Giving Stories
Giving Voice Spring 2023: Donor Story
Gwen's parents grew up in the Jim Crow South and met while studying at North Carolina A&T, a historically Black college and university. Her father entered a segregated Army and her mother was a teacher. It is this keen awareness of the sacrifices and triumphs...
Even well after her tenure ended at Heman Street Elementary School, Rhoda Sike's passion for teaching never wavered and she found a way to continue making an impact on students.
It was an “a-ha” moment for Pamela Kip Reisman Monaco when she read another woman’s story of leaving a planned gift to the Community Foundation.
Giving Voice Fall 2022: Cover Story
The Women’s Fund now has more than $1.2 million in total assets and has awarded nearly $450,000 in grants since inception.
Per household, the average value of assets set to transfer over the next 10 years is $79,700, so an average gift of $4,000 from each household could make a significant difference!
Jeff Knauss gives because “it’s the right thing to do—period.” He strives to continue making a bigger impact in our community by contributing to its greater good.
Caragh believes that building a financial plan is like putting together a puzzle and charitable giving is an important piece.