Boulder Giving, its about Community.
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Philanthropy is such a hot topic these days, from Mark Zuckerberg’s major contribution to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, to the #BoulderWin of GNIP and Twitter which will benefit all of Boulder County. But philanthropy is not just about monetary contributions, it’s about the time and effort that individuals put back into their community which makes everyone’s lives better.
According to the North American Dictionary, philanthropy is described as the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the donation of money to good causes. Honestly, I know that this is just the cusp of what philanthropy stands for.
I first got involved with nonprofits when my mother would help the Meals on Wheels program where we delivered meals to the elderly who are unable to provide for themselves. This act of compassion is so crucial for our society today. I feel this passion to make a difference on a daily basis but I am also aware that not everyone has the same form of commitment to serve. Whether you have a passion for education, animals or hunger there is always something you can do to make an impact in something you care about.
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