Building on the Legacy Campaign

Building on the legacy

We are pleased to announce the Building on the Legacy Campaign to fund construction of the $8.5 million Robert W. Sneden Center and are thrilled with a lead gift of $2.5 million from the M. E. Davenport Foundation.  We are honored by the generosity of the Davenport and Sneden families and share their pride that this is the largest gift in Davenport’s history.  The Building on the Legacy Campaign will raise an additional $400,000 to support the construction of this important facility.  The balance of the construction funds are from a portion of the proceeds of the recent sale of Davenport’s Fulton Street Campus.

 

What an exciting time to support the legacy established by the Davenport and Sneden families.  It is an opportunity to further impact the vital role that Davenport plays in preparing students for in-demand careers in our emerging economy and serving as a significant asset to employers and communities across Michigan and beyond. The lasting relevance of the motto coined by M. E. Davenport, “Make a Living, Make a Life, Make a Contribution” remains pertinent today. What a contribution Davenport has made and will continue to make. We ask you to become a partner in building on Davenport’s legacy and helping achieve our vision for the future.  Please join us in the Building on the Legacy Campaign with a generous gift. 

 

You can make a gift online by visiting Support DU. Please be sure to specify your gift is for the

Building on the Legacy Campaign.  If you are interested in making a multi-year pledge toward this campaign, please contact Barb Mieras.

By phone or email:
Barbara Mieras
Davenport Foundation
6191 Kraft Avenue SE
Grand Rapids MI, 49512
616.233.3413
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