Giving Stories

I donated boxes of classroom snacks, providing a gift that will nourish students as they grow and learn.

At an OB appointment, I overheard another pregnant momma struggling to pay for necessary medical visits.

Seeing how thankful the teachers were for a few classroom supplies really hit me hard.

We were able to provide Christmas for families in need who otherwise would have had little to nothing.

At Christmas the local elementary school was putting together gift baskets for students who are homeless.

She had lost her husband, a son, and a daughter. Now she needed help with the staggering cost of adopting her beloved grandson.

I mailed a card every few days, even after the program ended, simply writing words of encouragement.

My wife Tammy led a project to build a school in honor of our son, Brandon.

Seamark Ranch provides easy access to all the basics for food and basic supplies, much like an old style “General Store.”

My husband and I learned of a student who was a single mom trying to juggle school and work without a computer.

Just before Christmas 2022, I left my hair stylist a $100 tip for a $19 haircut.

A trained diesel mechanic was homeless because of a misdemeanor offense many years ago.

We shared our home and helped a single mom process her paperwork and learn to drive.

He needed friends, he needed activities, he needed a personal faith, and he needed a distraction from himself.

As I stood grappling with bureaucratic hurdles, my attention was drawn to a mother and her young son.

I called the spa to get a surprise massage appointment the day after the gala.

My daughter was selling Girl Scout cookies in our neighborhood and got a big sale!

They took me, a complete stranger, into their home. Because of their decision, my growth and healing began.

One spring, as we were facing down our usual summer cash-flow shortage, our board suggested we do a quick face-lift and sell Canova.

Our seemingly happy life took a turn; my husband was seriously injured at work, and it took over a year to get workers compensation.

I got a call from a program that wanted to give orphan kids from the Ukraine an opportunity to come to the United States.

Our son chose a 13-year-old boy and was excited to get him everything on his wish list.

We supported a co-worker whose father died, by raising $3,000 toward funeral expenses.

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