The Community Foundation’s Impact Story of the Month

Bill and Nancy Gray – A Commitment to Life-Long Giving



For decades, Bill and Nancy Gray have built a legacy of compassion and commitment to positive change that resonates far beyond their local community in Kingston, Ontario. Their story, one of profound dedication to both immediate support and long-term sustainability, is a journey intertwined with a loyal commitment to philanthropy.

Nancy, raised in the small town of Alexandria, grew up amidst the nurturing embrace of a community where her mother served in the Women’s League of the United Church. It was through her mother that Nancy first learned the value of community engagement and support. After pursuing her studies at Queens University, and life in Toronto where she worked with Ontario Hydro, the family moved to Kingston in September 1990.

Bill says: ‘Keep Smiling’.

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