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.

Michael Foulkrod

Being of service is the high form of character so we give not to get thus attach happier people we can be but i will help others as long as it does not cost me anything emotional or financially. Read more>>

Katerina Satori

My generosity comes from my love of service. From cultivating a state of being that I call The Heart of Devotion. If everything is One, then when I serve another, I serve myself. When everything is One, when I am generous towards others, I am generous towards myself. Generosity is a natural result of an Awakened Heart. Read more>>

Jazz & Treasure

People often applaud us for the work that we do in the community. From educating our customers on the importance or quality skincare products and consistent routines to assisting our clients with practicing Intentional Self-care and creating effective habits and best practices. There is almost always someone who says “you guys are angels for doing this, we need more people like you in the world”. Read more>>

Kaitlin Saltzman

As I have launched my photography side hustle, I have leaned *heavily* on my friend and mentor, Dana Hanley (of Dana Hanley Photography). Through her friendship and mentorship, I ultimately, essentially, got a cheat sheet on how to do it, from what camera to get, to figuring out my editing style, to working with clients. Read more>>

Lin Chen

Giving back is an important core value of mine that was instilled in me since I was a child. Growing up, my mom encouraged my brother and I to always give back to those in need. Every Christmas, she’d have us gather toys and clothes we didn’t wear or barely touched to pack in gift wrapped shoe boxes for Salvation Army. We’d volunteer at soup kitchens and nursing homes to help bring joy and cheer to local communities. Read more>>

Nicole Sachiko

I remind myself each and every day that the people I meet, the friends I have, the family that supports me, and the clients that I help are human. Even with our many differences, we as people sometimes forget that all of us are just humans trying to do our best. It’s very important to me to mindful that we truly never know what someone is going through, even if they have a smile on their face.  Read more>>

Zachary TUrnage

My desire to give stems from the belief that everyone deserves a chance, a moment of relief, and a glimmer of hope. It’s a testament to the resilience of the human spirit that, even when faced with personal hardships, we can find the strength to extend a helping hand to those in need. Every act of generosity becomes a small rebellion against the limitations that poverty seeks to impose. Read more>>

REBECCA ROCKLYNN

I get it from my Dad, he has a big heart. We both grew up in small towns and believe in helping our community. We’re all there for each other that way, the neighbors. When I was young our family had a sponsor child. So I have one now as an adult. Save The Children is a great organization. Also I love this time of year, to do things like Angel Tree. Angel Tree has volunteers buy presents for children who have incarcerated parents. My friend and I like participating in that. Christmas is my favorite holiday.  Read more>>

Matthew Waggoner

I train shelter dogs and give them to service veterans or 1st responders. I know a lot of them need something to help them with stress. Shelter dogs are really good at that job. Both parties have seen the bad side of life, and they usually bond over it. Dogs took me out of poverty so I owe them eternally. Read more>>

Wanda Wen

Generosity has developed the longer I live on this planet. Each day, I realize something about my past – whether it’s the people who have crossed my path – teachers, childhood friends, adversaries, my parents, or situations that have joyously lifted me, and those situations that have brought me to my knees. I realize that each and every moment and every person in my life thus far has made me who I am. And for this I am grateful. Generosity comes natural when one is grateful. Read more>>

Karreno Alexanyan

My generosity is deeply rooted in my upbringing and cultural values. Growing up in an Armenian family, where hospitality and kindness were paramount, I was influenced by the generosity of my parents and grandparents. They taught me the importance of supporting not just our loved ones but also strangers and those in need. This ethos was further reinforced by my personal belief that giving unconditionally allows the universe to return the favor in multiple ways. Read more>>

Courtney Casgraux

I have firsthand experience of being the child in the classroom with nothing, the one in my family whom nobody understands, and enduring variations of emotional abuse. Growing up in a household where no one truly believed in my ability to succeed and being on streets from the age of 13 has given me a unique perspective and a strong desire to be of service to others. I see the world through a different lens. Read more>>

Lisagaye Tomlinson

I found out a long time ago that I am an empath. Whether or not it was the right thing to do in any particular circumstance, I generally found myself putting the needs of others before my own. Wherever I rank in social or economic hierarchies, I know there is always someone who needs care or looking after. I’ve always aligned myself to efforts supporting the underdog or those without a voice, which is why I became involved with volunteering and also why I am animal lover. My mother is a retired nurse and in her, I always saw a great capacity for compassion and a responsibility to be of service to those in need. Read more>>

Oya & Idil Jewelry

Our generosity comes from our personal values and gratitude. Our values emphasize the importance of giving, sharing, and helping others. Our deep-rooted gratitude stems from the positive experiences we’ve had in our own lives. From the inception of the brand, giving back to our community is what made our work come alive. Curating personalized gifts for our family, friends, and colleagues. Although jewelry isn’t a necessity, the sparkle will light up your day. Read more>>

Mayela Padilla

I often like to introduce myself to people by sharing my core values. I call them my 3 G’s: Gratitude, Gentleness and Generosity. Gratitude is what I am grounded in, Gentleness is my path and Generosity is the fruition or outcome. Each value continuously supports and reinforces the others. My wellspring of generosity stems from the love and kindness I experienced as a child. I was born in a Mexican-American family and received an abundance of love and attention from my parents, tias and tios and my abuelos. Read more>>

Dana Hill

I learned the importance of generosity from my parents. It was one of the many values my parents instilled in me during my childhood. I take advantage of every opportunity to donate, volunteer, share knowledge, mentor, advocate etc. because it is my moral obligation, and it brings me joy to help people. Read more>>

Kristina Vucho

Many people say their generosity comes from their parents and I have to admit that my parents have always been extremely generous to everyone around them. But generosity was instilled in me by others well before I realized how giving both of my parents were. As a child, I attended several different schools, never staying in one for longer than a year. Whenever adults asked me about it, I had to explain that my parents were divorced, and although my sister and I lived with our mother, our father would often show up out of the blue and take us on a “road trip,” which resulted in us moving in with him. Read more>>

Melodie Essig

I’m naturally a very generous, loving and giving person! I learned this from my incredible snd good natured Grandparents! Everyone should know people as fun loving and kind as them.  Read more>>

Nino Batista

I guess if anyone really sees me as generous, it stems from a lifetime of feeling like I wish I could’ve had some more opportunities. That is to say, there are situations where I felt like I could’ve done some wonderful, amazing things have I been given the chance, had I been given some kind of consideration – but I wasn’t. And while I have accomplished things that I am legitimately proud of, regardless, I tend to feel a strong sense of empathy for anybody who is earnestly trying to do their art and live for their purpose in it. Read more>>

Elijah Knight

The timing of that question couldn’t be any better! Just the other day, my sister and I were having a phone call with my best friend. On the phone, he said he wanted to compliment us (my sister and I) on the beautiful and strong relationship we have. Funnily enough my dad called my sister a couple of minutes later and the four of us sort of had a conference call with 2 phones.* Read more>>

Chris Beaucher

I have always considered myself a giving person, until I saw what true sacrificial giving was. My daughter Kristin was diagnosed with brain cancer when she was 2 1/2 years old. She only had a 13% chance to live, and was told her road to recovery would be very long and difficult. With the help and healing from the Lord she superseded all expectations, and beat her disease after 18 months of Chemotherapy and 6 weeks of radiation. All the while trying to help others even though she was the one in need, even at such a young age. Read more>>

Mariah Reneé Reneé The Entertainer

My generosity definitely comes from my mom. I was raised by a very kind spirit and have been blessed to learn that the greatest gift is GIVING. And finding the balance when you need to give back to yourself. You have to water your own roots too. Read more>>