Davidson, NC
Thanks to a generous donation from a local couple, the Davidson Community Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its endowment, a critical step in helping the organization fulfill its mission for generations to come.
The seed money comes from Sally and Bruce McMillen. Sally is a retired Davidson College History professor who specialized in 19th-century history of the American South and American women’s history. Bruce, a Davidson Community Foundation board member, worked as the CFO at four companies over a 35-year career. He spent six terms, from 1995 to 2007, as a Davidson Town Commissioner, and served on the boards of several nonprofits, including board chair of Our Towns Habitat for Humanity.
“Through this inspirational gift, the McMillens have made a long-term investment in our foundation and in our community,” said Chris Ahearn, chair of the Davidson Community Foundation board. “This commitment will have an indelible impact on our ability to sustain and strengthen our work. We are thrilled that Sally and Bruce share our vision for enhancing the lives of Davidson residents, both now and in the many years ahead.”
Davidson Community Foundation was established in 2020 to bolster nonprofits serving the community. By working with local leaders and donors, its goal is to build and distribute funding to address Davidson’s most pressing needs. This citizen-driven initiative is designed to expand local philanthropy and direct it to where it’s most needed.
Since its beginning, Davidson Community Foundation has raised more than $1.2 million to assist with transformational community projects
