Continuing a Legacy of Love and Community
Betty Fitzgerald, born in Winchester, Kentucky, in 1926, moved to Atlanta in 1948 after graduating from Duke University. Davis Fitzgerald, born in Atlanta in 1922, graduated from Georgia Tech and served in the Navy.
After returning to Atlanta, Davis joined Trust Company of Georgia and married Betty in 1950. They lived in Atlanta for 55 years, with Davis continuing at the bank, now Truist.
Kind, humorous, and thrifty, Betty and Davis cared deeply for Atlanta. Their legacy lives on through the Fitzgerald Foundation, a lasting commitment to their community.
The Foundation's Timeline
After assessing needs across Georgia, the Foundation adopts a new strategic plan to deepen its focus on education and mental health.
Brittany Collins is named Executive Director, and the Foundation’s impact is reflected in the passage of the Mental Health Parity Act.
In response to the national reckoning on racial equity, the Foundation formally commits to advancing racial equity in Atlanta.
The Foundation evolves its governance, welcoming the next generation of family members and community board members.
The Foundation pledges $1M to Grady’s mental health initiatives and helps launch the Mental Health Collaborative, now with 35+ funders.
Following the passing of Betty and Davis, their cousins and godson step in as the Foundation’s first trustees, reaffirming its commitment to community impact.
The Betty & Davis Fitzgerald Foundation is established, initially supporting Egleston Hospital and expanding its focus on education and mental health.
