The Florence Hand Home Charitable Trust was established in 1982 to assist with the purchase of items for direct resident care and to improve the quality of life for Florence Hand Home residents. For example, the trust has provided funds for the purchase of a handicap-accessible van which is used to transport residents to area events or places of interest. The original funds for the Trust came from a bequest by Mrs. Vernon Powell. This bequest stipulated that the funds be given to the Florence Hand Home to establish a charitable trust for the purpose of resident enhancement. The original amount of the grant to establish the trust was $26,500. Since that time, additional funds have been received in memory and honor of people in the community.
 
The trust, which meets annually each fall, consists of three members appointed by the West Georgia Health System Board of Trustees, one member appointed by the West Georgia Health System Auxiliary, plus the CEO/President of West Georgia Health System and the Vice President responsible for Florence Hand Home.