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Julie Dawson
My philanthropic progression began with a deep examination of my charitable contributions by defining my biggest personal concerns: the...


Sue Strong
We have contributed to numerous organizations every year and our highest priority has been to financing our daughters educations. Now...


Jan Bird
“Generosity, whether time or treasure, should mean that you truly care from the heart for the cause or the person asking you.”


Karin Verlo Rose
I never thought I’d be sitting around talking about money with women I didn’t even know - but that’s what SWELL has done for me. It...


Niki Gallaudet
There is always joy in giving. It is a gift we should give ourselves. A gift could be a small token to a child that makes him smile from...


Josephine Starceski
With children and their activities, I used to be incredibly generous with my time, which lasted for many years. Now, as I’ve shifted my...


Amy Baker
My motivation can be traced in part to this Girl Scout Wider Opportunity in 1987, when 75 US Senior Girl Scouts and 75 Girl Guides and...


Sandy Thomas
Being a good philanthropist means spending some time finding your passion, studying which organizations serve that passion in a...


Kaki Mammel
My faith has been the greatest influence on my giving. From an early age I learned about putting others first. In Biblical times the...


Jan Robertjohn
Give to Live My parents Ben and Carol provided my guidebook of giving. They were always generous with their talents, time, and money. We...


Therese Costello
"The generous spirit sees needs of others, and shares the gifts of their time, talent, and treasure, without expecting anything in...


Kathleen Lorencz
Donating to scholarship recipients is the most worthwhile form of giving. It has great potential for changing a person’s life.


Cheryl Decker
“To live with a generous heart and helping hand brings purpose and vitality to my life. Awareness of my gifts sprouts tremendous...


Kathy Walgren
Giving uplifts both the giver and the receiver. True generosity comes from the heart, without expecting anything in return. There is a...


Katie Shulman
I believe that any act of generosity can operate as a mechanism to support and hold your community. Supporting/Holding v.1, Clay covered...


Kay White
To me generosity is a ever-widening circle. I give a little and watch unexpected ripples go in so many different directions. I have many...
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