Perspectives on Where and How to Foster Generosity

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.

Quinisha Reid

Truthfully, I ensure no matter what I am going through I maintain my integrity. I was raised to treat others the way I would want to be treated and along my come up I had A LOT of help , assistance and guidance. But most of all, I always follow my heart. Read more>>

Nicole Lockhart

In all honesty my kindness comes from the simple rule; treat others how you want to be treated! My third grade teacher always told us this. On bad days where I don’t want to do anything and a friend needs help I remember how I would want to be treated and it helps me soften and treat those situations with kindness and help I can grant Read more>>

Sheri Vela

It takes work. Over time and after meeting various types of individuals in my life; I have learned that humanity and compassion are necessary to be successful. I don’t necessarily feel that I’m generous but I have empathy and compassion towards humanity that may resemble generosity. Read more>>

Auston Cook

I love giving back to those that have given anything to me but also to those that are not able to give financially or mentally? Read more>>

Sarah Nixon

My parents instilled me with my values of generosity. As I grew up, I watched them take part in many acts of kindness, both in their careers and in the day-to-day of interacting with friends and family. I am grateful to them for role modeling this for me, as it has helped me make stronger personal connections. Read more>>

Dennis M. Bones

My generosity comes from knowing what it’s like to not have any help at all. I come from a very communal upbringing where what I have is what they will also have. I’ve seen great people sacrifice the clothes off their back for someone who needed them more and those same people are who raised me to be the person I am today. Read more>>

Samantha Vanderson

I have a spirit of generosity to love and serve people that’s deeply seated in my heart. It is one of the most fulfilling things being able to help or love people well by being generous with my resources, talents and time. While I have worked very hard for what I have, life is about being generous with what you have and this is something I try to model for my children. Read more>>

Shannon Jones

I come from a parents that will help anyone! I was raised in a family that valued giving back to others. My parents always taught me that it’s important to help those less fortunate than ourselves. I measure the impact of my giving by looking at the number of people I’m able to help and the positive changes I’m able to make in their lives. Read more>>

Chuck Chewning

I was fortunate to be born into a generous and loving family. Read more>>

Devaney Cole

That’s a great question. I’d have to say that my generosity developed throughout my young life. I grew up in a lower-class, single-parent household, and finances were tight. I was very much aware of our financial situation and understood the struggles our family faced. One thing that consistently happened throughout my childhood and teenage years was that we always had what we needed. Read more>>

Mikki Loud

I come from a family of generosity. For as far back as I can remember, my parents have done well in giving back to others. Even when it seemed they did not have it to give, there was always just enough to share. As a child, I often wondered why my parents gave so much of themselves, even though those who they helped did not give the same respect. Read more>>

Ana Torres

What a question! Generosity should be a quality we all pray to have and for others to see. My reason of why I open my business was first because I wanted to created an opportunity for families to take pictures and have those sweet memories with their families. Read more>>

Sara Noyes

My generosity definitely comes from the deep rooted idea of kindness rules all. It’s truly not that hard to be kind and help others. Although it can be hard to be generous in a greedy world, I think it pays off ten fold to be generous. I like to think I’m generous in my art, both in the way of ideas and the kinds of pieces I create. Read more>>

Daniel Powell, Sr.

My generosity comes from the teaching of Jesus Christ. The Bible says it is better to give than to receive. “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” Read more>>

Courtnee Waiters

My generosity likely comes from a combination of my personal values, upbringing, cultural influences, and life experiences. As a pure hearted loving man, I have been shaped by the values instilled in me by my family, community, and cultural background. Read more>>

Dr. Andrea Curry

I learned to be generous by observing the example set by my beloved grandmother and parents. I watched them meet the needs of so many while never making a big deal about it or generating any fuss. I have a great admiration for how they always give so unselfishly even when they have needs of their own. Read more>>

adam grill

I believe we God is the most generous being to ever exist and generosity stems from His character. He created us. Gave us this amazing universe to live in. And then sent His son to earth to become the bridge for our sins. Talk about lavish generosity and love. From that deep well is where we are generous. Read more>>

Raphael Bahindwa

My parents are very generous people, and I really do think that’s where I got it from. Read more>>

Victoria Williams

My generosity comes from a long line of generous people in my family. We believe in helping overs. I’ve have watch my great uncle give to watching my mom give. And I find myself doing the same. Read more>>

Robin Williams

To qoute the Notorious B.I.G “I know how it feels to wake up f#+%ed up/Pockets broke as hell….” Read more>>

Kendel Boone

I would say my generosity starts with how I was raised. My family has shown me it is not what you have verses what you give. If I have nothing else, I can give someone love without judgment and always treat people how you would like to be treated. Read more>>

Tyra Moore

My generosity comes from being humble. I know what it’s like not to have money, things I need and also things I want. When I figured out the meaning of giving back/paying it forward at 14 years old, I made it my duty to one day do the same for others. Read more>>

Sarah McClure

I consider myself an incredibly generous person, and I offer my generosity to others because it’s who I am! I LOVE helping others, being a part of their solution, etc. Giving my time, skills, and personality is something that drives me forward. Seeing how I make an impact on someone else’s life is truly what drives me. Read more>>

Joseph Gallucci

I started my business when I was 24 years old just 9 days before my first child, my son, was born. Bootstrapping a business with a wife and a new baby was no easy task. I had a focus early on to work hard for my burgeoning family and business and it also cultivated a character of stinginess within me. Read more>>

Dave ‘Champ’ Moore

My generosity comes from someone very special in my life, my mother. It goes back to the days as a kid when she told me to respect everyone and treat them the way I would like to be treated. As I got older, I learned a few more words from her. Forgiveness and love. Read more>>

Miss Brawling Beauty

get it from my Dad. My dad K.C. was a clown. Growing up I watched him donate his time to hundreds of childrens charities over his 30 yrs in the circus arts. He always reminded me that we should do what we can, when we can. Read more>>

Ray Foreman

My generosity really comes from my parents. Growing up my mother and father always told my siblings and I that all they want from us is to be good people. So they always stayed on us with things like manners, opening doors, saying yes ma’am and yes sir etc. I love that they did that because these are still things I carry with me today and that have helped me down the road in life. Read more>>

Steven Puri

In life, we often find role models and we mimic their attitudes, beliefs, behaviors. This is as true for me and anyone. I’ve been very fortunate to watch first-hand how we can create the world around us. When I got my first job in film, I worked for a CEO who was very generous with the crew, his staff, his talent. Read more>>

Cameron Kuykindall

y generosity comes from service. Whether that be through leadership positions I’ve held in various organizations or mainly when I’ve interacted with children, youth, elderly, and other specific demographics of our community, I have a passion for serving. Read more>>