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.
Mike Bauman
If you saw my Gramp talking to someone from a distance, and you didn’t know them, it would look like they were best friends. In reality, it could be someone he either just met, or a guy he only saw at the gym. That’s just the kind of aura he had. Read More>>
Lauren Mulenos
Generosity is one of my favorite traits to live out. I enjoy giving in food, time, and money. I learned this from my parents. They are always willing to go out of their way. Whether that means driving an hour to bring someone home from the hospital or cutting their lawn, they are down to do it, often putting others before themselves. Read More>>
Greg Reitman
Generosity for me is the gift of giving. The more you give the more you receive. It’s a very philosophical question that needs to be handled with thought, care, kindness and intention. Its about surrending your ego and helping others. The irony is that every time I help another being, I’m actually helping myself. The principle of universal love. Read More>>
Clifford Mills
It’s kind of funny how I got started. I wanted to be in a band in high school and wanted to play guitar. But my friend was rich so he got a guitar before I did. I got a bass guitar. I thought “I’m a loser. No way I’m doing this more than a year”. But here I am, 16 years later and I’m still playing. What I would like to say to any reader is this: the bass is amazing. Read More>>
Chris Devalle
I believe that everyone has the potential to succeed, and I want to help others reach their full potential. I am committed to using my knowledge, skills, and resources to help others avoid the pitfalls that I faced and to achieve their goals. Read More>>
Chelsie Rae
I think I get it from my Mama! I’m very lucky to have been raised by an incredibly strong, selfless woman who made sure that I understood how fortunate we were to have everything we needed. She’s taught me so much about life, love, compassion and having empathy for others so I try my best to pay good things forward when I can. Read More>>
Mariana Gomez
As a kid I was always a cute chubby kid, but it wasn´t so cute when I started growing up. I remember girls laughing behind my back since probably the age of 7. Then my brother was born, he was diagnosed with autism. Read More>>
Abby Draper
The short and sweet answer is that I was taught growing up — and even still reminded as an adult — to always treat others how I want to be treated. That said, like most people I’d imagine, I want to be treated with kindness and respect. Both of which are given through the lens of generosity. Read More>>
Alexandra Fresquez
I grew up in church, being taught to love and take care of our neighbors. I’ve always enjoyed helping people. Whether it’s just listening to someone, or helping them through an issue. You never know how someone ends up where they are, and we all need help at some point. Read More>>
SuperbBeatmaker
I learned growing up it’s not about what you look like or how much you have; people love giving people. I personally live for seeing others smile and making sure others are good before myself. You go further in life with a please and thank you than with bad energy. Read More>>
Marissa Baez
I am fortunate to have mentors who cared and shared their knowledge with me. Seeing the energy and effort my mentors invested in me inspired me to invest in others. I currently work in an education setting and make it a point to my students that I am a resource for them. I share information from grants to artist residencies that align with their interest. Read More>>
Debbie Spence
Because I love my job (teaching dog agility), I love helping my customers (I call them “students” since I’m their instructor) however I can in their journey to train their dog(s) to learn and even compete in agility. I try to be available to answer questions or help with problems whenever I’m needed. Typically that means responding to e-mails and/or texts from my students or staying after class to better explain a skill they may be struggling with. Read More>>
Bri Rocket
It comes from treating other like I want to be treated. Times are hard enough as it is. I believe in showing respect and love to family, friends, & strangers. Being generous to some can bring you good karma! Read More>>
Terez Peguero
My generosity comes from my humanitarian perspective and outlook on helping heal the world. I feel it’s a bigger picture with the work I produce which is to help the next person who may be struggling mentally, emotionally and physically. Helping those who are not capable of expression of abandonment, triggers, traumas, and confidence issues. Read More>>
Carolina Herrera Florez
My generosity finds its roots in the diverse tapestry of experiences that have shaped my life. Growing up in Bogota, I was surrounded by peers whose acts of kindness and generosity were both inspiring and contagious. It was there that I began to understand the profound impact that generosity can have on someone’s life. Read More>>
Jonathan Johnson
My generosity comes from the way that my parents raised me, but also doing my best to show the same generosity that has been show to me over the years from others be it that I know the person or not. My aim is to also show kindness. Everybody you meet us facing some type of battle, it’s our duty to show kindness to each other. Read More>>
Alli Holland
When I first started in this industry, like a lot of people, I didn’t know anyone. My sister was working as a barista at the time and one of her regular customers was a producer. Somehow they got to talking about me and that I was going to school for film. He told her that if I was interested in getting started in the industry to give him a call once I was done with school. Read More>>
Laura Orsini
Generosity is a gift I received from my parents. Each, in their own way, demonstrated the gift of gratitude for what we’d been blessed with and, as an extension of that gratitude, a willingness to share what we had (time, physical resources, money) with others. Two examples from my childhood still remain vivid in my memory. Read More>>
Latrice James
My generosity comes from my mother. My mom is a very thoughtful and giving person. I was raised to give to others when you can because you never know when you may need their generosity in return. Since a very young age, I witnessed my mom doing kind acts for others so I think that it’s something I just naturally picked up. Read More>>
Ciera Stokes
So for me i truly love helping people. I don’t mind sharing what I have because God says it better to give than receive. And this world is wicked and passing away. So why not share what I have if it will help others and make them happy I can’t take it with me. And that’s why I never mind extending a helping hand or offer what I have to a friend, stranger, or foe. My generosity comes from the heart Read More>>
Edie Young
My generosity comes from the fact that I just love giving back to my community. Ever since I was little, I was always helping others! When I started high school, I came across an organization called Cards for Hospitalized Kids, which allowed me to further my generosity by hosting card-making events through my organization, We Are Artistic, which allowed me and my organization to provide a space where everyone of all ages in the DMV could come together to brighten the lives of hospitalized kids. Read More>>
Ayanna Jones
My name is Ayanna Jones. I am a Traveling Chef and Caterer. The most exciting part of my career is being able to travel and serve food to people from all over the world. I have recently just expanded and opened a ghost kitchen in Dallas Texas called AJ’s Kitchen. You can now order through the Cookin App! Read More>>
Jeremiah Solomon
My generosity stems from my faith and roots as an artist. When I first set out there were few resources at my disposal. From that time, I knew that I wanted to provide others with the tools, knowledge and opportunities I so desperately desired during the beginning of my career. Read More>>
Shawanda Robinson
I appreciate the opportunity to tell my story! I’m Shawanda Robinson, a DC native & DMV foodie. I grew up in the Petworth neighborhood in Washington DC, attended private schools, DC public schools and local colleges. I worked in the federal government for several years at different agencies before settling in at NASA Headquarters. Read More>>
Ja’Cole Tabor
I am the mastermind behind D.Foreman Frames! My brand helps people be confident yet stylish in the eyewear of their choice from my various collections. What is most special about my business is that it is my very own brand, & what I mean by that is EVERY SINGLE pair of eyewear has my logo on it; So when people see them, they will know they came from me! Read More>>
