Although it can seem challenging, communicating your estate plans with family is a key step in ensuring that your wishes are honored after your passing. In May, the Foundation held an exclusive event for fund donors and their advisors, featuring an expert panel to discuss tips to consider when creating and communicating your estate plans with children or heirs.

We asked four of our region’s Black leaders: “What inspired you to give back to the community and why do you do it now?” Here’s what they had to say.

In 2022, The Community Foundation and its donors contributed over $750,000 in grants to nonprofits working in three areas: Entrepreneurial Programming for Youth, Support for Small Businesses, and Strengthening and Diversifying the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem.

Learn about our focus on Workforce Development and Job Creation and its role in our overall strategy to create economic mobility for low-income residents.

Learn about how the Community Foundation is beating the heat by staying focused on ways to further improve the quality of life and cultivate the spirit of all people in the region.