A former resident of Allen Benedict Court, Mildred Weathers McDuffie was inducted into the Wall of Fame for her service to the community through teaching. McDuffie received her Bachelors Degree from Allen University, and her Masters Degree from South Carolina State University. McDuffie was a Parent Ombudsman for Richland School District One at the time of her induction. In 1991, the March of Dimes named her one of the ten most outstanding women in Columbia. As of 2004, she is a Summary Court Judge for Richland County. McDuffie continues to be involved with parents and students who live in public housing, stressing to them that "where they live or who they are has no bearing on their success."

A former resident of Saxon Homes, Dr. Willie Long was inducted into the Wall of Fame for his service to the community and the United States Army. He was awarded two bronze stars for his army service in Vietnam, and progressed from being an enlisted man to retiring as major. Long received his Doctorate Degree in education from the University of South Carolina. At the time of induction, Long was the Director of Student Support Services at Midlands Technical College in Columbia, and he believed that he was a role model for young Columbia Housing Authority residents. Long’s motto is "Good things come to those who wait and persevere."