Core to our mission is building a more compassionate and generous world and so we reached out to some of the most generous folks we know to ask them to share where they think their generosity comes from.
Terrence Jones

I can’t quite put my finger on where my generosity stems from, but if I had to trace it back, I’d say it comes from my dad. He was always there for people, lending a hand whenever it was needed. And then there’s my grandma Cathy, whose boundless patience and giving nature left a lasting impression on me. It’s been a journey to reach this point, but their examples have guided me every step of the way. Read more>>
Tasha Reign

Generous is a word I would use to describe myself. I practice yoga and meditation and believe in Jesus Christ. For me, generosity is something that is in all of us: I live by the mantra “the light in me, sees the light in you” . In order to be as generous as possible, I believe you need to prioritize yourself. Read more>>
Akira Tashi

I attribute my generosity to the loving and giving environment I was raised in. My family instilled in me the importance of helping others from a very young age. We were taught that if we have the means to assist someone in need, we should do so without hesitation. The belief that being a blessing to others often leads to becoming blessed ourselves was a core principle in our household. Read more>>
Giovanni Sairras

My generosity comes from a blend of influences that have shaped my values and actions. From a young age, my parents instilled in me the importance of kindness and generosity, especially towards those in need. Their teachings have been a cornerstone of my belief in giving back. Read more>>
Geolaina Copeland

My generosity is deeply rooted in the love and care I received as a child. Growing up in poverty, I often faced limitations and hardships. However, the selfless acts of love and support from family members, mentors, and my community made a profound impact on me. These individuals planted seeds of kindness and generosity in my life, showing me that caring and giving have no limitations except those we place on ourselves. Read more>>
Kelli miller

I get my generosity from the idea that kindness is the highest form of intelligence. It’s so important that we are generous to one another because we are all in this world together. Everyone wants to feel special in this world and if we can each do our part to help each other, it goes a very long way. Read more>>
Jerome Abraham

“Making others happy just comes naturally to me. It fills me up to see the joy on people’s faces when they’re enjoying a delicious meal. That’s why I love being a private chef and doing event catering! It allows me to create these special experiences for friends, family, and even complete strangers. Read more>>
Makenzie Greenwood

My generosity and motivation to continue my service stems from my love for my town, Hampstead Maryland! I am a proud seventh generation Greenwood to live here and am so grateful to call this place my home. Read more>>
Konstantin Soukhovetski

I’m a strong believer that each person has their own, particular path. We are fulfilling our destiny, and, therefore cannot take anything from anyone, really. Ours is what is due to us. I experience gratitude every day for being an artist, for we, the artists, can afford to be true idealists in a world obsessed with quantifiable values. Read more>>
Ebony Payne-English

I have been a professional at my craft for 21 years and I have been in so many rooms with so many amazing and influential people. So many times, I was told how gifted I was and how bright my future was by people I grew up idolizing. Ironically, almost everything about my ascension was a freestyle. Anyone that could have changed my life by giving me a co-sign or some direction, didn’t. Read more>>
Shonte Youmans

My generosity has been built up from experiencing not having anything as a child and in adulthood. It’s hard to understand what means to give when you’ve never been without. So my generosity stemmed from not having, but my love for being able to help people in need. Sometimes I give too much and I had to learn how to allow others to pour into my cup. It’s a hard lesson to learn, but a much needed one to thrive in my impact and my purpose. Read more>>
Jamie Mok

My upbringing instilled a strong sense of generosity in me, which has continued to be important throughout my life. My parents were my first role models. From charities, church to underprivileged families in our community, I witnessed them giving back on a regular basis by helping others with hesitation. Read more>>
Faith Sycaoyao

Thank you! My generosity comes from a genuine desire to make a positive impact on others’ lives. Growing up, I spent summers in the Philippines, where I witnessed the struggles of communities in the slums of Tondo and other flooded neighborhoods and provinces. Seeing their resilience despite such hardships inspired me to believe in the transformative power of kindness, support, and art. Read more>>
STEPHANIE CALMENSON

A sense of generosity was instilled in me by my parents at an early age. Thinking back, I can hear the sound of coins dropping into a metal box at the end of each work week. When the box was full, it was emptied and the coins were sent to those in need. Read more>>
Nika King

I get my generosity from my mom. She was a single mother raising six kids and somehow she still found a way to help others. There were times we wouldn’t have enough food and she’d bring other kids from the neighborhood to our house. My mother has always been a giver. Read more>>
Aubrey Banks

My Generosity was inherited from my mother. She by far is one of the most generous people that I know, so it was instilled in me early on. I feel like God gifts me because I share. I have already lived the life of 3 Kings so each thing I obtain in this life now and in the future, I feel like is a bonus to me so I share it. But there is one caveat. My heart is kind but it has common sense, so please dont take my kindness as a weakness. Read more>>
Socorro Rico

My generosity is deeply rooted in the profound impact that my teachers, family, friends, and community have had on my journey as an artist. Growing up as a Mexican American, I was surrounded by a rich cultural heritage that celebrated communal support and shared success. This foundation was further solidified through my experiences in undergrad and grad school. Read more>>
Yannah Rose

I find it very easy to give to people who ask me because I want my blessings of abundance to continue. Unfortunately people take advantage of kind hearted people and take take and take.It’s a sad thing to see, but I hope God blesses me. Read more>>
Salem Newman

Generosity is not a haphazard behavior but my basic orientation to life. Generosity is one of the quickest and easiest ways to be happier. I think that I understood that at a very young age and cultivated it in my life. I believe that we are wired to be generous and that we feel each other’s pain. Read more>>
Tye Singleton

My generosity comes from being an empathetic person. It also comes from a place of elevation, being generous doesn’t always have a positive feedback but it enables someone else to get a head start in life. Having compassion while allowing others to be innovative, creative and self driven has always been a true character of a leader. Read more>>
LaTasha Howard-Hinton

My generosity towards others and my community is commendable and sets a wonderful example for those around me. It stems from a combination of factors, like my upbringing, values, beliefs, life experiences, empathy, and compassion. I have gone through personal challenges and hardships that have fueled my desire to make a positive impact on the world. Read more>>
Emily Landers

We never forget the ones who share kindness with us when life is difficult. A Little Something. A Lot of Love exists because of generosity. I make and donate “Joy Bombs” (uplifting and intentional care packages) to Milwaukee area hospitals, ERs and OBGYN clinics. They are given to women and families going through miscarriage and pregnancy loss. Read more>>
Nicholas Oselette

Although I didn’t come from money, my parents taught me to appreciate what we had and to always give back to the less fortunate. In high school, I started working to help support my family and myself so that I wasn’t financially dependent on them. Read more>>