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.

Kenyah Harbin

Generosity comes from within, but as a child I often saw my mom help people she didn’t even know. We would walk to a grocery store and on the way she would speak and wave to everyone and stop and chat just enjoying the path, along the way she would reach in her purse and hand a total stranger change or dollars from her purse. Read More>>

Andrea Cook

I like to think it comes from how I was raised. Always being taught to be kind and helpful to those in need.

My Aunt Judy especially. She was ALWAYS volunteering her time, donating, providing, giving. And not just to family, it was anyone she felt was in need. Friends or the church. I grew up watching her and being by her side for a lot of it and I thank God all the time for blessing me with her. Read More>>

Marion COTTAVE

My parents. I was raised by extremely generous and kind people, something which I am very grateful for every single day. They have taught me to give and not take anything for granted. I believe it’s very freeing to choose to give into and believe in something, no matter the outcome.
I grew up in a house constantly full of people visiting, sharing stories and was also lucky to travel a lot and see how different everyone could be very early on. Read More>>

Suzanne Broad

I find it so easy to be generous. To me, generosity means being helpful. Whether it is helping someone cross the street, sharing a smile to let someone know they are seen and appreciated, or giving your time, talent, and/or treasure, it just comes naturally to me. Is it too much of a cliché to say that it is better to give than receive? Read More>>

Cindy Witteman

Growing up without basic necessities, sometimes without running water, electricity, or reliable transportation, I learned firsthand how challenging life can be when you lack even the simplest comforts. There were times when our situation left us without groceries or essential items that most people take for granted. In those moments, the kindness of others made all the difference. Read More>>

 Jake McGaffin

I grew up poor on dairy farms in small-town Australia—the kind of poor where generosity never meant money. It meant sharing your time, your strength, your last bit of something because someone else needed it more. I was the youngest of three, raised in hundred-year-old farmhouses without modern conveniences. Life was hard: droughts, fires, livestock loss, and illness were just part of the rhythm. But through it all, I saw what true community meant. Read More>>

 Jeison Hurtado Moreno

From my family. Read More>>

Cecil Pickwoad

The way we were raised… we come from the country… so basically everyone knows everyone… all is family… it takes a village to raise a child… some friends and visitors had to walk or come from far… so it’s customary to always offer food and drink… or a room for the night…
Most important… in the Word of God… which shaped my heart and mind… and continues to do so… in all aspects… in every step… and clearly in every breath…
We always give… Read More>>

Brittane Smith

I feel like my generosity comes from my big heart. If I have it, I tried to be sure to give back in some type of way. Growing up, I was blessed and very fortunate, but I am well aware that not everyone gets that privilege in life. I am by no means very well off or close to being a millionaire, but when I speak of blessing and fortune, as well as generosity, all those things go beyond money.  Read More>>

Kimi

My generosity stems from the Universe. A Psychic Medium Professional today in my rocking 30s, I have come to an awareness through my journey that I am so loved therefore, I am love.

Unseen energy like the healing from an ocean wave or the presence of a tree are of unspoken love so unconditional that allows me the experience of a smile, tears, breath, and my life. Energy that I bring unto others are the generosity I’ve gained from Universe’s way of love. Read More>>