A local family of four has embarked on an adventure in philanthropy one gift at a time. They have committed to giving away 10% of their annual gross income in daily increments to mostly random recipients. Sometimes the family leaves gifts in random places throughout the city, sometimes they target their acts of generosity the most undervalued and under appreciated in our society. Either way, Gorilla Giving is overflowing with so much thoughtfulness and generosity that I had to share it.
Follow them on Twitter, visit their blog, try it yourself.
Guerilla Giving in their own words:
"Guerrilla Giving is (r)evolutionary–at least it feels that way for us.
Revolutionary because in today’s world, freely
giving of our own resources on a mostly daily basis subverts many
of our silent agreements (e.g. capital equals security, give as a
tax write off, save for a rainy day, etc.). It calls into question our
ego’s insatiable appetite for self-gratification. It lifts our sights
to a higher vision.
Evolutionary, because Guerrilla Giving emboldens us to
step into a current of grace that draws us forward as a global
community. It opens our hearts and hands to each other, especially to
the stranger. It employs a model of trust in the benevolent spirit
of life."
If you like this idea, you might also enjoy my post on Guerilla Yarn Bombing.
