SOS protects and nourishes the vitality of historic structures, landscapes, and districts within Marion.

The purposes of SOS are to

A. To promote and encourage public awareness and appreciation of historic structures, spaces, and neighborhoods in the community

B. To promote and encourage community support for restoring and preserving structures and spaces of historic significance in the community.

C. To promote and encourage a collection of preserved and restored historic structures and spaces with special visibility in the community.

D. To provide a knowledge base for historic preservation, its purpose and value, best practices, and consultative references for preserving, restoring, and sustaining historic buildings.