Philanthropy

I’d like to take a minute to discuss philanthropy.  The “book of questions” asked me today if there was a cause that I would take on even if it didn’t directly effect me.  Um, yes, absolutely.  Am I wrong or isn’t that the whole point of taking on a cause?

I recently joined the United Way’s Emerging Leaders and I did it to help a community (Waterbury)  that I have no stake in.  I do not live there, nor do I have family or friends living there.  While it may, indirectly, impact me (in that the emerging leaders that I will be mentoring will be the future of my state), I wouldn’t say that is the reason to do it.  I do it because I feel like it’s important for all kids to have a good role model.

Growing up, I had two awesome parents and not all kids get to be that lucky.  I’m hoping to be the missing link in some young ladies future.  Who knows, maybe with my guidance she’ll be the CEO of a major corporation, or write the next all American novel.

No matter what she does, I will be happy to have been a part of it.  And I do it, because I want to, not at all for selfish reasons.

Con todos mi amor

-Stephanie