Donor Stories

Our Donors and Their Stories

At the Community Foundation, we have the privilege to work with many remarkable donors. They’re all united in their commitment to making our community better, but they all approach philanthropy in different ways. Below, you’ll find the stories of some of our donors. Read them—You’ll be inspired, just like we are.

Richmond and Virginia Calvin

Lifelong Educators Create a Legacy to Help Others

Charles and Anne Hillman

Taking Our Community to New Heights Through Philanthropy

Don and Nancy Crawford

Enduring Stewardship

Don and Pat Cressy

Location Matters in Real Estate and in Philanthropy

George Coquillard

Generations of Commitment to Our Community

Greg and Mary Downes

Committed to Our Community

James M. and Marjorie H. Wilson Family

Believing Firmly in the Importance of the Arts and Education

Helen S. Pollak

A Fitting Tribute for a Committed Musician and Teacher

A World Traveler, Committed to Our Community

Bill and Diane Killilea

Honoring Diane's Commitment to Education

David and Pam Jarrett

Long-term Commitment to Philanthropy

Katie and Kyle Chamberlin

Honoring the Memory of Four Special Grandfathers

The Community’s Kids Were Her Kids

John and Barb Phair

A Graceful Way to Use Charitable Gift Annuities

Karen and Derek White

A Legacy of Giving

Del and Nancy Meyer

Local Couple Focuses Their Philanthropy on Animal Welfare

Char and Burt Ford

Giving with Gift Annuities

Robert and Clara Milton

A Vision for Aging with Dignity

Eugene and Mary Myers

An Estate Gift Makes a Big Difference for Five Local Charities

Gene and Jane Bruce

Patrons of the Theatre

Donating with an IRA

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