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.

Andrea Vahl

My generosity comes from my parents. They served a lot. My parents were so generous with my sister and I with their time and energy and love. But then they were generous with people around them. My dad helped immigrants learn computers and taught them how to drive. My mom helped at church by making quilts and went above and beyond as the church secretary for 17 years. They both helped out in the local foodbank. And they did it without commentary, without needing acknowledgement. They served out of joy and happiness. They were a great example of love. Read More>>

Kenya Ware

Growing up, I watched my grandmother (June) the matriarch of our neighborhood in Culver City, CA. show an enormous amount of love and compassion for people in all situations. I’m certain my Grandmothers heart was pure gold, and would share every inch of it with everybody.
My generosity that is effortless, sometimes leaves me depleted, but God fills be back up, so I could continue what I believe my calling is , LOVE, SUPPORT and BE GENEROUS. Read More>>

Taylor Adams

I feel that the importance of practicing generosity was instilled in me from a young age, with credit due to my parents. As I began building my career as an artist and entered the world of small business ownership, the idea that “We rise by lifting others” always made so much sense to me. I feel grateful to have landed in an artist community that values community over competition. My studiomates at Oyé Studios give knowledge and resources freely, fostering a spirit of generosity and fellowship that makes for an incredible work environment. Read More>>

Monica Milas

Generosity is a virtue that has the power to touch lives, bridge gaps, and create a ripple effect of positivity in the world. For many, including myself, generosity is not just a random act but a deeply ingrained part of my character, rooted in the experiences and values passed down from my parents. My parents being immigrants to the US are what instilled generosity in my day to day life. Read More>>

James Hernandez

I would say, my generosity comes from my experience, growing up in the amount of generosity I was showed by my parents myself and my siblings were children of the state in the foster system. We would spend months to years, not knowing where we would stay, or who we will be with, but endless times we would be placed with somebody who would show us the utmost most generosity. We fast forward to when we were adopted, and from the first day we met our new family. We were shown so much generosity from the entire family.  Read More>>

Rich Moyer

Everyone has a story that helped mold or change their life. I lost my brother at the very young age of 2 and a half from brain cancer. This is when the perspective and purpose of life really changed for me and shaped me to who I am today. Watching a two-year-old fight the worst disease in the world with a smile on his face and touching the heart strings of every single person he came in contact with made my perspective on life change. I realized the importance of lifting the people around you including the people closest to you and people you may only meet one time. I ask myself all the time “How can I make other people’s lives better?”. For me it is truly my passion and what I see as true success.  Read More>>

Camila Vintimilla Caster

When I reflect on the adult I have become, I acknowledge that I am a generous person. I don’t say that because I am speaking about my self, I say that because I know it is true. When I reflect on where my generosity comes from, I blame it on my grandparents. It may be deeper than that, but where I observed it from is my grandparents. My grandfather is the most generous person I have ever known. It is my father’s father. Read More>>

Liz Brown

Growing up I was mentally, emotionally, verbally and physically abuse. I was bullied and made fun of all through school. I was written off as unteachable due to an undiagnosed disability, but back then they would never had known what it was. I was told I was stupid and would never amount to anything. As an adult, I never want anyone, a child or an adult, to ever feel the way I was made to feel. Read More>>

Amily Sauceda-Garza

My generosity comes from my father. Growing up, our family was lower income and we struggled quite a lot as my father was the sole provider for a family of 9 children plus him and my terminally ill mother. While we did not have the best material items, we were blessed with an abundance of love. No matter what my father endured to keep the family afloat, he still found ways to bless others. He was very giving. He always made a friend no matter where we went, and he was always giving. My father would always say, if we are blessed with enough to eat and a roof over our heads, then we can bless others who don’t. Read More>>

