Building a more compassionate and generous world requires a focus on fostering generosity. Part of that is asking generous folks to open up about where they think their generosity comes from.

Karron Dodd

Growing up, I experienced the weight of unfulfilled wants firsthand. Raised by my Great Grandmother on a fixed income, I lived in the most run-down house along the bus line. Those early struggles shaped me, instilling a deep understanding of what it feels like to have a need but no way to meet it. Read More>>

Kassandra (kc) Dominguez

My generosity comes from a desire to connect, help, and make a positive impact. Knowledge and creativity grow when shared, and if I can offer something valuable—whether it’s insight, inspiration, or simply a helpful answer—I’m happy to do so. Read More>>

Malaina Miller

I was one who was raised on love, not survival. The way I look at situations and resolutions is different than most. I dont just look for a solution but I also look for one that others or myself wont get hurt by in any way. You can be generous and caring, yet still be stern and not a pushover. Read More>>

Maria Mickschl

It comes from my heart. I’ve always been the one with the idea that what comes around goes around. Sharing is caring and give with love. Read More>>

Jessica Grace

Generosity, empathy and a service-oriented heart are all qualities I witnessed and developed through watching my mom. She’s the most caring and giving person I know and I’ve seen her move mountains to help others for decades. Read More>>

Deane Flickinger

When people ask me where my generosity comes from, I think about the kindness I’ve received throughout my life. Everyone, at some point, has experienced generosity—it feels good to be helped, and it feels just as good to pay it forward. Maybe generosity is a little selfish in that way, because it brings a sense of satisfaction, or maybe it’s simply the right thing to do, because everyone needs a hand sometimes. Read More>>

Katherine Catarino

My generosity comes from my mom, who has always guided me with her unwavering love and support. She taught me from a young age that giving back not only helps others but also brings a sense of fulfillment and peace to your own heart. Through her example, I learned the true meaning of empathy—how to listen, care, and stand by those in need. Read More>>

Ruth & Danielle Myers Porter

We both have backgrounds in community outreach, and as black, queer, women we understand what it means to be counted out, or afforded less opportunities than other people. We ourselves have needed the help of community, and it was given freely, so we understand what it feels like to have help when we needed it the most. Read More>>

Charlie Angel

The source of my generosity comes from God and the universe. I am nothing without the source and I’m innately blessed with understanding how kindness works in this world. This isn’t short of any mistakes that we all make in life, but I’d say that those experiences, along with seeing harm done in the world, are what help me to produce generosity throughout my life. Read More>>