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.
Amanda Glass
My sense of generosity comes from my maternal grandmother, in whom I am named after. She was a beacon of light and showed kindness to everyone she met. My grandmother Amanda passed away when I was 10 years old. At her funeral, the small church in South Carolina, there was no empty seat and the aisles were lined with people to pay their respects and give their condolences. Read more>>
Refugio Refugio Rodriguez
Once upon a time in a small, tight-knit community, there lived a young man named Refugio. He was known throughout the town for his incredible generosity, and people often wondered where this quality came from. Read more>>
Melissa V. Rodriguez
My generosity comes from none other than my parents! Read more>>
Chelsea Davis
My mom always taught me to give to those less fortunate than yourself. I remember as a child getting fast food and wanting to pull over and give it to the homeless person as we drove past them (and most of the time we did). We were not well off and were scraping by most of the time, but if we had the ability to help we did. Read more>>
Lakia Pearson
My generosity comes from my faith in Jesus! Throughout the Bible, we see Him giving generously to feed the hungry, giving His time to teach the people and having compassion on the broken, hurting and needy. Christ gave everything, His humility, ministry and selflessness has impacted my life greatly. Read more>>
Angie Orth
Jesus constantly reminds us that our purpose on this earth is to love and serve others, and I consider that the foundation of everything I do. Everything I have has come from my Creator, so it makes sense that I would pass that along in the same spirit of kindness. Read more>>
Julie Osborn
I first saw both of my parents model generosity to others by being there for family and friends. Being of service was a value they taught me. I am grateful and mindful for the blessings, opportunities and success I have had in my life and career. I believe giving back is so important. Giving back to others keeps me humble and grounded. Read more>>
AMY MITCHELL
To answer this properly, I think it is important to think about the definition of generosity. I believe it is to share what you have that is most valuable with others…whether that be money, time, kindness or in the case of our nonprofit, The Museum of Make Believe, shared storytelling through arts. Artists by their very nature are generous…they want to share their creations with the world! Read more>>
Duane Finley
Karma. I like to treat people the way I want to be treated. I still believe I. The golden rule. Read more>>
Michelle Andrea Meshel Smith
The source of my generosity emanates from a profound belief in the transformative power of art and its ability to address the pressing social issues that afflict our global community. The Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival (PTAFF), with its unwavering commitment to artivism, serves as a beacon of inspiration. By providing a platform for independent artists dedicated to social justice, PTAFF fosters a space where their voices can resonate on a global scale. Read more>>
AG ORLOZ
Thank you very much for such a pleasant interview. The sense of generosity comes from my beloved parents and the personal spiritual lessons I have learned in my life. Read more>>