Bethanie Brewer

Anne Frank once said “no one has ever become poor by giving. “ This speaks to me , as I believe true wealth has nothing to do with money. We are given two hands, one to help ourselves and one to help others. The women in my family were all well known by their kind gestures. No act of kindness goes unwasted, was taught to me at an early age. It is in the giving that we receive. I believe to give of myself is to thrive in happiness and promote self growth. Find your gift and then give parts of it away to others. Read More>>

Shelby O’Keefe

The generosity we offer comes from being human. We really strive to put ourselves in the client’s situation and we attempt to offer the best solutions to meet our client’s needs. At the end of the day we are all doing the best we can regardless of any circumstances, so we choose to treat others the way we would want to be treated if we were the customer on the other side of the phone. The only way to engage is having sympathy for the stress the client could be feeling in the moment. Read More>>

Mike Moore

Generosity has many implications and many applications and meanings. I want to narrow it down to just a few. People call others generous when they tip large amounts after a meal, or tip their hairdresser, etc. We’ve all been there and done that. Sometimes it feels obligatory and we tend to be generous on how be feel we have been treated and how well the job was done. OUR discretion. I want to talk about a different generosity.  Read More>>

Mimi Amaral

I would have to say that my generosity was attained by observing my parents and Nana [great grandmother]. As a child paying close attention to the interactions that my parents had with others and the genuinely divine, nonjudgmental beauty, calmness, and presence of my Nana greatly influenced my life path. Read More>>

Jim Francis Meza

I owe a great depth of gratitude to my mom and dad who foster a sense of pride in giving back. Growing up had its challenges, limitations financially and growing pains. However, we gave from the heart and continued giving because it is in the giving that true unselfishness is put through the fire. Read More>>

Camille Kauer

One possible source lies in my upbringing as an only child, my parents raised me to always give back and get involved in my community another circumstance that may have nurtured my innate sense of empathy and giving. Wrestling with the apprehension of conforming to societal stereotypes often associated with only children, I was determined to defy expectations through my acts of kindness.  Read More>>

Vernetta Johnson

My generosity comes from being able to see the good in people and. Loving them no matter what they situation is. I would give the shirt off my back to help people who are struggling. I have always been very supportive and honest with people. My heart is BIG. Read More>>

LANEshia

I come from a very generous family. Over my life, I’ve witnessed my parents give and do a lot for people in our families and communities. I literally just observed how special it makes people feel to be helped, and how amazing and gratifying it feels to be part of that. Read More>>

Makayla Miller

My generosity comes from understanding that everyone is going through something, and God can take things from you, just as easily as He gives them to you. I never think I will become so successful to where I lose sight of my humility and ability to see others as equal to me. I think being a good person will always come back to you tenfold, so being generous to others, is very important to me, because it is what I would also like in ten fold Read More>>

Mark Rivard

My career was built on being a visual artist first and foremost. As an artist who spent many years alone in the studio, deeply wrestling my own selfish thoughts and ideas, when I found an audience building I was starting to see a bigger purpose. My business and career as an artist were largely boosted by becoming a national spokesperson for Sharpie Markers in 2011. This lead to public speaking in schools and at organizations telling my personal story through the lense of my art career. Read More>>

Mary Duncan

People often misinterpret the definition of generosity to mean constantly giving of yourself. I think we would have a whole world of burnt out people operating to please rather than love. I’ve lived there, and it only made me overcommit and under deliver. When I started to deal learn how I was built and what I have to offer, I started to give within the boundaries of what I was made to give. Truly generous people give what is good for others but doesn’t take from what you need. Read More>>

Tinesha Croom

My generosity stems from my childhood and this personality trait has been embedded in me for as long as I can remember. Acts of generosity don’t always require financial or physical contributions. Offering emotional support to a friend going through a tough period can be equally impactful. I vividly remember a time when a close friend was dealing with a personal crisis. I made myself available to listen, offered a shoulder to cry on, and provided comforting words. My friend later expressed how much this support meant to them, underscoring the importance of emotional generosity. Read More>>

MrPuckett

I was in active drug addiction for 17 years. The final four of those years I was homeless on the streets of Minneapolis with a small dog named MrPuckett. 12 rehabs across Seattle, Minnesota and Michigan before eventually ending up in jail. Read More>>

