Forever Helping Others Hampton Roads Community Foundation Inspiring Philanthropy. Changing Lives. Charles Syer was born in Portsmouth and enjoyed life in Hampton Roads as a banker. Charles passed away in 2014, but his legacy lives on because he left a donation in his will to the community foundation. His generosity will forever help people in his hometown through grants to charitable causes. Find out how you can leave your mark. Visit LeaveABequest.org Forever Helping Others Hampton Roads Community Foundation Inspiring Philanthropy. Changing Lives. Charles Syer was born in Portsmouth and enjoyed life in Hampton Roads as a banker. Charles passed away in 2014, but his legacy lives on because he left a donation in his will to the community foundation. His generosity will forever help people in his hometown through grants to charitable causes. Find out how you can leave your mark. Visit LeaveABequest.org