About Us

Donald is a graduate of Winston-Salem State University {WSSU} and it was proven to be a game changer. He was a part of the football team where he became a 4-Year Standout Football Player/Athlete. After leaving WSSU, Donald embarked upon a successful 8-Year NFL career playing various positions that include: Running Back, Linebacker, Defensive End, Defensive Tackle and Nose Tackle.

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Donald played a total of 92 games during his NFL tenure; starting 84 games which equates to starting 91.3% of games played during his impressive career. Donald played for the L.A Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets.

Donald is an astute businessman; he is the Founder of Nehemiah Builders, Inc which is a Consulting, Design-Build, Renovation and Demolition Company. A few of his business accolades are:

• NCDOT - BOWD HUB Contractor of the Year

• Hannah Keith Business/Entrepreneur of the Year

• Benny Moore Unsung Heroes Businessman of the Year

• The AME Church Bishop’s Business Award

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Donald is a lifetime member of the WSSU National Alumni Association, a WSSU Mr. Atlas Contestant Winner, and also a generous philanthropist. Donald support numerous benevolent organizations and encourages others to do the same. The following are the some of the organizations he supports: 

 

• Various Youth, High School and College Athletic Programs

• Community and Church; Feed the Hungry and Charitable Community Programs

• End Slavery Now; {www.EndSlaveryNow.org}

• United Nations Foundation; {www.UNFoundation.org}

• Medical Benevolence Foundation (MBF); {www.MedicalMission.org}

• American Cancer Society; {www.Cancer.org}

• Alzheimer’s Association; {www.ALZ.org}

• American Heart Association; {www.Heart.org}

• Restoration Academy; {www.RestorationAcademy.org}

• American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; {www.ASPCA.org}

• The V Foundation; {www.V.org}

 

 

Donald’s personal accomplishments and honors are numerous, they include his alma mater WSSU naming of the “Donald L. Evans Fitness Center”, Organizer and Chair of the WSSU Fundraising Campaign for the William “Bill” Hayes Bronze Statue and the Bill and Carolyn Hayes Scholarship Endowment Fund, (www.BillHayes.org). He’s also the Honorary Co-Chair for the HBCU Living Legends Scholarship Gala. In addition, Donald is a prestigious Hall of Famer of the following organizations: 

  

• * WSSU Sports Hall of Fame

• * CIAA Sports Hall of Fame

• * Athens Drive Sports Hall of Fame

• * George Whitfield Baseball Clinic Hall of Fame

• * NC HBCU Living Legends Hall of Fame

• ** Black College Football Hall of Fame (Finalist)               

 

Donald is a man of exceptional integrity and is committed to the spirit of excellence in all of his endeavors. He has a heart of gold and believes in serving and making a viable impact leaving the imprint of God’s Goodness on whatever assignment he is tasked with. At a young age, Donald became a hard worker and a very focused young man whose philosophy has always been: “Always be the hardest worker.” Donald attributes his success to his faith in God and his ability to never give up.

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ONE OF OUR GREATEST RESPONSIBILITIES IS HONORING, PROTECTING

AND CARING FOR OUR SENIOR CITIZENS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND MILITARY VETERANS
~ DONALD L. EVANS, SR.

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