Giving & Generosity

Personal stories and reflections on why and how we give.

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Frugal Hedonism

hedonismnoun living and behaving in ways that mean you get as much pleasure out of life as possible, according to the belief that the most important thing in life

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From Soybeans to Sankeys – Visualising Spending and Impacts

Getting Clear on Giving Each year, we reflect as a family on what we value most. In 2024, that meant digging deep—not just into our wallets, but into

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How We Afford to Give: A Story of Privilege, Choice, and a Few Missteps

A lot of people have asked us lately:“How can you afford to give so much?”($47,000 last year — about 25% of our gross income) The real answer is

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The Power of Giving

“Effective giving makes a difference.” That’s not just a feel-good sentiment—it’s a truth we’ve experienced first-hand. Last year, our family donated about a quarter of our income to