Mona Jeanne Boles Smith, a remarkable individual with a passion for education, the arts, and social justice, left behind a legacy of generosity upon her passing in August 2022. Born in San Antonio, Texas in 1939, Mona’s life journey took her on a path of growth, understanding, and a deep commitment to making a positive…
Dr. James Gilbert, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P., credits the instances of encouragement throughout his life with shaping his journey to who he has become today. He fondly recalls the teachers who believed in him, offering words of encouragement and envisioning a bright future. This belief in his future was instrumental in propelling him forward, ultimately guiding…
My family is grateful to live in a community where generosity thrives, giving us the ability to circle around and lean in with others to creatively and collectively team together to create a force to respond to needs around us. Our family is committed to strengthening the community in which we serve by contributing to…
Cynthia began her career in the aerospace and defense industry with Lockheed Martin in 1984. After a successful career with Lockheed Martin, she took the leap into the commercial industry joining Nokia Corporation in 1995. She led the America’s Region Logistics, Transportation Management and the U.S. Custom Compliance Team for 12 years during Nokia’s largest…
“We give actively now, so it only makes sense that we would take a few simple steps to do that with our estate. It was just so easy to make a brief addition to our will… and we directed our charitable gifts to be managed through the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville. Now we know…
The world lost a passionate advocate for educational equity and justice on January 26, 2021, when Dr. Andrew Howard Nichols passed away. Born on July 5, 1981, in Huntsville, Alabama, Andrew dedicated his life to fighting for the rights and opportunities of low-income and first-generation college students. To honor his remarkable legacy, his parents, Bob…
“My earliest memories of giving are from the pink offering envelopes that were ready to go every Sunday morning that I went to church with my dad. He never did anything with a huge flourish, always quietly, but I remember those envelopes being filled out before we left the house. He was very intentional about…
Our community is fortunate to have many great organizations that improve quality of life for today and for future generations. Before we created our donor advised fund with the Community Foundation, we donated to many nonprofits. Partnering with the Community Foundation helped us think more strategically about our philanthropic activities. In 2011 when Dynetics converted…
