live, travel, give... well.
Want to learn more about how giving changes lives? Join us on a Philanthropic Expedition to meet Local Heroes in developing countries who are doing incredible work. We also raise money through Philanthropic Voyages - luxurious trips where significant amounts of money go to a charitable beneficiary.
Philanthropy is more than just using money to change the world, it is also a state of mind. The word literally means “loving humanity.” Some of us love humanity by using our productive minds to create jobs, build enterprises and generate prosperity. Others show their love through service and compassion. We are here to celebrate all forms of philanthropy as a part of living a balanced life.
Some people give out of guilt, duty or obligation. We think giving should come from a sense of purpose. We also think giving should be very personal - where we know the name of the beneficiary, and they know ours. With all these things in place, we believe giving becomes a joy. Learn more about our philosophy here.
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PersonalPhilanthropy.org grew out of an organization called TellTheirStory.org, which is committed to celebrating unsung heroes, healing hidden sorrow, and shining a bright light in very dark places. Please consider a tax-deductible donation toward this important work. Tell Their Story, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
Personal Philanthropytm is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Social Enterprise that helps individuals and organizations integrate Philanthropy into their lives and their businesses. Through our philanthropic projects, our philanthropic travel, consulting and educational programs, Personal Philanthropy provides all the tools you need to practice the joy of investing in the lives of others.
The beautiful photography on this site reflects the talents of Mark Thompson, co-founder of TellTheirStory.org. All images, copyright 2009 Tell Their Story, Inc. Unless otherwise specified all content on this site is copyright 2009 by PersonalPhilanthropy.org and may be only used with permission.
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how do we survive? we are sustained through income from your travel and your membership in the Personal Philanthropytm Network
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each member of our Personal Philanthropytm Network contributes their own time, resources and network to support our Local Heroes
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Personal Philanthropy is a recipient of a Google Grant.
The Google Grants program supports organizations sharing Google's philosophy
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