Building a more compassionate and generous world requires a focus on fostering generosity. Part of that is asking generous folks to open up about where they think their generosity comes from.
Maria Teran
My generosity comes from the belief that knowledge is meant to be shared. In both accounting and real estate, I meet many people who feel overwhelmed by numbers, paperwork, or financial decisions. I remember how many mentors helped me when I was starting, so now I make it my mission to give that same guidance to others. Read more>>
Cesiah Lopez
Our generosity comes from our faith. Praise N Petals was founded with the belief that every flower arrangement can be more than just decoration it can be a vessel of love, hope, and encouragement. From the very beginning, our mission has been to serve others through creativity and compassion, reflecting the heart of Christ in all that we do. Read more>>
Jean Tully
My generosity comes from having walked through difficult seasons of my own — times when life felt heavy and uncertain, and it took everything just to keep going. Experiencing those challenges gave me a deep empathy for others who are doing their best, even when nothing seems to be going their way. Read more>>
Justin Nye
Generosity, to me, means using whatever gifts you’ve been given — your time, your talents, your resources — to make someone else’s life a little better. In our clinic, that looks like going the extra mile for patients, investing in our team’s growth, and giving back to the community that’s supported us for so many years. Read more>>
Maggie Critchley
Growing up in lack, lack of resources, lack of guidance, lack of supervision, offering whatever I could to whomever I could became habit eventually. It took a long time to get there but, sharing really is caring, especially time. Read more>>
Natalie Jenkins
I think my generosity really comes comes from the environment I was raised in. I grew up in a family deeply rooted in ministry, so giving and serving were just part of everyday life. My parents were always pouring into people, and our home reflected that.. Read more>>
Carolyn Lane
I think my generosity comes from two places: lived experience and a deep belief in community as medicine. There have been seasons in my life where I felt profoundly alone while navigating really big chapters, such as early motherhood, career pivots, personal growth, and relationship challenges. Read more>>
Helen Cooney
Generosity, for me, comes from gratitude. I’ve been blessed with people who saw something in me when I didn’t see it myself — mentors, friends, and even the animals who’ve trusted me with their care. That gratitude naturally evolved into a desire to give that same belief and kindness back to others. Read more>>
Rachel Whinnery
I’ve been told a few times recently that I’m quite altruistic. Much of the energy I spend on running Everyday Akron doesn’t come back in a monetary fashion. Long story short, I’ve grown an online community out of the love I have for Akron and those who live here. I want everyone to succeed. Read more>>
Dr. Kasey Hammock
My generosity comes from living in the nonprofit sector for over a decade and seeing firsthand how under-resourced and undervalued this work is. I’ve been the frontline staff member working overtime without compensation. I’ve been the executive director staring at a grant deadline with no capacity to write it. Read more>>
Camelia Iturregui Fuertes
From a young age, my parents taught me the phrase “Lo que uno da, recibe”— what you give, you receive. Whether it’s kindness, respect, or small acts of generosity, I’ve let that phrase shape my attitude toward life and be the compass of my daily actions. Read more>>
