Donor Stories

We hope you enjoy reading these recently added stories of Dayton Foundation donors.

Momentum in Motion:
A Force for Good.


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Dr. Yvonne Walker-Taylor Women for Women Scholarship Fund II
Helping Others Pursue Their Educational Dreams.


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The Robert and Helen Harmony Fund
Sending Kids to Camp.



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Ray Loughman Fund
Donor Leaves Legacy that Will Keep Giving and Helping Our Region Year after Year.


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The Pearl A. Dale and Audrey Parker Scholarship Fund
Education Aids Sisters in Overcoming Odds



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The Maureen Demers Memorial Fund for the Needy
Donor’s Last Wish Benefits Those in Need



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Vanita Byrd
Failure Was Not an Option for Foundation Scholarship Recipient


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Ray Wright Memorial Scholarship Fund
Love of Work Creates Legacy of Giving



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Mark Andrew Kreusch Memorial Fund
Parents Keep Son’s Memory Alive by Helping Other Children Smile


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Josephine Schwarz
Performing Artists Bloom in Dayton, Thanks to “Miss Jo’s” Foundation Funds


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The Greater Dayton Conservation Fund
Preserving Our Natural Treasures for Future Generations



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Gladys Turner-Finney
A Lifelong Committment to Advocacy



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Lura I. McEvoy Fund
“Woman’s” Best Friend Inspires Donor’s Legacy



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Trey Melvin
A Young Person’s Personal Crusade to Reach Out to People in Need


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John E. “Jack” and Elizabeth Purdy Fund
WWII Flying Ace and Wife Leave Legacy of Love for Dayton


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Operation Cherry Tree
Donor Plants Trees to Say “Thank You” to the Community



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