Abby Sammut

When I listen to the news and feel overwhelmed by all the chaos, persecution, and darkness of the world, it hurts. It’s burdensome. For a while it was too much and I stopped wanting to know what was happening in our world. Having a small business helps change that. I CAN do something. I can work with my hands and create things as an outlet. Of the profits made by Rahab’s Rope, 50% goes straight to local and foreign missions.  Read More>>

Lady Ashley McNair

I would say my generosity comes from a combination of watching/spending time with my grandparents and also from being a Pastor’s Kid (PK). Summers at my grandparent’s house involved cleaning the church on Saturday mornings, and putting food from the garden in Ziploc bags to give to the people at the church, family friends, and neighbors. My grandparents were excellent examples of being kind and generous to other people.  Read More>>

Daphne Valcin

I heard stories from numerous people that my maternal grandmother used to feed anyone who desired to be fed in her neighborhood in Haiti. She had plates and utensils ready for any child or adult who desired for her to cook for them. I heard that my paternal grandfather also visited others in Haiti and brought them food, sharing kindness with whoever he interacted with. Read More>>

Jess Fowler

A lifetime of comebacks and leaning into gratitude. I’ve always carried a big heart that spreads through my family and close circle. Every relationship I develop I focus on being present, emotionally available, and grateful especially because it’s all reciprocated in life. I’ve always perceived harsh lessons and sudden losses to be important and also realize the power that mentality is everything. If I don’t lean into gratitude with everything that I do, I wont be in alignment with the universe and its lessons. Because of this mindset, empathy and generosity come naturally. Read More>>

Jamez Hunter

My generosity comes from me naturally wanting to help spread positivity and good vibes. Being someone who is very blessed and highly favored, it is my duty to help push away the negativity and bad vibes that are being released daily. There are so many of us who are struggling with something major, and are close friends might not even know about. If I can do something as simple as make someone laugh, that little bit of joy might stop them from hurting themselves or potentially someone else. Read More>>

Ben & Eve Passmore

At the most basic level, our shared desire to live generously comes from the awareness that everything we possess has been given generously to us!

By American standards, we didn’t have a lot. As kids, we both often went without things or experiences that our middle-class peers enjoyed. Read More>>

Talia Wandrum

I can still vividly recall a pivotal moment that forever shaped me. It was during my junior year of high school; I was hosting a Halloween costume party at an assisted living facility in Jefferson, GA. Our mission was simple—dress in lighthearted costumes, spread laughter, and radiate love to the residents there. Read More>>

Ruby Friedman

Oh, thank you. I think Generosity is a force that finds you. I cannot take credit for it. it is impossible to ignore or deny when it Calls. I am the lead songwriter, arranger, producer of The Ruby Friedman Orchestra. I also do vocal session work for film trailers, ads, tv , video games, etc. Right now I am finishing an album of ten original tracks and almost finished mixing!! I’m very excited to share this work, Tales Of Our Time., Read More>>

Jewel Wilson-Taylor

Growing up as an only child, I spent a lot of time with cousins or worked with my parents giving back to others through volunteer opportunities. From a young age, my parents always explained how fortunate I was even if I didn’t have everything I wanted. I learned and understood I had all the things I needed.  Read More>>

Felicia Luca

My generosity has deep roots, a lifelong commitment nurtured by my parents who always extended a helping hand to family and friends. From the smallest tasks to offering support in times of need, their values instilled in me a desire to make a positive impact on others, including animals in need of rescue. I’ve even been a foster mom on occasion.  Read More>>

Dr. Kimberly Thompson

I grew up in a rural town in Louisiana where the population was just over a thousand. There was little to no resources in this small town and very few jobs or opportunities for advancement. The circumstances left the residents of the town no choice but to rely on each other. Although there were extreme economic and environmental barriers, I never truly felt the lack.  Read More>>