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.
Renae Johnson
I’ve always believed in the power of generosity. With a heart full of empathy, I see every blessing and gift from God as an opportunity to give back. Whether it’s time, resources, or compassion, I’m committed to pouring those blessings back into my community. Read more>>
Peter Pocsaji
My father was a very giving generous man. Read more>>
Kendria Taylor
My generosity comes from both of my parents, who taught me and my siblings that service isn’t optional — it’s a way of life. When my parents saw a need, they didn’t wait for someone else to step in; they became the solution. Read more>>
Kelsea Gisondi
My son spent 12 days in our local nicu. During such a scary, unpredictable time some times the smallest things can lift your sprites. Going through such a hard thing in life has given me the will and want to be generous and give back to families who are in the same position as we were. Read more>>
Lyle Clark
Probably from knowing what it’s like to need a little help. I’ve had people give me chances I didn’t necessarily earn on paper, no college here. So if I can help a customer, racer, or friend get where they’re trying to go, I try to do that. Working with racers like Ashley Afdahl and Tony has been a real blessing. Read more>>
Ariel Wan
I grew up in a country far from extended family, where my parents and I learned early on that we could only rely on ourselves. There were no grandparents to help with school pick-ups, no cousins to gather with on holidays, no built-in community to fall back on. Read more>>
Lauren Slade
I’d say my generosity comes from my grandmother. Growing up, I watched her give so selflessly to everyone around her. She spent years caring for my great-grandmother when she got sick, and even after all that, she never stopped showing up for our family. Read more>>
Mikey Coleman
At Ohio Valley Roofing, generosity isn’t something we put on display. It’s just how we were raised. It comes from growing up in a place where people look out for each other. Where if your neighbor’s roof was leaking, you didn’t wait for them to ask. You just showed up. That same mindset is what built this company and what keeps it running today. Read more>>
Duane Harlick
Mostly, it comes from having been in a place of need for most of my adult life. I have benefited greatly from the generosity of others who helped me and my wife get through difficult financial times raising our kids through the years. Read more>>
William Williams
I get my generosity from my mom, Marcia. She’s always had such a giving spirit, and one of the ways that really showed was through her cooking. Growing up, she was always in the kitchen, making meals not just for our family but for my friends too — anyone who came by was guaranteed a plate. That’s just who she is. Read more>>
Jimmy Sorrells
I love helping people to grow as a person and in their business. This come from being a follower of Jesus and doing what he teaches. Read more>>
Karin Kraemer
Growing up, with my single mom and grandparents, we didn’t have much. But, they all gave to others that needed things. We always had people in for meals, and shared what we had. Later, I was fortunate, because artists I worked for helped me grow into being an artist by opening their studios to work for them, and do my own work. Read more>>
Jaytee Matos
I got my generosity from having nothing most of my life. When I was at rock bottom I told god if he put me in the position to help people, I would. So I’m keeping my word Read more>>
Jeanne Renee
While I’m not sure it’s up to me to say whether or not I’m generous, I certainly try to live from a posture of generosity, particularly with my writing. That’s because I’ve been blessed by the kindness of so many other writers. Read more>>
Christy Harst
I was raised in a strict Catholic home and attended Catholic school from first through twelfth grade. And while I have plenty of stories about how that experience shaped me, the biggest lesson it left me with was the importance of being of service to others. It was instilled in us daily that we had a responsibility to help those less fortunate. Read more>>
