You begin saving the world by saving one man at a time; all else is grandiose romanticism or politics.-Charles Bukowski

If you have been on a path and start paying attention, you start noticing things. A lot of things. A little background. First, I am a proud American. I gladly served in the military. But as my journey went on, I started noticing more and more. It wasn’t a flag that I believed in so much. It wasn’t a song or poem. It was actually the people. Americans are amazing for the most part. We are generous, kind and good. At our core, we want to help. Whether helping an elderly woman get groceries to her car, or helping change the flat tire of a complete stranger, we are defined by these niceties. Our lettered agencies, government (left, right and middle) and media/hollywood, not so much. They seek to destroy what we and our ancestors have built. I would not serve again if I had the choice because of this. I do not believe that we should be entangled in conflicts around the world, sometimes initiated by us or our supposed “allies”.

Secondly, I noticed something else. After many years (over 20) working with youth groups. It appeared to me that it is usually the same people needing the most “help”. And indeed, getting the most help (at least financially). Government assistance for food and rent, grants for school, scholarships, free mentorships, etc, etc. But, little changes. What’s more, it gets worse, not better.

After traveling around a bit out of the US, I have actually seen what poverty actually looks like. I have seen true hopelessness. No free food, no free rent. Living under bridges without any option of a halfway house/shelter. This indeed is a luxury not known in much of the world. Except it isn’t alcohol and drug abuse driven. I have seen people with their children without opportunity to get out this poverty cycle.

Not surprisingly I quickly surmised that I (and you) could make a difference that is tangible. Something that we can see immediately. I am talking about a generational difference. The kind of difference that changes lives for generations to come. Put in the right hands a little support goes a long way.

So, what kind of money are we talking about (yes, it’s about money)? Nothing close to the over one trillion (1,000,000,000) dollars the US government spent on “welfare” programs in 2022.

In fact, as little as 1,000 US dollars can make the change for a family.

I hope that I have your attention. This is the best way that I could ever spend my money. I believe you will see the value of immediate returns also. We get to see the difference in real time. We don’t have to wait for years and cross our fingers.