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.
Dream Smith
My generosity started from me watching my grandmother be an example of what being of service meant. As a child I would watch my grandmother feed those less fortunate from the community. She would also volunteer her time to clean the church we attended and assist with the brown bag giveaways. These bags would contain groceries donated as well as hygiene products. While servicing the community, she would always encourage me to help. She had a thing she’d say ” Always be a blessing when you can to others!” Read more>>
Nikki Herrera- Adams
Genuinely to me generosity flows from gratitude, it begins in the state of being aware that nothing “belongs” to us but rather is entrusted to us. No matter what your belief system is there is a sense of knowing that our time earth-side is not promised and will expire, and we have a sense of responsibility to take care of one another , and the future generations- Read more>>
Kika Claude
I was raised by people who are among the kindest and most generous people I know. And I am not just saying that because they are my parents. Growing up, I saw countless true examples of my parents going out of their way to help friends, family members, and even strangers in need. And everyone in my family is kind of the same way. Read more>>
Scott Stout
It came from the generosity given to me and the generosity I saw given to others. I came to believe if you can’t “PAY IT FORWARD” at the very least “PAY IT BACK!” So many people have given me help and second chances throughout my life that I feel it’s only right to do the same for them or someone else in return. I truly wouldn’t have the life I have today if it weren’t for the generosity of others. Read more>>
Peter & Grace Assad
What a beautiful question. My wife Grace and I have a sort of principle we’ve adopted into our marriage–we err on the side of generosity. That means if one of us (read: me) tends to feel a bit more frugal and stingy in a situation, we intentionally go with whatever gift/amount the more generous spouse chooses to give. It’s been especially fruitful for us. And in this same way, we see all of our music, and art, and writing, and the like as acts of generosity, too. Read more>>
Dawn Sipley
Having been raised by a mother who suffered from alcoholism and drug addiction, we lived in poverty. Every Christmas, I was that little Angel on a tree, hoping for a nice gift that was brand new, instead from a local thrift store. Our furniture was either donated to us or luckily discovered on trash day, roadside that was in fare enough condition that it still had some life in it. Read more>>
Marilyn Jones
My generosity stems from having and running a Christian based business. It seals the foundation of who I am. This is part of how we were raised. My Mother passed away when I was young and the siblings pretty much raised each other. Those traits were all I saw growing up. Christ is the foundation of my business. Read more>>
Komplex Simplicity
My generosity comes from my father and mother. I have never met two people more committed to sacrifice and giving in my life. All of my friends call my mother and father mom and pops. My father is the shining example of servitude, making decisions for the sake of the family, even at the expense of self. His selflessness taught me early how to approach life, how to assist those in need, and how to sacrifice for the people I love and care about. Read more>>
Alice Garner
My generosity comes from my life experience. My family didn’t really have much growing up and we didn’t have help. So now if I can help someone in need, I try to. Read more>>
Janisa Camille
I’m a Virgo, so by nature I am very generous, almost to a default if I’m not paying attention. Acts of service is how I show my love for others and how I like to be loved in return. My mother is also a Virgo, so you can just imagine where I get my personality from. Witnessing my mother and how intentional she is when it comes to showing up for people she loves, always willing to help, and will tell you exactly how it is from the generosity of her heart. Read more>>
Krystal Cross
My generosity comes from the goodness of the Lord. The Bible teaches us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Kirk Franklin has a song with Maverick City Music called Kingdom. In this song they sing a verse that describes how heaven looks like me and you and if we ever wonder what heaven looks like, it’s looking like me and you. Read more>>
Kocaine Kay
I came up round some people that’s cold-hearted and generous, like they would give you they last and help you ain’t without a question. They also don’t tolerate non-sense like you taking they kindness for weakness. So being around those type of people made me who I am like I would give you the shirt off my back just don’t think you getting over on me. Even up to this day I give and help others even when no one is helping me. Read more>>
Titania Hunter
I feel like I have always been a kind-hearted person. A Giver. Doing things for the good. I am a firm believer in God. I know that He is directing me on where I should go. Before my ma passed, she told me that I will make a difference in this world. I want to do exactly that, through my art I want to connect to people. Even on a spiritual level as well as showing them a prophetic word from the Lord. Read more>>
Emmy Kalaji
My generosity finds its roots in a combination of factors that have shaped this essential trait within me: Read more>>
RC Carranza
My generosity finds its roots in the values instilled by my wonderful mother during my formative years. She always emphasized the significance of lending a helping hand, no matter how big or small the gesture. Witnessing her selflessness and acts of kindness towards both our community and those in need left an enduring impact on me. It planted the seed of ‘paying it forward’ deep within my heart. Read more>>
Kennon Wright
My generosity comes from my morals and early childhood. As we grow in life, and you realize to accept people for who and what they are, the common denominator is that we are all human and in need of something — so whatever I can do through my brand or personally, I do not mind to help others along the way. Read more>>
Myra Choo
Being generous with the knowledge and resources you have is essential in the music industry. I was blessed to be taken under the wing of good mentors that treated me well and fairly. They were confident enough in their own skills and talent to answer all the questions I hd regarding work flow. Read more>>
Michael Steel
I need to start by saying – the Class 11 race community is full of generous people. We are just a bunch of folks wanting to do the same thing – be competitive but also have a great time. And, most of us are very grassroots people, just tooling around in our garages. None of us has the big money it takes to run a huge, sophisticated racing organization. So, we are the most supportive group of people you will ever find! Read more>>
Leslie Langie
Growing up my mother would say things like “you know where you been but not where you’re going” & “Be careful how you treat people, you may be in the company of angels”. Although i don’t feel i’ve ever needed the promise of heaven or the threat of hell to motivate me to be a good person, I took these sayings to heart. It taught me to see the divinity in everyone, but also to see everyone as a reflection of myself. Read more>>
Darren Mann
While teaching in Wuhan, China over ten years ago, we learned about how thousands of precious children in orphanages needed families to adopt them. We spent the next few years making sure we fulfilled all the requirements to adopt from China, however as teachers, there was one BIG problem…how were we, as teachers, going to come up with $30,000 we needed to bring our son home? Read more>>
Terrance Barksdale
For me, everything stems from the way I was raised and all the challenges I had to face. I’m from a low-income family and spent my early years living in shelters. Because so many individuals have been supportive and so kind to me since I was a youngster, I have continued to think of others and do my best to take care of them. There are a lot of struggling families, so when someone lends a hand or gives you something, it truly sinks in how much it means since that person didn’t have to. Read more>>
Vaughndio Forbes
Honestly I think my generosity is ingrained in me from my Bahamian culture. We’re raised to be respectful of others and to treat others fairly. This aspect alone has gotten me into places that I’ve never thought possible, just by having it as one of my default traits. Read more>>
