serve the common good. The Sewanee Community Chest raises funds to meet basic needs in the community such as food, books, elderly care, children's programs, recreational spaces, animal care and more. In the last decade it has raised more than $1 million for area programs and initiatives. The Sewanee Civic Association is the sponsoring organization for the Sewanee Community Chest.